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Business · 17 July 2026

Chinese car sales in UK increase as buyers pick cheaper models

Chinese car sales in UK increase as buyers pick cheaper models

Sales of Chinese-made cars reached over 285,000 in the UK last year, a significant rise from 384 in 2015. Many buyers are attracted by better value for money and more equipment than some top brands. The UK's lack of extra tariffs on plug-in hybrid electric vehicles has also opened the market for these cheaper cars.

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