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UK car industry faces China-EU trade-off

Published Sunday, October 4, 2026 · Updated October 4

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What We Know — Key Points

  • Brands such as BYD, Omoda and Jaecoo more than tripled their share of the UK new car market in the first eight months of 2026, reaching 12% of sales.

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  • The Guardian

    The article emphasizes the difficult trade-off the UK car industry faces between maintaining access to the European market and benefiting from Chinese investment and affordable vehicles, highlighting the need for government clarity on future trade policy.

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