What happened: Chinese car manufacturer Chery will establish a research and development centre in Liverpool, focusing on its European operations. This move may lead to a partnership with Jaguar Land Rover to produce vehicles for Chery’s brands Omoda and Jaecoo.
Why it matters:
- The new base could strengthen UK-China automotive collaboration and boost local engineering jobs.
- Jaguar Land Rover may benefit from new manufacturing contracts, impacting the UK automotive industry.
MNN Take: Chery’s Liverpool centre will handle research, engineering, and commercial tasks, signalling increased Chinese investment in the UK automotive sector and potential production partnerships.
Sources: Guardian UK