Introduction        AUTO--REVIEW

In September 2026, the automotive industry witnessed production and sales figures of 2.99 million and 2.956 million units, respectively. This marked an 11.4% month-on-month increase in production and a 9% rise in sales. However, compared to the same period last year, production declined by 8.7% and sales by 8.4%.

From January to September, cumulative auto production and sales stood at 23.246 million and 23.271 million units, respectively, both showing a 4.5% decrease year-on-year.

KEY POINTS AT A GLANCE

Overall Auto Market: In September, 2.956 million units were sold, marking an 8.4% decrease; from January to September, sales reached 23.271 million units, down by 4.5% year-on-year.

Passenger Vehicles: September sales stood at 2.588 million units, a 9.5% decrease; from January to September, 19.960 million units were sold, reflecting a 6.1% decline.

Commercial Vehicles: In September, 369,000 units were sold, showing a slight 0.2% increase; from January to September, sales reached 3.311 million units, up by 6.2%.

New Energy Vehicles: September sales soared to 1.823 million units, a significant 13.6% increase; from January to September, 12.472 million units were sold, marking an 11.1% rise.

Chinese Brand Passenger Vehicles: In September, 1.996 million units were sold, a marginal 0.6% decrease; from January to September, sales reached 14.743 million units, showing a slight 0.6% increase.

Auto Exports: September saw 1.053 million units exported, a remarkable 61.4% increase; from January to September, exports totaled 8.205 million units, up by 65.8%.

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Editor: Zheng Xueqin