Chinese automakers' Europe push looks more like a tsunami than a wave

Chinese automakers are capturing European market share faster than forecast, with Chinese brands now holding 28% of the plug-in hybrid market and the top three sales positions. The pace has prompted VW and other legacy makers to demand EU tariffs and execute radical restructuring, including production cuts and model line eliminations.

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