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Chinese Car Brands - Growing Fast in Europe
A decade ago, Chinese car brands barely registered outside their home market. Today, names like BYD and MG are among the fastest growing in Europe, and dozens more are expanding into new countries every year, often with genuinely competitive electric and hybrid technology.
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UK Top 10: September 2026
Past months βThe Jaecoo 7 was Britain's best-selling new car in September for the second time this year, ahead of the Tesla Model 3 and Ford Puma, with the MG HS also in the top 10 in the plate-change month.
- Jaecoo 7 Jaecoo 10,814
- Tesla Model 3 Tesla 9,929
- Ford Puma Ford 6,958
- Kia Sportage Kia 6,521
- Tesla Model Y Tesla 5,946
- Nissan Qashqai Nissan 5,554
- Vauxhall Corsa Vauxhall 5,498
- Volkswagen Golf Volkswagen 5,496
- MG HS MG 5,444
- Audi A3 Audi 5,268
Source: SMMT
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