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U.K. Car Shipments to China Up 15%
China imports of British passenger vehicles climbed to 137,400 units last year from 120,000 in 2013, according to the London-based Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders.
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China imports of British passenger vehicles climbed to 137,400 units last year from 120,000 in 2013, according to the London-based Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders.
Volume has jumped fivefold since 2009, making China second only to the U.K. in demand for British-built cars. SMMT says nearly 19% of vehicle made in the U.K. are shipped to Asian markets.
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