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They are appearing more and more frequently on German roads: Vehicles with sometimes unfamiliar logos and car models that may look familiar, but which many people cannot identify with any brand. They are often made by young Chinese manufacturers such as Nio, BYD, Aiways and others. The ADAC has a clear opinion on this.
ADAC: Chinese cars are showing many European brands the ropes.
Cars from Chinese manufacturers are no longer an unfamiliar sight in Germany. "Chinese vehicles are serious competitors and are convincing in many of the test categories," is one of the conclusions of the ADAC experts who have tested 13 models from Chinese manufacturers over the past three years. Of these, only two models failed to achieve a five-star rating in the EuroNCAP crash test. All others achieved top marks.
In the evasion test, the Chinese models - the majority of which are electric cars - were also convincing. According to the ADAC, "many vehicles from European manufacturers" performed worse here. In terms of the general quality of materials and workmanship, it is also acknowledged that "made in China" should now enjoy a good reputation.
"Our tests show: Chinese manufacturers have caught up considerably in recent years and can now keep up with established brands," says ADAC Technical President Karsten Schulze.
There is no doubt that the Chinese can build cars. According to the ADAC, however, it is the software that is lacking. Assistance systems from European manufacturers are more sophisticated. Traffic sign recognition, for example, as well as lane and distance control systems are even more reliable. However, the example of Nio shows that Chinese brands can catch up extremely quickly here.
The ADAC also draws attention to problems with operation, which can occur due to the frequently installed touchscreens, for example - this is by no means a problem that is unique to Chinese brands. Difficulties in translating the system languages, on the other hand, would also cause obstacles in operation.
ADAC sees no "flood" of e-cars from China
The ADAC already sees advantages in Chinese cars, particularly in terms of price. The models from the Far East often undercut the European competition by several thousand euros. However, this advantage can be negated by spare parts that are more difficult to obtain or a low residual value when reselling.
Despite growing interest, the proportion of Chinese cars is still low: "In terms of total sales, Chinese cars currently account for less than two percent in Germany," says Florian Hördegen from the ADAC Technical Center in Landsberg.
https://www.giga.de/tech/adac-findet-klare-worte-zu-autos-made-in-china--01J4SCZQNDJ1W2QF0VFEXJGZXY
