Chinese carmakers are under scrutiny in Europe

Flashy temporary bmw, iaaeveveupavilions in Munich’s city centre displaying the latest models from Mercedes-Benz and Volkswagen were the public face of Mobility, Germany’s biennial motor show, which ended on September 10th. German automotive might was less in evidence in the show halls a few miles away, where the Chinese electric vehicles (s) that are making inroads in Europe vied for attention and floor space. The fear of a flood of well-made, decently styled and better-value s from the east outcompeting those from Europe’s established carmakers has now jolted the ’s lawmakers into action.