Changan UK has taken another step towards establishing a long-term presence in the UK automotive sector by agreeing new logistics and finance partnerships with Kuehne + Nagel and BNP Paribas Personal Finance UK. The agreements are designed to build the operational backbone needed to support the brand’s growing national footprint.
Under its deal with Kuehne + Nagel, Changan will utilise 3,203m² of dedicated warehouse space at East Midlands Gateway, a major national logistics hub. The site will handle parts distribution for the company’s expanding dealer network, with the aim of enabling next-day availability across the country. According to the company, the arrangement is intended to help improve service speed, maximise vehicle uptime and strengthen customer confidence as Changan prepares for wider market rollout, including the introduction of the Deepal S07.
Alongside its logistics plans, Changan has also signed a financial partnership with BNP Paribas Personal Finance UK. The agreement will provide wholesale funding to help dealers maintain stock levels and will also offer customers a range of retail financing options. Changan said the move is intended to support accessibility and smooth the brand’s entry into the UK market as retail orders continue to grow across its dealer network.
Nic Thomas, managing director of Changan UK, said: “This partnership with BNP Paribas Personal Finance UK marks a significant milestone for Changan as we expand our UK footprint.”
“By combining our product line with BNP Paribas Personal Finance UK’s financial expertise in automotive finance, we can provide our dealers and customers with the confidence and flexibility they need to embrace the Changan brand.
“Together with our logistics partnership with Kuehne + Nagel, we’re able to provide dealers and customers with peace of mind when it comes to accessing parts, ensuring our after-sales service offer is exemplary from the outset.
“These agreements give us the operational foundation to grow quickly and sustainably in the UK.”
Stephen Hunt, CEO of BNP Paribas Personal Finance UK, said: “The motor finance division of our business has gone from strength to strength in recent years, and we have huge ambitions for how we build on our reputation as a leading provider of finance solutions in the automotive market.”
“We’re delighted to be partnering with Changan UK to support their entry to the UK automotive market, offering both dealers and customers a range of finance options from a provider that they know and trust.”
Murray Gascoyne, contract logistics director, UK, at Kuehne + Nagel, added: “We are thrilled to support Changan’s UK expansion and proud to be chosen as its trusted logistics partner. Our East Midlands Gateway site provides multimodal connectivity options by air, road and rail, offering the quality, availability and flexibility needed to support Changan’s operations.”
The company said the new partnerships form part of its broader plans to cement its position as a major new entrant in the UK automotive industry.
