On August 21, the China Passenger Car Association (CPCA) announced that the August 2026 retail sales of passenger cars (including sedans, SUVs, and MPVs, excluding minivans) are estimated at 1.58 million units, down 21.7% year-over-year (y/y). Of the total, New Energy Vehicle (NEV) retail sales are expected to reach

On August 12, the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers (CAAM) announced China’s vehicle production and sales actuals for July 2026.
According to CAAM, China’s auto market entered its traditional sales off-season in July 2026. Amid the early release of some demand due to the sales push at the end of H1 2026,

The China Passenger Car Association (CPCA) announced the production and sales volumes of passenger cars (including sedans, SUVs, and MPVs, excluding minivans) for July 2026.
China passenger car production and sales volumes in July 2026
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July retail sales volumes of passenger cars totaled 1.461 million units, re

On July 23, the China Passenger Car Association (CPCA) announced that the July 2026 retail sales of passenger cars (including sedans, SUVs, and MPVs, excluding minivans) are estimated at 1.52 million units, down 16.8% year-over-year (y/y). Of the total, New Energy Vehicle (NEV) retail sales are expected to reach arou

On July 9, the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers (CAAM) announced China’s vehicle production and sales actuals for June 2026.
According to CAAM, China’s automotive industry remained broadly stable in H1 of 2026, with the cumulative declines in vehicle production and sales narrowing month by month. Market

The China Passenger Car Association (CPCA) announced the production and sales volumes of passenger cars (including sedans, SUVs, and MPVs, excluding minivans) for June 2026.
China passenger car production and sales volumes in June 2026
Retail
June retail sales volumes of passenger cars totaled 1.602 million units, re

On June 18, the China Passenger Car Association (CPCA) announced that the June 2026 retail sales volumes of passenger cars (including sedans, SUVs, and MPVs, excluding minivans) and New Energy Vehicles (NEVs) are estimated at 1.65 million units (down 19.4% year-over-year (y/y)) and 1.05 million units, respectively.
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On June 10, the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers (CAAM) announced China’s vehicle production and sales results for May 2026.
According to the CAAM, China’s May vehicle production and sales volumes saw a month-on-month (m/m) increase but a slight year-on-year (y/y) decline. Affected by multiple factors in

The China Passenger Car Association (CPCA) announced the production and sales volumes of passenger cars (including sedans, SUVs, and MPVs, excluding minivans) for May 2026.
China passenger car production and sales volumes in May 2026
Retail
May retail sales volumes of passenger cars totaled 1.51 million units, reflec

On May 22, the China Passenger Car Association (CPCA) announced that the May 2026 retail sales volumes of passenger cars (including sedans, SUVs, and MPVs, excluding minivans) and New Energy Vehicles (NEVs) are estimated at 1.52 million units (down 21.6% year-over-year (y/y)) and 950,000 units, respectively.
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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 April 2026.
China passenger car production and sales volumes in April 2026
Retail
April retail sales volumes of passenger cars totaled 1.384 million units,

On May 11, the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers (CAAM) announced China’s vehicle production and sales results for April 2026.
According to the CAAM, China’s April vehicle production and sales volumes dipped year-over-year (y/y), with the cumulative declines narrowing further. The domestic market required

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. 
That lead widened again in 2025. The country’s topline domestic Light Vehicle (LV) sales are e