China leads global EV race

Closer look: Visitors check out the Freelander SUV brand during its launch at the Museum of Art Pudong in Shanghai. The marque will target global markets with a planned lineup of six models over the next five years. — Photo: China Daily

AUTOMAKERS are increasingly turning to China to revive legacy brands and accelerate their transition to electrification, marking a structural shift in the global auto industry.

The trend has been highlighted by recent developments involving Jaguar Land Rover’s Freelander revival through its collaboration with Chery, and Stellantis’ expanded partnership with Dongfeng Motor to jointly produce new Peugeot and Jeep models in China for both domestic sales and global export.