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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Chan Ho-Him

China's car exports surge as expectations grow for EV pivot on Iran war energy shock

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China’s exports of passenger cars accelerated in March, an industry association said Friday, as Chinese automakers stepped up their push to grow overseas markets.

Passenger car exports jumped 82.4% year-on-year last month to around 748,000 vehicles, according to the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers, up from the 586,000 vehicles exported in February.

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