AUTOMAKERS are increasingly turning to China to revive legacy brands and accelerate their transition to electrification, marking a structural shift in the global auto industry.

The trend has been highlighted by recent developments involving Jaguar Land Rover’s Freelander revival through its collaboration with Chery, and Stellantis’ expanded partnership with Dongfeng Motor to jointly produce new Peugeot and Jeep models in China for both domestic sales and global export.