On April 10, the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers (CAAM) announced China’s vehicle production and sales results for March 2026.
According to the CAAM, automakers accelerated production and operating activities after the 2026 Spring Festival holiday, adding to market vitality. China’s March vehicle produc

The China Passenger Car Association (CPCA) announced the production and sales volumes of passenger cars (including sedans, SUVs, and MPVs, excluding minivans) for March 2026.
China passenger car production and sales volumes in March 2026
Retail
March retail sales volumes of passenger cars totaled 1.648 million units,

2025 was a challenging year for global politics and the world economy. On one hand, regional conflicts erupted in multiple regions, posing challenges to global energy supplies and maritime supply chains. On the other hand, protectionism gained momentum, with tariff barriers proliferating worldwide, further straining

On March 20, the China Passenger Car Association (CPCA) announced that the March 2026 retail sales volumes of passenger cars (including sedans, SUVs, and MPVs, excluding minivans) and New Energy Vehicles (NEVs) are expected to reach 1.7 million units (down 12.4% year-over-year (y/y)) and 900,000 units, respectively.

The China Passenger Car Association (CPCA) announced the production and sales volumes of passenger cars (including sedans, SUVs, and MPVs, excluding minivans) for February 2026.
China passenger car production and sales volumes in February 2026
Retail
February retail sales volumes of passenger cars totaled 1.034 milli

On March 11, the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers (CAAM) announced China’s vehicle production and sales results for February 2026.
According to the CAAM, as the 2026 Spring Festival holiday fell on mid-to-late February and lasted longer than previous years, effective working days in February amounted to

On March 1, BYD announced its sales results for February 2026.
In February, the automaker sold 190,190 vehicles, down 41.1% year-over-year (y/y). New energy passenger vehicles (NEPVs) and new energy commercial vehicles (NECVs) accounted for 187,782 units and 2,408 units, down 41.0% y/y and 47.8% y/y, respectively.
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Over the past decade, China has established itself as one of, if not the leading player in the global automotive sector, holding both the largest domestic sales volume and highest vehicle manufacturing output in the world. 
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The China Passenger Car Association (CPCA) announced the production and sales volumes of passenger cars (including sedans, SUVs, and MPVs, excluding minivans) for January 2026.
China passenger car production and sales volumes in January 2026
Retail
January retail sales volumes of passenger cars totaled 1.544 million

On February 11, the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers (CAAM) announced China’s vehicle production and sales results for January 2026.
According to CAAM, in January, the overall operation of the automotive industry was stable. The passenger vehicle (PV) market declined, while the commercial vehicle (CV) ma

On February 1, BYD announced its sales results for January 2026.
In January, the automaker sold 210,051 vehicles, down 30.1% year-over-year (y/y). New energy passenger vehicles (NEPVs) and new energy commercial vehicles (NECVs) accounted for 205,518 units and 4,533 units, down 30.7% y/y and up 10.8% y/y, respectively

On January 26, China’s Ministry of Public Security (MPS) announced that the 2025 national motor vehicle ownership totaled 469 million units, including 366 million automobiles. New Energy Vehicle (NEV) ownership totaled 43.97 million units, accounting for 12.01% of the automobile ownership. Battery electric vehicle ow

On January 22, the China Passenger Car Association (CPCA) announced that the January 2026 retail sales volumes of passenger cars (including sedans, SUVs, and MPVs, excluding minivans) and New Energy Vehicles (NEVs) are estimated at 1.8 million units (up 0.3% year-over-year (y/y)) and 800,000 units, respectively.
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On January 14, the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers (CAAM) announced China’s vehicle production and sales results for December 2025.
According to the CAAM, China’s 2025 automobile production and sales performance hit another record high. The passenger vehicle (PV) market maintained stable growth and, as

The China Passenger Car Association (CPCA) announced the production and sales volumes of passenger cars (including sedans, SUVs, and MPVs, excluding minivans) for December 2025.
China passenger car production and sales volumes in December 2025
Retail
December retail sales volumes of passenger cars totaled 2.261 milli

On December 19, the China Passenger Car Association (CPCA) announced that the December 2025 retail sales volumes of passenger cars (including sedans, SUVs, and MPVs, excluding minivans) and New Energy Vehicles (NEVs) are estimated at 2.3 million units (down 12.7% year-over-year (y/y)) and 1.38 million units, respecti

On December 11, the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers (CAAM) announced China’s vehicle production and sales results for November 2025.
According to the CAAM, the November production and sales performance remained good, both achieving year-over-year (y/y) growth despite the relatively high base in the same

The China Passenger Car Association (CPCA) announced the production and sales volumes of passenger cars (including sedans, SUVs, and MPVs, excluding minivans) for November 2025.
China passenger car production and sales volumes in November 2025
Retail
November retail sales volumes of passenger cars totaled 2.225 milli

On November 21, the China Passenger Car Association (CPCA) announced that the November 2025 retail sales volumes of passenger cars (including sedans, SUVs, and MPVs, excluding minivans) and New Energy Vehicles (NEVs) are estimated at 2.250 million units (down 8.7% year-over-year (y/y)) and 1.35 million units, respect