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May 17
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Exeed boss on Chinese cars, range extend...

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Al Ghurair Motors CEO Oscar Rivoli tells Damien all about Exeed's range of saloons and SUVs, and the technological capabilities of Chinese cars and how Donald Trump's tariffs affect the carmaker. 

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