Xiaomi unveils Sky Nomad, a boxy SUV series to chase China’s family-car money
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Smartphone economics are moving into the highest-margin slice of China’s auto market — family SUVs — which means software-first players will increasingly set expectations for in-car UX, connectivity, and pricing. If you sell into autos or mobility, assume your next OEM customer is thinking like a handset maker on iteration speed and ecosystem lock-in.
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