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Western Automakers Losing Ground in China; GM Takes $5 Billion Charge, May Close Plants

Western Automakers Losing Ground in China; GM Takes $5 Billion Charge, May Close Plants

Not all that long ago, foreign manufacturers like General Motors, Ford and Volkswagen dominated the Chinese automotive market where, in some cases, they were making their biggest profits. Now, as domestic competitors like Geely and BYD gain traction, times have changed. On Wednesday, General Motors revealed plans to take more than $5 billion in charges to restructure its Chinese operations and is likely to close some of its plants there. But it’s far from the only international manufacturer struggling in the world’s largest automotive market.

Chinese Automakers Planning to Add Overseas Production to Sidestep Tariffs, Trade Barriers

Chinese Automakers Planning to Add Overseas Production to Sidestep Tariffs, Trade Barriers

Chinese automakers are rapidly expanding exports to key regions like Europe and Latin America after long focusing on their home market. But that’s created problems as target markets fight back with new tariffs and other trade restrictions. As a result, some Chinese manufacturers are looking to shift production abroad – and that could include factories in the U.S.