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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Chan Ho-Him

High-end car sales sink in China as its economy slows, taking a toll on European automakers

China Luxury Cars - (Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All rights reserved)

Chinese demand for foreign luxury cars is waning as customers opt for more affordable Chinese brand models, often sold at big discounts, catering to their taste for fancy electronics and comfort.

That is bad news for European carmakers like Porsche, Aston Martin, Mercedes-Benz and BMW that have long dominated the upper reaches of the world's largest auto market.

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