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In this episode, my guest is John Lin, a renowned speaker, China expert, and platform evangelist, known for his unique ability to bridge Eastern innovation with Western business practice. As a regular columnist for Twinkle Magazine and a former Lead Ecosystem Business Developer at bol.com, John has spent his career exploring the intersection of Chinese tech trends and local market application. Through thought-provoking keynotes he inspires organisations to rethink innovation, platform thinking, and the speed of change driven by the East.

We talk about what Europe can learn from China’s rapid growth in EVs and innovation. And not just the obvious stuff like faster production or big factories—but things like how Xiaomi sold 100,000 cars in 24 hours, and why car dealerships in China feel more like tech stores than showrooms.

Here’s what you’ll take away from this episode:

• Why the EV boom in China happened so fast, and what role government policy played
• How consumer behavior around car buying is changing, and what Gen Z expects
• What Chinese brands are doing differently in retail, and how it’s driving real results
• Which upcoming Chinese EV companies might be the ones to watch in Europe
• And how European dealer groups can prepare for the next wave of competition

John shares stories that will make you rethink what’s possible, from self-parking cars that drive themselves underground to car brands being sold alongside headphones and smartphones. The pace, the tech, the mindset, it’s all moving faster than most of us realize.

If you’ve been wondering what’s really coming next in automotive retail, this episode will open your eyes. Give it a listen. It might just change how you see the future.