One in 10 cars sold in UK made in China
Summary
One in ten cars sold in the UK in June were made in China, according to recent industry data. New Chinese car brands are expanding quickly in the UK, especially with electric vehicles making up a significant part of their sales.Key Facts
- 10% of the cars sold in the UK in June were manufactured in China.
- Brands like BYD, Jaecoo, and Omoda are rapidly gaining popularity.
- Sales of Chinese-made cars increased from 6% last June to 10% this year.
- In the first half of this year, 8% of cars sold in the UK were Chinese.
- The surge in sales is mainly driven by electric vehicles.
- Some experts suggest the UK might need to set limits on Chinese car imports.
- The UK has not yet imposed tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles like the US, EU, and Canada have.
- Chinese car makers are considering setting up factories in the EU to avoid tariffs and sell cars across Europe, including the UK.
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