China to remain top car exporter in 2025 despite slower growth on EU’s EV tariffs

China’s car exports are likely to hit a speed bump in 2025 as leading electric vehicle (EV) players absorb additional tariffs from the European Union (EU), the biggest overseas market where mainland-made cars enjoy a healthy profit margin.

But the country’s top automotive firms like state-owned SAIC Motor will diversify their product lines by introducing petrol cars and hybrid models to blunt the impact of the trade barriers.