Introduction — AUTO REVIEW

In October 2026, China's auto production and sales reached 3.063 million and 3.016 million units, respectively — up 2.5% and 2% from the previous month, but down 8.8% and 9.2% from a year earlier.

For the January–October period, cumulative auto production and sales stood at 26.318 million and 26.286 million units, respectively, down 5% and 5.1% year-on-year.

Key Figures at a Glance

Overall Market: October sales totaled 3.016 million units, down 9.2%; cumulative January–October sales reached 26.286 million units, down 5.1%

Passenger Vehicles: October sales totaled 2.662 million units, down 10.1%; cumulative January–October sales reached 22.622 million units, down 6.6%

Commercial Vehicles: October sales totaled 354,000 units, down 1.8%; cumulative January–October sales reached 3.663 million units, up 5.3%

New Energy Vehicles (NEVs): October sales totaled 1.940 million units, up 13.1%; cumulative January–October sales reached 14.411 million units, up 11.3%

Chinese-Brand Passenger Vehicles: October sales totaled 2.111 million units, down 1.7%; cumulative January–October sales reached 16.854 million units, up 0.3% Auto Exports: October exports totaled 1.066 million units, up 60.2%; cumulative January–October exports reached 9.271 million units, up 65.1%

Editor: Zheng Xueqin