China's auto market is projected to see NEV sales reach 19 million units in 2026, up 15.2% YoY with penetration hitting 54.4%. Smart driving and globalization are emerging as the two core engines driving industry growth.
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Chery Group's global cumulative sales have exceeded 20 million units, with the Fulwin A9 delivered as the 20 millionth vehicle. Chery products are sold in over 130 countries and regions, with nearly 7 million overseas users accounting for roughly 35% of its total base. In the first half of 2026, exports reached 943,800 units, up 71.5% year over year, setting new monthly records for four consecutive months.
4132 days ago
At the 2026 China Auto Forum, CAAM Deputy Secretary-General Chen Xu stated that talent will be decisive for China's auto industry to achieve three breakthroughs by 2030: technological innovation, industrial ecosystem, and brand influence. H1 2026 auto exports hit 5.096 million units, up 65.3% YoY, yet the talent gap has reached 1.03 million, with ADAS engineer supply-demand ratio at just 0.38.
4883 days ago
In H1 2026, China's auto market showed a "cold domestic, hot overseas" pattern — passenger vehicle retail slumped ~20% while exports jumped 65.3%. Against this backdrop, Geely Holding delivered standout results: 1.93 million units sold (a record high), NEV penetration rising to 56.9% vs. the industry average of 49.6%. ZEEKR sales soared 97%, while exports surged 158%, with monthly exports breaching 100,000 units for the first time in June.
3613 days ago
The 2026 China Auto Forum convened in Shanghai, where Gasgoo CEO Zhou Xiaoying moderated a roundtable on independent design. Experts from Jilin University, FAW Hongqi, Italian RF Company, and Avatr explored the cultural awakening and paradigm transformation of Chinese automotive design.
4354 days ago
At the 2026 China Automotive Forum, the industry-education integration model jointly demonstrated by Chery and Wuhu Vocational and Technical University drew significant industry attention. Nearly three decades of deep collaboration, close to 10,000 skilled professionals trained, and an innovative "Nine Co-Six Modernizations" mechanism offer a replicable solution to the talent gap plaguing the global automotive industry.
4994 days ago
According to Gasgoo Automotive Research Institute, China's passenger vehicle and NEV exports maintained strong growth from January to May 2026, with regional differentiation becoming more evident. Brazil and Russia led passenger vehicle exports, together accounting for over 40% of the top 10 destinations, while European markets continued to grow steadily.
4267 days ago
Australian media recognizes China as the undisputed global leader in electric vehicles. From battery swap technology to megawatt fast charging, from fully automated production lines to the world's largest charging network, China is reshaping global automotive competition through its complete industrial chain advantages.
3248 days ago
In the first half of 2026, China's passenger vehicle market saw a 20.2% year-on-year decline, yet Leapmotor delivered 356,500 units to top the new force rankings with 60.8% growth. June single-month deliveries hit a record 93,376 units, with overseas exports nearing 100K units — exceeding full-year 2025 exports.
5059 days ago
In 2026, the NEV battery supply chain is undergoing a silent revolution. CATL's once-dominant exclusive supply model is being systematically dismantled by Xiaomi, Li Auto, and Harmony Intelligent Mobility. Second-tier battery makers like Sunwoda, CALB, and Gotion are rapidly rising as core options for diversified sourcing. This supply chain restructuring not only reshapes domestic competition but also brings more cost-competitive battery solutions to export models targeting Central Asia, Russia, and other emerging markets.
27511 days agoOn July 15, 2026, China's auto market witnessed a rare phenomenon: seven new models launched simultaneously in a single day. Deeper data from BYD Executive Vice President He Zhiqi reveals that Chinese automakers released 542 new models in the first five months of 2026 — an average of 3.6 per day — while the domestic market contracted by 20%. New vehicle lifecycles have shrunk dramatically, and industry competition has escalated from "fierce" to "brutal."
45611 days ago
On July 16, 2026, China's Ministry of Finance, Customs, and Taxation jointly announced that lithium battery consumption tax will be restored from September 1, 2026, ending the 11-year battery tax exemption. The first-year rate is 2%, rising to 4% from September 2027. Industry estimates suggest pure EV manufacturing costs will increase by RMB 396–1,200 per vehicle. This is seen as a key signal of NEV tax incentives gradually phasing out and aligning with ICE vehicle taxation.
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