Shut Out of US Market, Chinese Automakers Flock to Europe

As Chinese brands double their European market share in a year, experts say Europe’s carmakers should be barred from relying on China.

Shut Out of US Market, Chinese Automakers Flock to Europe

TL;DR

  • 20 Chinese automakers exhibited at the Paris Motor Show, a doubling from two years prior.
  • Chinese brands constitute about one-third of manufacturers at the show.
  • The Paris Motor Show is important for Chinese brands to gain international recognition.
  • Europe is the most lucrative market for Chinese automakers due to US tariffs.
  • Gaining a foothold in Europe is critical for the survival of Chinese automakers.