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VW Wants Europe To Crack Down On Chinese Plug-In Hybrids

Published: July 27, 2026

Undercut and Dominate

Chinese automakers have become the ultimate disruptors in a very challenging industry. From humble beginnings, these brands have grown to become threats to the established brands all over the world. China has the unique manpower and scale to rapidly improve its vehicle offerings while keeping prices much lower than other brands; this strategy has led to huge market shares in different markets.

While some nations like Canada have embraced the Chinese automakers, others are still on the fence about them. Apparently, the rapid rise of Chinese hybrid and plug-in hybrid sales in...