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AIADA chairman makes the case for keeping Chinese cars out
Chinese automakers are building cheap, well-equipped vehicles and selling them across Europe, Mexico, and now Canada. As the average price of a new car in the U.S. nears $50,000, cheaper alternatives from China are tempting buyers. But U.S. automakers, dealers and many politicians don’t want to see Chinese cars on American roads, citing state-backed pricing and potential national security risks from the cars’ onboard data and cameras. Mike Darrow, Chairman of the American International Automobile Dealers Association (AIADA) and President of the Russ Darrow Automotive Group, says cheaper Chinese vehicles may look appealing to U.S. buyers, but the risks outweigh the rewards. Watch the full segment here.
