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Who owns UK car brands?
Many well-known British car brands are now owned by international companies. For example, AESC, the battery maker in the story, is Chinese-owned, and Nissan is Japanese. This global ownership means decisions about investment and production in the UK are often influenced by international strategies and market conditions.
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