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The company operates in a competitive environment across multiple business segments. In new and used car transaction services, competitors include Meituan, JD.com, Uxin, Guazi, and Renrenche. Its auto finance business faces competition from Yixin and Souche. Additional competition comes from social media companies such as ByteDance and Tencent, data product providers including BitAuto and Dongchedi, as well as firms involved in AI and big data technologies. The company may also compete with mobile applications developed directly by automakers. As it expands into automotive transactions and offline franchised stores, some automakers and dealers may consider it a competitor in regional markets. Competition centers on increasing user reach and engagement, enhancing brand recognition, strengthening supplier relationships, and attracting and retaining advertisers or customers. The online automobile transaction business remains relatively new in mainland China, with consumer acceptance still uncertain.