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Chery Auto releases 2026 interim results: revenue up 1% y/y, net profit down 12%, overseas revenue up 51%
On August 20, Chery Automobile Co., Ltd (Chery Auto) released its interim results for H1 2026.
In H1 2026, Chery Auto generated revenue of CNY 143.28 billion, up 1.2% year-over-year (y/y). Gross profit rose 25.1% y/y to CNY 23.04 billion, while gross margin increased to 16.1% from 13.0% in the same period last year.
UK vehicle production decreases 11.6% to 63,655 units in July 2026
On August 27, the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) announced that the number of UK vehicle production for July 2026 decreased 11.6% over the previous year to 63,655 units. Passenger car production was down 10.6% to 61,767 units, commercial vehicle production was down 34.4% to 1,888 units year over ye
CAMPI-TMA: Philippine vehicle sales down 2.5% YoY to 37,319 units in July 2026
Reported on August 26, 2026, according to data released by the Chamber of Automotive Manufacturers of the Philippines Inc. (CAMPI) and the Truck Manufacturers Association (TMA), combined vehicle sales declined 2.5% YoY to 37,319 units in July. Passenger car sales fell 6.4% to 7,600 units, while commercial vehicle sal
CPCA estimates August passenger car retail sales at 1.58 million units
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
July vehicle production in Thailand up 6.1%; sales up 20.1%
On August 25, 2026, the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) reported that Thailand produced 117,383 vehicles in July 2026, up 6.1% YoY. Of total output, around 38% was for domestic sales and 62% for export markets. Passenger vehicle production in July included 24,173 HEVs and 13,422 BEVs. During January–July 2026, to
Three Japanese OEMs release July 2026 new car sales figures in China, all down y/y
Three Japanese OEMs recently announced their July 2026 new car sales results in China.
Toyota reported sales of 114,700 units in China in July, down 24.3% year-over-year (y/y), marking its sixth consecutive month of y/y decline. Year-to-date (YTD) sales fell 18.2% y/y to 809,400 units. GAC Toyota sold 53,120 units in
Malaysian new car sales increase by 5.1%, and production increases by 5.2% in July
Malaysian Automotive Association (MAA) announced that new car sales of 73,615 units in July increased by 5.1% over the same month in 2025. PV (passenger vehicles) sales increased 6.9% to 68,900 units. CV (commercial vehicles) sales decreased 16.1% to 4,715 units.
New car sales for the first seven months of 2026 incre
Brazil’s auto production growth ranks second worldwide after India in Jan.-Jul. 2026
On August 7, multiple sources reported that Brazil reinforced its position as one of the world's fastest-growing automotive manufacturing markets, ranking second globally in vehicle production growth during the first seven months of 2026, behind only India.
According to the Brazilian Association of Automotive Vehicle
Turkish vehicle sales down 24.5% and production down 19.2% in July amid ongoing tight loan conditions and strong euro
The Automotive Manufacturers Association (OSD) announced that Turkish vehicle sales of 83,713 units in July 2026 represented a 24.5% decrease over July 2025. Passenger vehicle sales decreased 25.8% to 62,478 units, while commercial vehicle sales decreased 20.4% to 21,235 units. The Turkish market continued to contrac
Argentine vehicle sales down 31.9%, production down 16.0%, exports up 28.3% in July 2026; exports stay strong despite weak domestic demand
On August 5, Argentina’s Association of Automobile Manufacturers (ADEFA) announced that its wholesale sales of 34,178 vehicles in July 2026 were down 22.4% from June and down 31.9% from July 2025. For the first seven months of 2026, wholesale sales totaled 262,307 vehicles, down 24.9% year-over-year.
Argentina’s prod
Toyota, Honda release July 2026 new car sales figures in China, both down y/y
Recently, Japanese OEMs Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota) and Honda Motor Co., Ltd (Honda) released their July 2026 new car sales results in China.
Toyota reported sales of 114,700 units in China in July, down 24.3% year-over-year (y/y), marking its sixth consecutive month of y/y decline. Year-to-date (YTD) sales fel
Hyundai Vietnam sales down 1.6% YoY in July 2026 to 3,543 units
Announced on August 11, 2026, Thanh Cong Group (TC Group) reported that Hyundai Thanh Cong Vietnam (HTV) recorded sales of 3,543 vehicles in July 2026 (down 1.6% YoY). Total Hyundai sales for the first seven months of 2026 reached 28,612 units (up 2.9% YoY).
In July 2026, the Hyundai Creta was the best-selling model
China’s July vehicle production, sales volumes decrease by 0.7% y/y, 0.3% y/y, respectively
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,
Auto sales in Vietnam up 6.2% in July, showing signs of recovery; demand for HV continues to expand
According to the Vietnam Automobile Manufacturers Association (VAMA) report issued on August 11, automobile sales (including imported vehicles of non-VAMA manufacturers' sales) in Vietnam were up 6.2% year-over-year to 33,707 units in July. CKD volume was 13,798 units and CBU volume was 19,909 units.
VAMA members (20
Indonesia's vehicle sales up 33.3% to in July, market expands amid economic recovery, with BYD and Geely seeing sales growth
The Association of Indonesia Automotive Industries (GAIKINDO) and other sources reported that Indonesian vehicle sales in July 2026 were 81,115 units, up 33.3% compared to July 2025.
By automaker sales in July, Toyota was up 14.5% y/y to 21,642 units and a 26.7% market share. Daihatsu was up 35.2% to 14,125 units wit
Russian vehicle sales decrease 0.2% in July 2026
The 133,389 new vehicles sold in Russia in July 2026 represented a decrease of 0.2% compared to the same month in 2025 according to SIGMA EXPO Group.
The 797,808 new cars and LCVs sold in the first seven months of 2026 represented an increase of 8.4% over the same period in 2025.
Passenger Cars sales in July 2026 rep
TAIA highlights mixed performance in Thailand's H1 2026 vehicle exports by region
Announced on August 10, 2026, the Thai Automotive Industry Association (TAIA) released an infographic with data from the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) showing Thailand's vehicle export performance across major regions in the first half of 2026.
Exports to the Middle East declined 32% YoY to 62,383 units, mainl



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