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Chinese car sales surge in Europe amid potential EU tariffs · 1 source tracked

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Chinese automakers are rapidly increasing their market share in Europe, with sales from the five largest Chinese-owned groups—SAIC, BYD, Geely, Chery, and Leapmotor—growing by 65% year-on-year in May. These companies now hold a 10.6% share of the wider European market, a significant increase from previous periods. This expansion is occurring as the European Union reportedly considers imposing new tariffs to curb the growth of Chinese electric vehicle sales on the continent. AI

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Chinese car sales surge in Europe amid potential EU tariffs · 1 source tracked

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Huizhao Huang ·

    Chinese car sales accelerate in Europe as Brussels weighs putting on the brakes

    Chinese carmakers continued their rapid expansion in Europe last month according to industry data released on Tuesday, as Brussels reportedly weighs fresh tariffs aimed at slowing their advance. Geely Group was the highest-placed Chinese carmaker, ranking eighth among all manufac…

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