Unlike many other advanced Western economies, Chinese car manufacturers have been unable to crack open the US market and put vehicles like the BYD Seal on American roads. But despite the absence of Chinese dealer networks and bold marketing campaigns, the US already features a surprisingly large number of vehicles with strong connections to China. These include models wearing Buick, Lincoln, Volvo, and Polestar badges, and together, they reveal that China’s role in the US auto market has been much larger than many buyers realize.
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