Reuters reported that Chery Automobile a major Chinese independent car maker aims to start exporting to Europe after 2015.

Mr Lu Jianhui deputy general manager of Chery said "Currently, we are still focusing on Russia and South America, among others as our major export markets. Our goal is to start selling vehicles in Europe after 2015."

He said that Chery expects to ship 180,000 vehicles overseas this year, double last year's roughly 90,000 units. He added that the number would hopefully increase to 1 million units in 7 to 8 years.

Chery which started selling cars overseas in 2002 is now China biggest auto exporter.

(Sourced from Reuters)