Chinese carmaker Chery to set up UK research centre
Chinese automaker Chery is expanding its UK presence by establishing a new research and development facility in Bedfordshire. This move supports the company's long-term strategy to localize production and adapt its vehicles for the British market.
Why it matters
Chery's expansion reflects the growing influence of Chinese automotive brands in the UK and their shift toward local manufacturing and engineering.
Chery’s Jaecoo 7 became the top-selling model in the UK in March. Chery’s Jaecoo 7 became the top-selling model in the UK in March. Automotive industry Chinese carmaker Chery to set up UK research centre Manufacturer, which makes Jaecoo and Omoda brands, will open facility in Bedfordshire in autumn
Prefer the Guardian on Google The Chinese carmaker behind the irreverently nicknamed “Temu Range Rover” is plotting further UK expansion with a major research and development centre in England.
Chery, which makes the Jaecoo and Omoda car brands, said the launch of a new R&D site was “the next step in our long-term plan” for Britain as it also moves towards manufacturing its cars in the UK.
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