Volvo XC60 & XC90
Volvo, a Swedish automaker, is owned by Chinese company Geely. Many Volvo models, including the XC60 and XC90 SUVs, are manufactured in China and sold in the U.S. under the Volvo brand. Since Geely acquired Volvo, the brand has thrived, with its Chinese-built models gaining a solid foothold in the U.S. market
Polestar 2
Polestar, originally a performance brand under Volvo, is now co-owned by Volvo and Geely. The Polestar 2 electric vehicle, produced in China, is available in the U.S. market. It competes with other electric cars like the Tesla Model 3 and is praised for its design and performance
Buick Envision
The Buick Envision, a midsize crossover SUV, is made by GM in China and exported to the U.S. This model has been on sale in the U.S. since 2016 and has garnered significant sales. It's one of the few China-made vehicles that directly cater to American consumers under a well-known American brand
Karma Revero GT
Karma Automotive, originally a U.S. company, was acquired by the Chinese auto parts giant Wanxiang Group in 2014. The Karma Revero GT, a luxury electric car, is a direct descendant of the Fisker Karma and is produced with significant Chinese investment, though it's marketed as a U.S. brand
Chevrolet Sail (via SAIC-GM partnership)
While not sold under the "Chevrolet Sail" name in the U.S., certain models from GM's Chinese partnerships (with state-owned SAIC) have contributed components or platforms to U.S.-market vehicles. These collaborations sometimes influence car designs and technology
Tesla (Components)
While Tesla manufactures its vehicles in the U.S., the company has a Gigafactory in Shanghai, China, where it produces a significant number of its cars, particularly for the Asian and European markets. Additionally, various components for U.S.-sold Teslas may be sourced from China
Zotye T600 (Announced, Delayed)
Zotye, a Chinese automaker, had plans to enter the U.S. market with the T600 compact SUV. Zotye USA, the company's American branch, had even announced a partnership with HAAH Automotive to handle U.S. distribution. However, due to financial issues and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, these plans were delayed indefinitely
BYD (Electric Buses)
BYD, one of China's largest electric vehicle manufacturers, operates in the U.S., primarily selling electric buses. Although their consumer cars aren’t sold in the U.S., BYD's electric buses are used in public transportation systems in cities like Los Angeles
GAC Trumpchi GS8 (Potential Entry)
Guangzhou Automobile Group (GAC) had been planning to enter the U.S. market with its Trumpchi GS8 SUV. GAC displayed the vehicle at U.S. auto shows, and although plans to officially sell the vehicle in the U.S. have been postponed due to trade tensions and other factors, it remains a potential future entry
NIO (Investments and Technology Sharing)
NIO, a prominent Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer, hasn’t sold its vehicles directly in the U.S. but has established a strong presence in the EV market globally. NIO has made significant investments in autonomous driving technologies and battery systems, which might influence future U.S. partnerships or entries