Chinese high-tech cars attract U.S. consumers in El Paso despite ban efforts

13 articles · Updated · The Wall Street Journal · Apr 29

Chinese brands like BYD and Geely are selling affordable vehicles in Ciudad Juárez, just five miles from El Paso, with some models starting under $20,000 and attracting cross-border buyers.
U.S. lawmakers are pushing new legislation to block Chinese cars entering from Mexico and Canada, as American dealers report rising consumer interest due to high domestic prices and limited affordable options.
Chinese automakers now account for a quarter of Mexico's car sales, and industry leaders warn their competitive pricing and technology could disrupt the $1.3 trillion U.S. auto market despite current regulatory barriers.

How can U.S. carmakers survive when China develops new models twice as fast and at a fraction of the cost?

If Chinese cars are inevitable, could forcing them to build in America actually save the U.S. auto industry?

Could cars under $15,000 solve America's affordability crisis, or would they just destroy domestic auto jobs?

Are Chinese smart cars a genuine security threat or a convenient excuse to block fierce economic competition?

Is U.S. protectionism delaying a future where every American can afford a new, high-tech electric car?

Beyond data spying, could a foreign power remotely disable millions of Chinese-made cars on American roads?