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China’s Chery expands platform synergies with Lepas brand in Europe

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The Lepas L8 midsize SUV will be launched in Europe along with two compact SUVs in early 2026, parent company Chery said. (NICK GIBBS/AUTOMOTIVE NEWS EUROPE)
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Nick Gibbs
April 25, 2025 01:57 PM

WUHU, China — China’s Chery will introduce a new volume brand called Lepas in Europe starting in early 2026, sitting alongside its Omoda and Jaecoo brands as part of a global push for market share.

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