From July 1, Russia raised scrap tax by 30% and Brazil restored EV import tariffs to 35%. Under dual tariff barriers, Chinese auto exports to Russia fell nearly two-thirds, while Brazil offers CKD low-rate and zero-tariff quotas for localization.
4905 days agoChina exported 877,000 passenger vehicles in June, up 82.3% YoY and 11.5% MoM, representing 37% of manufacturer sales. NEVs accounted for 56.9% of exports, with self-owned brands shipping 763,000 units, up 86% YoY.
2006 days agoAs the global automotive market landscape reshapes, the right-hand drive (RHD) market is becoming a new blue ocean for Chinese automakers going global. With its unique geographical location, mature automotive consumption environment, and close ties with Southeast Asian markets, Hong Kong is becoming an important testing ground for Chinese automakers to validate products and build brands. BYD, XPen
22227 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.
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The Jan-Apr 2026 Chinese independent OEM sales top 5 is out: BYD leads with 1.194M units, Chery rises to 2nd with 786K (boosted by exports), Changan 3rd at 732K. Geely and Great Wall round out the top 5 at 621K and 418K respectively. NEV penetration rate has become the decisive ranking variable.
28755 days agoSince October 2025, Russia raised vehicle scrappage tax by 70-85%, pushing combined tax burden past 50% for some models. This policy combo is reshaping China's auto export landscape to Russia. This article breaks down the policy impact chain, analyzes localization breakthrough paths by Great Wall, Chery, and Geely, and evaluates supply chain risks and opportunities for overseas buyers tracking the Russian market.
46056 days agoRussia has announced a further 15% increase in import vehicle scrappage tax, adding to accumulated hikes since 2023. Faced with mounting cost pressure, leading Chinese automakers are accelerating their shift from budget volume models to high-value vehicle exports, while exploring KD assembly and localization routes to mitigate tax burdens.
13760 days agoRussia's mandatory localization decree for the taxi industry has formally taken effect, requiring new taxi registrations from 2027 onward to meet minimum local content standards. Great Wall and Geely have urgently initiated KD kit assembly partnership negotiations, seeking to bypass policy barriers through local production to preserve this B2B market exceeding 150,000 annual units.
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