# China's auto industry appears headed for a major restructuring

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Podcast: [Automotive Insight](https://stenobird.com/podcast/automotive-insight-552759)
Published: 2026-04-23T16:53:20+00:00
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## Resource

WWJ auto analyst John McElroy reports there are 953 models in China and a wide majority lose money. Some analysts say there may be only seven automakers in China in the future.

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