Why Britain shouldn't fear the rise of Chinese car imports

The future Agratas gigafactory, funded by India's Tata Group, will be the UK's largest for electric vehicle battery manufacturing. In 2026, Chinese brands account for 15% of new cars in the UK, up from just 1.3% five years ago. Business Secretary Peter Kyle confirmed a £380m grant for Agratas and expressed support for Chinese investment while highlighting concerns about domestic production.