In the first half of 2026, China's passenger vehicle retail sales reached only 8.701 million units, down 20.2% year-on-year. Domestic brands' market share climbed to 71.8%, while joint ventures fell across the board, with Honda's sales declining 34.7%.
16922 hours ago
China's H1 2026 passenger vehicle retail sales reached 8.7 million units, down 20.2% YoY. SAIC Motor reclaimed the top spot with 2.05 million sales, followed by BYD at 1.81 million. Overseas exports became the breakthrough key, with three automakers achieving doubled growth.
1535 days ago
The 23rd Changchun International Auto Expo opened on July 11 at the Changchun Northeast Asia International Expo Center. With the theme "Moving Forward, Together," the exhibition covers 200,000 square meters, bringing together 53 major domestic and international OEMs and over 100 brands. Coinciding with the 70th anniversary of China's first domestically produced vehicle, the expo adopts an innovative four-dimensional model of "main venue + sub-venue, offline exhibition + online cloud exhibition," expecting to attract over 500,000 visitors. BYD, NIO, Geely, and other new energy brands debuted more than 20 new models in the Northeast region for the first time.
2696 days ago
BYD's premium brand Denza will globally launch its first all-electric two-door sports car, the Denza Z, at the UK's Goodwood Festival of Speed on July 9. The vehicle features a triple-motor system delivering 1,582 hp peak power, sub-2-second 0-100 km/h acceleration, and a top speed of 350 km/h. It also debuts China's first fully in-house steer-by-wire system and the industry's first magnetorheological suspension for NEVs.
4848 days ago_1782370045377.png)
In April 2026, Chinese indigenous brands reached a 54.2% market share in Russia's new car market for the first time, crossing the 50% threshold. Haval operates a fully-owned manufacturing plant, while Chery and Geely have pursued lighter asset models. Localization, after-sales networks, and pricing strategy are identified as the key success factors.
53423 days agoChinese自主品牌 have achieved 62.3% combined market share in SUV and MPV segments, up 18.5 percentage points from 2021. But in sedans,自主品牌 share is only 35.2%, with BBA holding 58.6% of the above-200,000 yuan sedan market. Sedans have become the final main battlefield between Chinese and foreign brands.
41932 days agoRussian new car demand in spring 2026 rose 14.6% year-over-year, with Chinese brands growing 33% and holding over 60% market share. Exeed RX demand surged nearly 5x, while Hongqi and Belgee grew 3.5x. Average new car prices reached 3.5 million rubles, with Chinese brands now dominating the mid-to-high-end market.
28442 days agoSouth Africa's April 2026 auto sales rankings show Chinese brands occupying 4 positions in the top 10 with a combined 23.4% market share. Great Wall ranked 6th with 2,485 units, Chery 7th with 2,462, Jetour 8th with 1,804, and Omoda&Jaecoo 9th with 1,383. The collective breakthrough of Chinese brands in the African market validates product adaptability and multi-brand matrix strategies, offering important reference value for Central Asian and Russian dealers.
24742 days ago
Latest 2026 data shows Chinese brand passenger vehicles now hold 40% market share in Russia, making China the largest brand camp in the country. This means 4 out of every 10 new cars sold are Chinese. Chery, Haval, Geely and Changan have established deep roots through KD assembly and localized operations, while Japanese and Korean brands continue to retreat. For Central Asian and Russian buyers, the choice space, after-sales network and product iteration speed of Chinese cars have fundamentally changed.
46651 days ago
Japanese eight major automakers reported a combined 48% year-over-year decline in operating profit for FY2026, the steepest drop since the 2009 financial crisis. Meanwhile, Chinese brands' global sales share surpassed 35%, with an absolute dominance in the NEV segment. The global automotive industry's power center is accelerating its shift from traditional manufacturing giants to China—a structural transformation that carries significant implications for car buyers in Central Asia and Russia.
44153 days ago
May 2026 data shows Chinese brands' share of the European pure-electric vehicle market exceeded 15% for the first time, reaching 15.2%. This milestone marks the transition of Chinese EV exports from "exploratory entry" to "scaled establishment." For buyers in Central Asia and Russia, Chinese EVs gaining recognition in Europe—the world's most demanding automotive market—serves as a significant quality endorsement signal.
31653 days agoIn May 2026, Chinese brand vehicle sales in Russia rose 8% month-over-month, ending a three-month consecutive decline. Haval and Chery led the rebound, driven by systematic adjustments in product mix, channel strategy, and pricing mechanisms.
19660 days ago
EX1000
