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Is the future of cars ‘made in China’?

Chinese brands are increasing their presence in the car market, and there’s more to come

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From the second the ‘Made in China’ legend was etched across everything from pencil sharpeners to telephones, it was immediately obvious a revolution was coming. It didn’t take a genius to predict the arrival of Chinese car manufacturers in Europe, and so it has turned out. From spanking new brands such as BYD and GWM Ora to the better-known, but Chinese-owned MG and Polestar, East is definitely meeting West.

And there’s more to come. Car ...