{"id":728859,"date":"2026-01-29T15:45:11","date_gmt":"2026-01-29T15:45:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/728859\/"},"modified":"2026-01-29T15:45:11","modified_gmt":"2026-01-29T15:45:11","slug":"liverpool-secures-chinese-automotive-firms-first-european-hq","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/728859\/","title":{"rendered":"Liverpool secures Chinese automotive firm\u2019s first European HQ"},"content":{"rendered":"

Chinese company Chery Commercial Vehicle (CCV) is set to establish its first European headquarters in Liverpool \u2013 one of the most significant projects for the city\u2019s advanced manufacturing sector in recent years.<\/strong><\/p>\n

The move positions Liverpool city region at the forefront of Europe\u2019s fast growing electric vehicle sector. The new headquarters will act as the central hub for CCV\u2019s European operations, supporting research, engineering, innovation and commercial development from within Liverpool.<\/p>\n

Liverpool has a proud automotive heritage, and this announcement further strengthens the city\u2019s reputation as a hub for world leading engineering and vehicle innovation.<\/p>\n

Chery Commercial Vehicle\u2019s arrival is expected to create high value jobs across engineering, software development, R&D, and operational roles, contributing significantly to the region\u2019s skilled workforce. It will also stimulate deeper collaboration with Liverpool\u2019s research partners and innovation centres, helping to connect global expertise with local research strengths.<\/p>\n

In addition, the collaboration will expand opportunities for local suppliers within the advanced manufacturing supply chain, reinforcing Liverpool city region\u2019s position in a sector that continues to evolve at pace.<\/p>\n

The partnership is also set to accelerate the exchange of knowledge in electric, autonomous, and new energy commercial vehicle technologies, supporting the city\u2019s ambition to lead on the next generation of sustainable transport and industrial innovation.<\/p>\n

Chery Commercial Vehicle\u2019s intention to expand for full localisation \u2013 covering products, research, engineering, talent and commercial partnerships \u2013 means the company intends to integrate deeply into the UK automotive ecosystem. The headquarters will also act as a landing point for joint ventures and new energy technology demonstrations across the region.<\/p>\n

Chery Commercial Vehicle is one of China\u2019s most internationally recognised automotive exporters and is leading innovation in next generation commercial vehicles, including electric, hydrogen and autonomous platforms. Through cutting-edge innovation and its Future Super Commercial Plan (FSC-P) , Chery Commercial Vehicle is committed to leading the next major transformation in the commercial vehicle industry. Its choice of Liverpool signals the city\u2019s growing prominence as a European centre for green mobility, data driven engineering and sustainable industry.<\/p>\n

Liverpool City Council and Liverpool City Region Combined Authority will work closely with Chery Commercial Vehicle, regional partners and national government to ensure the project delivers lasting social and economic benefits for residents and businesses across the city and wider region.<\/p>\n

Liverpool and China share a relationship stretching back more than 190 years , including Liverpool\u2019s longstanding connection with Shanghai, one of its closest international partner cities.<\/p>\n

From historic trade routes to modern academic and business collaborations, the relationship between Liverpool and Chinese cities has helped shape the city\u2019s global identity and local community. Chery Commercial Vehicle\u2019s decision to come to Liverpool adds a new chapter to this shared history \u2013 bringing contemporary industrial cooperation that supports green growth, new technologies and international trade.<\/p>\n

Councillor Liam Robinson, Leader of Liverpool City Council, said: <\/strong>\u201cChery Commercial Vehicle\u2019s choice of Liverpool for its commercial vehicle European base is a major vote of confidence in our city\u2019s capabilities, our workforce and our long-term vision for clean, inclusive growth.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis partnership has the potential to reshape the future of the car manufacturing sector in our city region \u2013 bringing new technologies, new skills and new opportunities to Liverpool and beyond.<\/p>\n

\u201cLiverpool\u2019s ties with China \u2013 especially our enduring friendship with Shanghai \u2013 are long established and deeply valued. Chery Commercial Vehicle\u2019s arrival builds on that history, strengthening our global links while helping us deliver sustainable and connected future.\u201d<\/p>\n

Gong Yueqiong, General Manager of Chery Commercial Vehicle, said:<\/strong> \u201cWe are not just bringing products to the UK\u2014we are building a British business.<\/p>\n

\u201cOur \u2018In UK, For UK, Be UK\u2019 strategy reflects our belief that true globalization comes from deep localization. By recruiting local talent, collaborating with UK institutions, and adapting to local needs, we aim to become a valued contributor to the UK\u2019s automotive industry and economy.<\/p>\n

\u201cOur strategy reflects our confidence in the UK\u2019s talent, infrastructure, and commitment to green technology.<\/p>\n

\u201cLiverpool offers the perfect environment for Chery Commercial Vehicle\u2019s European ambitions. Our goal is to become a responsible corporate citizen, fully integrated into the local community.\u201d<\/p>\n

Steve Rotheram, Mayor of the Liverpool City Region, said: <\/strong>\u201cChery Commercial Vehicle\u2019s landmark decision to base its European HQ in our city region is a fantastic vote of confidence in our advanced manufacturing and green innovation sectors.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis move will create high quality jobs and long-term economic benefits, helping to further strengthen our region\u2019s reputation at the forefront of cleaner, smarter transport.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe Combined Authority has worked very closely with Liverpool City Council and Chery Commercial Vehicle to help make this investment possible, and we\u2019ll continue to support Chery Commercial Vehicle\u2019s plans for further growth, so it delivers lasting benefits for communities and businesses across our region.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Chinese company Chery Commercial Vehicle (CCV) is set to establish its first European headquarters in Liverpool \u2013 one…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":728860,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[8815],"tags":[748,393,4884,179,16,15],"class_list":{"0":"post-728859","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-liverpool","8":"tag-britain","9":"tag-england","10":"tag-great-britain","11":"tag-liverpool","12":"tag-uk","13":"tag-united-kingdom"},"share_on_mastodon":{"url":"https:\/\/pubeurope.com\/@uk\/115979165629310423","error":""},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/728859","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=728859"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/728859\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/728860"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=728859"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=728859"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=728859"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}