Chery says it will open a new research and development (R&D) centre in Bedfordshire, located at vehicle development and testing site UTAC Millbrook. The company says the facility is expected to open in late autumn 2026.

The outlets frame the move as a response to demand for Chery vehicles in the UK, with the R&D centre aimed at supporting development activity connected to the UK market. Both sources provide the same basic details on location and timing, and neither includes additional specifics such as staffing levels, project scope, or investment cost. No differing angles or contradicting information appear in the provided excerpts. The reports focus primarily on the establishment of the centre and the planned opening date.