On the Dash: Chinese automakers face significant barriers to U.S. market entry, including tariffs and restrictions on connected-vehicle technology. Hybrids could reach 34% of the U.S. market by 2030, giving dealers a growing alternative to both gas-powered and fully electric vehicles. Murphy expects five to 10 of today’s 38 U.S. brands could disappear over the next decade, increasing the importance of product strength and market positioning. Automotive analyst John Murphy doesn’t expect Chinese automakers to gain meaningful access to the U.S. market anytime soon, according to his latest outlook released Tuesday, though he warns that removing existing barriers could severely disrupt American automakers and domestic production. Despite growing speculation that…
