Chinese auto show debuts in Argentina as sales surge

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?Buenos ?Aires is hosting its first Chinese auto show on Friday as Argentina’s car market under President Javier Milei has shifted from heavy protectionism to a more open and competitive environment. Chinese brands are flooding the market, benefiting from a measure that allows in up to 50,000 ?electric and hybrid vehicles without tariffs in 2026. Chinese brands accounted for 10% of car and light commercial vehicle sales in Argentina in August, up from about 2% late last year. Since launching in Argentina in late 2025, China’s electric vehicle maker BYD has become the ninth best-selling car brand. The company leads…

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