China targets BMW and Mercedes with premium SUVs in Middle East, Asia-Pacific
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- Category: Asia
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-04-26 07:10 UTC
- Sources: South China Morning Post
Li Auto, a Chinese electric vehicle maker, plans to compete with petrol car brands such as BMW and Mercedes-Benz in the Middle East and Asia-Pacific regions. The company expects overseas deliveries to account for 30% of its total by 2030.
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