Geely Holdings says it could announce U.S. market entry by 2029—which tells you everything about how long it takes to clear regulatory hell and nothing about whether Americans will actually care. The Chinese automaker has proven it can build competent platforms (see: Volvo ownership, Polestar's EV-first pivot), but the U.S. market doesn't reward competence alone when tariffs, dealer networks, and brand recognition are stacked against you.

Jeep pulled the JL Wrangler from UK sale over emissions and safety compliance failures—a rare case of regulations actually blocking a car worth owning. The company hints at an eventual return, likely with a cleaner powertrain and updated crash structure. For now, clean examples are becoming harder to find across the pond.