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Are Chinese cars sold in the US?
Since 2015, Volvo (owned by Geely Car Company) has sold Chinese assembled XC60’s in the U.S. Similarly, Buick has sold the Buick Envision here, which has been assembled in China since 2014. But so far, no ‘homegrown’ Chinese car company has entered the U.S. market to sell their own engineered vehicles here.
How good are Chinese cars?
Quality is on-point The level of quality in Chinese cars nowadays are pretty much on par with the Japanese, American, or even European brands in the world. The interiors of Chery’s cars are much more solid and even the chassis have come a long way from before.
What kind of car does China make?
The Chinese traditional “Big Four” car manufacturers are FAW Group, Dongfeng, SAIC Motor and Chang’an. Other Chinese car manufacturers are Geely, Beijing Automotive Group, Brilliance Automotive, Guangzhou Automobile Group, Great Wall Motors, BYD, Chery and Jianghuai (JAC Motors).
Where are Haval manufactured?
GWM brand Haval has begun production at its new ‘smart factory’ in Thailand, which is understood to have previously built the Holden Colorado for the Australian market.
Are Chinese automakers ready to launch in the US?
Chinese automakers have been eyeing the U.S. market for years, yet not one has started selling cars here. They just aren’t ready for prime time in one of the world’s most competitive auto markets.
Should you buy American-built cars made in China?
Some Detroit-based brands have already begun building American-branded vehicles in China and shipping them back to the U.S. for sale, and others are exploring the idea. This is a drastic change to all we know about buying American cars. Right now, Chinese-built cars in America are the exception to the rule.
Is Chinese car quality improving in the US?
Huang said after GAC’s news conference the company was “at the very beginning” of talks with U.S. regulators about meeting federal standards. Chinese car quality is improving, albeit not up the standards of other cars sold either in the U.S. or in China.
Where will the next generation of Chinese cars come from?
But Chinese models will also come from unexpected directions. Daimler has sold half of the Smart brand to Geely, and next-generation models from the city-car brand are likely to be built in China.