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Chinese car brands developing franchise networks most likely to succeed, dealers say

Chinese EV manufacturers adopting a traditional franchise model are being tipped for successful UK market entry, according to the latest dealer survey from Startline Motor Finance.

Market insight 11 Jun
Tony Whitehorn
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Further China auto retail insights from brand builder Tony Whitehorn 

In this the second part, Tony Whitehorn looks at which brands will be first on the scene, which ones are following close behind and which business model the first arrivals are likely to adopt - and why. NIO, Aiways, Li Auto, Neta and XPeng

Manufacturer insight 3 Oct
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Direct-to-consumer Chinese EV brand Zeekr will ‘not rule out’ retail partnerships

Fast-growing direct-to-consumer electric vehicle (EV) brand Zeekr has told AM it ‘doesn’t not rule out’ retail partnerships after announcing its European launch will get underway before the end of this year.

Manufacturer insight 19 Apr
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