Plans to import first Chinese cars to US scrapped amid pandemic
Now you’re just a brand I used to know …
Zotye
For the latest corona virus pandemic news and information, visit WHO website.
It looked like we would finally see Chinese cars on US roads after decades of promises. The Corona virus However, the pandemic has postponed the plans.
These plans were contingent on HAAH Automotive Holdings’ agreement to import vehicles from China’s Zotye and sell them to US franchise dealers. HAAH CEO Duke Hale said Automotive news On Wednesday, plans to import a Zotye crossover are officially at stake.
The CEO cited a massive sales success for Zotye in his home country and said the company would work to regulate overseas business before considering expansion into the United States. Zotye, together with HAAH, had contracted dealers in 100 US markets to sell an affordable crossover of the brand. HAAH confirmed the message with a roadshow, but declined to comment.
Retailers will be able to keep the franchise, and as a bonus, Hale said that they can sell another Chinese brand: Vantas.
There are many different designs here.
Chery / HAAH
Vantas is a new name for China’s Chery Automobilewho not only want to sell a luxury SUV in the USA, but also wants to build here. HAAH plans to double its focus and efforts to launch Vantas in the United States. If so, any dealer on board Zotye can sell Vantas cars at no additional cost. So far there has been no word on a final location for the construction of the Vantas SUV. Ultimately, the SUV is really just a revamped Chery Exeed TX that plans to fight other established luxury brands.
As for Zotye, imports could still take place, but Hale believes it won’t be ready to visit again for a few years. It will take a while for Chinese cars to hit the streets.
Look at that:
The Chinese automaker GAC shows the Entrance concept in Detroit
1:21
