The German luxury collapse in China is HERE. Mercedes and BMW just forecasted 2026 sales under 500K units—the EXACT numbers they had in 2016. A full decade of zero growth while NIO, XPeng, and Chinese EV brands set 500K+ targets.WHAT WE COVER:→ Mercedes & BMW's decade-long retreat to 2016 sales levels→ Porsche's catastrophic 56% decline (95,700 → 41,900 units)→ Price cuts of $14,000+ that still couldn't save sales→ Chinese EV brands targeting 500K-600K for 2026→ NEV penetration: 80.9% for Chinese brands vs 39.1% for luxury→ Why German comeback plans might be too lateThis is the structural shift every NIO bull needs to understand. Chinese EVs aren't just competing—they're dominating in the premium segment while legacy luxury brands retreat.KEY NUMBERS:Mercedes 2025: 551,900 units (-19%)BMW 2025: 625,500 units (-12.5%)Porsche 2025: 41,900 units (-26%, down 56% from 2021)China market: 24.065M units (near record high)As a NIO investor who stays objective, I break down what this power shift means for Chinese EV stocks and why 2026 could be the year Chinese brands cement premium dominance.Required listening for NIO, XPeng, Li Auto investors and anyone tracking the EV transition.COURTSIDE FINANCIAL - Where Business Meets the BaselineHosted by Obi

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