TURIN (Reuters) -Chinese automaker Dongfeng Motor said on Thursday it aims to triple sales in Europe to 80,000 units next year through a mix of internal combustion engine, hybrid, range extender and fully-electric vehicles.

Dongfeng has become the latest Chinese carmaker to accelerate a push into Europe, following groups such as BYD, Chery and Xpeng which are all gaining ground with competitive prices, advanced technology and increasingly sophisticated designs.

Dongfeng Europe’s CEO Xie Qian said during a presentation in Turin, Italy, that the group targets sales of 80,000 vehicles in 2026 versus 25,000-30,000 expected this year.

It will rely on a line-up of over 10 models ranging from city cars to large SUVs and off-road pick-ups covering three brands: Dongfeng, Voyah in the premium sp

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