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Chinese Brands Hold 20% of UK Car Market; Nissan Executive Says UK May Need Tariffs on Chinese Cars

According to Bloomberg, Nissan executive Massimiliano Messina said that if the UK wants equal treatment under EU rules of origin, it may need to impose trade tariffs on Chinese cars. Chinese brands currently account for 20% of UK market sales, and the UK has not yet followed the EU in imposing tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles, while the EU's "made in the EU" rules could exclude UK production from subsidies. Nissan previously announced a £170 million investment to produce a hybrid SUV at its Sunderland plant. This policy gap and concerns about circumvention will affect Chinese automakers' access to the European market and their localization plans.

2763 days ago

Volkswagen Exports China-Made Cars to Africa, GM May Follow as Capacity Allocation Shifts

The decline in China's light vehicle demand is driving multinational automakers to adjust their global production capacity allocation. On September 11, FAW-Volkswagen launched sales in Madagascar, becoming the first multinational automaker to export China-made vehicles to Africa. In August, BEV registrations in 16 core European markets reached 202,833 units, up 54.2% year on year, with their share rising to 30.5%. BYD plans to build three vehicle plants and one battery plant in Europe, while Leapmotor uses Stellantis's Spanish plant for localized production to avoid tariffs. The UK faces pressure from EU tariffs and rules of origin, and Nissan, McLaren, and Yokohama are simultaneously adjusting capacity and supply chains.

3554 days ago

Europe BEV Penetration Rises to 30.5%, BYD Plans Three Vehicle and One Battery Plant in Europe

In August, BEV registrations in 16 core European markets reached 202,833 units, up 54.2% year on year, with a 30.5% share; cumulative registrations in the first eight months exceeded 1.67 million units, up 33.1% year on year. BYD has made clear that in the long term it needs to build three vehicle plants and one battery plant in Europe, is starting its Hungarian plant and plans to finalize a second site by the end of the year, preferring acquisition and conversion, with Spain and France as priorities. Leapmotor is pre-producing the B10 at Stellantis's Spanish plant and has pushed down to 19,900 euros with the B03X, as Chinese automakers advance localized production while jockeying over tariff rules in parallel.

2964 days ago

Chery Acquires Nissan's South Africa Plant: Another Milestone in Chinese OEMs' Africa Layout

Chery officially acquired Nissan's South Africa plant, marking an important capacity layout for Chinese OEMs in Africa. The plant will provide Chery with localized production for South Africa and southern African markets, reducing tariff and logistics costs.

36337 days ago

China's Passenger Car Retail Hits 1.46M Units in July; Domestic Brands Break 71% Share

China's passenger car retail sales reached 1.461 million units in July 2026, down 20.9% year-on-year. Domestic brands captured 71% market share, while NEV penetration hit a historic high of 65.1%. Joint venture NEV sales grew 36% against the trend, with exports accelerating to 143,000 units, becoming a new variable in the industry reshuffle.

51840 days ago

Dongfeng Nissan Unveils N-Series Second SUV NX7 with Sporty Design for Young Buyers

Dongfeng Nissan officially released teaser images for its N-series second SUV model, the NX7, on August 5, 2026. Targeted at younger buyers with a sporty design language, the model is expected to offer both extended-range and pure-electric powertrain variants, serving as a critical product in Dongfeng Nissan's accelerated NEV localization efforts.

48146 days ago

The Cheapest Electric Cars of 2026: What Can You Get Under $30,000?

In 2026, the global budget EV market continues to expand. The Chevrolet Bolt starts at $28,995 in the U.S., while Chinese brands like the BYD Seagull (~$9,700) and Wuling Mini EV (~$4,800) target developing markets with aggressive pricing. With the Tesla Model 3 now starting at $38,630, affordable EVs are transitioning from niche options to mainstream necessities.

35961 days ago

Nissan Closes Changzhou Plant as Foreign Brands' China Share Falls Below 40%

Nissan Motor announced the closure of its Changzhou passenger vehicle plant in Jiangsu Province, with annual capacity of approximately 130,000 units. This is Nissan's second plant closure in China since 2024. Data shows foreign brands' market share in China has dropped below 40%, with Japanese brands experiencing the steepest decline. Analysts attribute this to the rapid rise of Chinese brands and lagging electrification efforts.

46989 days ago

Nissan UK Plant to Manufacture Cars for Chery: Chinese Automaker's First Reverse Integration of Japanese Giant

Nissan Motor and Chery International UK have signed a non-binding memorandum of understanding to open Nissan's Sunderland plant Line 1 for Chery vehicle production starting April 2027. This marks the first time a Chinese automaker has reverse-integrated Japanese giant resources through technology export plus capacity sharing, signaling the birth of a fourth export model beyond complete vehicles, KD kits, and self-built factories.

35198 days ago

Chery Acquires Nissan's South African Plant, Adding a Key Piece to African Expansion

Chery Automobile has officially acquired Nissan's Rosslyn plant in Pretoria, South Africa, accelerating its African market layout. Meanwhile, the Vietnam plant's initial capacity of 30,000-60,000 units is about to start production, and the Turkey Samsun plant is expected to commence operations in Q4. Chery's overseas factory output in 2026 will total approximately 350,000 units, with a global manufacturing network taking shape.

375123 days ago