🚗🔋 A Dutch car dealer is buzzing about Chinese new energy vehicles (NEVs) hitting the European scene!
Kjeld Riegen, the head of China's NEV brand Voyah at Gomes Noord, can't hide his excitement about teaming up with Voyah—a high-end division of the Chinese Dongfeng Motor Corporation.
On the opening day of Voyah's first store in the Netherlands last week, Riegen told us how the tech and reliability of Chinese NEVs are winning over European hearts. \"The general picture of Voyah in the Netherlands is looking good,\" he said, adding that Gomes Noord plans to open three more Voyah stores across the country. 🌍
And that's not all! \"In September, we will start in Belgium as well. So it looks very promising,\" Riegen shared. \"We have a nice model lineup, and the quality of Voyah is great.\"
Gomes Noord, which also rocks as a representative for Germany's luxury automaker Mercedes-Benz in the Netherlands, has a cool new showroom. They've split it into two sections, showcasing both Voyah and Mercedes-Benz vehicles side by side. Talk about a fusion of East meets West! ✨
During the store opening, several Dongfeng Motor NEV models made their Dutch debut, including the edgy Voyah concept car i-Cozy, the powerhouse Mhero 1, the compact Dongfeng Box, and the sleek Dongfeng 007.
Riegen highlighted that they've done tons of testing to ensure the quality of Voyah vehicles. \"We have the utmost trust in the quality of Dongfeng products,\" he affirmed.
Having recently jetted off to China, Riegen was blown away by the progress he witnessed firsthand. He cruised through autonomous car tests in Wuhan and checked out the latest rides at the Beijing auto show. \"It's very impressive,\" he said. \"The electrified traffic was quiet, giving a glimpse of what we can achieve in the future as we electrify our cars more in Holland.\" 🌐
He pointed out the rapid advancement of Chinese brands' technology, especially in autonomous driving systems. 🚀
Confident in the growing popularity of Chinese NEVs in Europe, Riegen noted their high level of technology, reliability, battery capacity, luxurious feel, and affordability. \"We have a total range to offer our customers,\" he said. \"I think it's suitable for most countries.\"
He is also a strong advocate for the future of NEVs and smart mobility. \"The Netherlands is leading in adapting to new mobility trends, and I believe we have a bright future ahead with smart mobility and autonomous driving,\" he said.
Riegen shared his personal faves: \"I really love the Voyah Free. It drives tremendously, with great power and all options. The Mhero is another impressive model, a dream car with immense power. The quality of the smaller Dongfeng Box is also remarkable. Overall, I am impressed by multiple models of the brand,\" he gushed.
Looks like European roads are about to get a whole lot greener—and cooler! 🌱🔥
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Dutch auto dealer optimistic about Chinese NEVs in European market
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