Chinese carmaker Chery to launch fourth brand in UK

Lepas vehicles will be built initially in China and imported, but Chery is also looking at manufacturing in Britain. Photograph: /Chery

The Chinese carmaker Chery is launching a fourth brand in the UK, continuing a push into the British market where it has rapidly become a major player.

The state-owned company said on Wednesday it would sell cars under the Lepas brand, which is developing battery and hybrid SUVs aimed at younger families, mainly in the European market.