Bank of America analysts are urging Detroit carmakers General Motors (GM), Ford, and Stellantis to exit the competitive Chinese market and refocus on the U.S. market, where profits are more promising. Despite GM's past success in China, increasing competition from local brands like BYD and Geely has led to declining sales and profits. Ford and Stellantis have also struggled to establish a significant market share in China. Bank of America's auto analyst, John Murphy, believes that continuing to incur losses in China will only hurt the carmakers in the long run. Instead, they should focus on developing competitive electric vehicle line-ups to rival Tesla. While GM remains committed to the Chinese market, Ford has reported profitability and has no plans to leave. Chinese carmakers have leveraged technology and design expertise to gain an edge, making it challenging for Western brands to compete. To stay relevant and competitive, Detroit carmakers must make strategic decisions to align with market demands and technology advancements.