TransportationTechCarsI drove three Chinese cars heres why they would clean up in the USThe Geely, Lynk Co, and Zeekr cars we drove were all ready for US primetime.by John VoelckerFeb 4, 2026, 3:00 PM UTCLinkShareGiftTransportationTechCarsI drove three Chinese cars heres why they would clean up in the USThe Geely, Lynk Co, and Zeekr cars we drove were all ready for US primetime.by John VoelckerFeb 4, 2026, 3:00 PM UTCLinkShareGiftIt only took a brief drive in a Zeekr 7X to convince me: Chinese cars are now competitive and could be sold in the US tomorrow. The compact battery-electric crossover, a bestseller in Europe, is aimed directly at the Tesla Model Y with its five seats, two rows, impressive road grip, energetic performance, and smooth ride. Its price in China is around 32,000 about 7,000 cheaper than Elon Musks crossover.If youve followed automotive news recently, you might come away thinking Chinese cars are destined for the US, with Geely among the best positioned to break through first. Thats certainly a possibility especially after President Donald Trump seemingly threw open the doors to Chinese automakers in a recent speech. The quid pro quo: They must be built in the US. Geely recently confirmed it was actively evaluating a possible entry into the worlds second-largest auto market and would have a decision within three years.Geely is best placed to build cars here: It has had an auto plant up and running in South Carolina since 2018, where it builds Volvo a
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