Two Chinese cars have been approved by the European Union for sale on that continent, according to Reuters. They will be launched there next month.
- Zhejiang Jonway UFO
- Shuanghuan Automobile CEO
Both models have come under fire because their appearance is similar to rivals. The UFO looks like the Toyota Rav4 and the CEO resembles the BMW X5.
BMW has already started legal proceedings to stop the CEO's launch, while Toyota will not take legal action to block the UFO's sale.
These are the cars in question, the UFO on the left, the CEO on the right...
Other major Chinese carmakers are announcing their plans to have models in Europe by 2011 once they meet European safety and emissions regulations:
- Geely Automobile. China's largest private carmaker, plans to start selling its CK sedan in Europe.
- BYD Auto. Wants to have its F1 small hatchback in the EU, also a plug-in version of its hybrid F6 DM sedan.
- Changfeng Motor. Planning a joint venture with Mitsubishi in China, wants to sell the Liebao CS7 and CS6 SUVs, and the Kylin minivan. After that, the U.S.
