# Chinese Automakers Build Factories in Europe to Circumvent EU Laws

> Chinese car makers are setting up European factories to bypass EU isolationist rules.
- Title: Chinese Automakers Build Factories in Europe to Circumvent EU…
- Summary: Chinese car makers are setting up European factories to bypass EU isolationist rules. Chinese automakers are building cars in Europe to avoid EU trade…
- Keywords: chinese automakers, european factories, eu isolationist laws, stellantis, general motors, uber autonomy, ev price war, cars, culture, Chinese, Automakers, Build
- Source: Jalopnik — https://jalopnik.com/2286474/chinese-automakers-use-european-factories-to-beat-isolationist-laws
- Author: Amber DaSilva
- Published: 2026-10-14T14:26:43+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: chinese automakers, european factories, eu isolationist laws, stellantis, general motors, uber autonomy, ev price war, cars, culture
## EU wants cars built on continent
The European Union wants cars made for the continent to be built on the continent.
## Chinese automakers build factories in Europe
Chinese automakers are already building factories and supply chains across the continent before EU legislation finalizes.
## Stellantis loans factory space to Chinese
Stellantis will fill underused European factories with vehicles from Chinese partners to keep plants open.
## GM sales drop in China
General Motors' deliveries in China fell 24 percent in July-September, dropping for the fourth straight quarter.
## Uber autonomy leader leaves
Uber's head of autonomy will leave for a job outside transportation next month.
## Chinese automakers see Europe as growth opportunity
Battered by an EV price war and slowing sales in China, Chinese automakers view Europe as a key growth opportunity.
## EU benefits from Chinese factories
The EU expects workforce benefits but may see smaller gains as domestic automakers downsize.
## Key takeaway

Chinese automakers are building cars in Europe to avoid EU trade barriers.