The BYD Seagull climbs on the podium for only its 4th month in market. Boosted by both national government consumption incentives and promotions by carmakers, the Chinese wholesales market manages a 8.4% year-on-year gain to 2,582,000 units according to data by the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers (CAAM). This is…
The Chinese continue to add new brands to an already long list, with 8 additional marques bringing the total up to 199. Notice most of the brands launched this time belong to well known, large manufacturers. This time, additions are Aion - not a subbrand of GAC anymore, Cao Cao…
Baojun Cloud It is now time to study the new locally produced models hitting the Chinese market this month. This way you can stay up-to-date on the latest developments in the largest and most dynamic market in the world. This month we have a more moderate 4 new models hitting…
NIO smashes its all-time volume record in July. We can share with you today All brands and All models retail sales data for China in July. BSCB is the only non-Chinese medium to cover both wholesales (ex-factory shipments) and retail sales data for China so you can get the most…
The Land Rover Defender is the 4th best-selling import in China in July. Just as exports soar to record levels, the Chinese import less and less models in the country, with July volumes off -24.8% to 57,354 units. Keep in mind July 2022 was already down -12.9% on the year prior.…
As expected, the BYD Seagull is an instant blockbuster in China. According to data by the CAAM (China Association of Automobile Manufacturers), wholesales in China endure their first year-on-year drop since January, edging down -1.4% to 2,387,000 units. As this shows a slumping market, it is worth remembering that July…
LI Auto breaks its volume record for the third month in a row. We can share with you today All brands and All models retail sales data for China in June. BSCB is the only non-Chinese medium to cover both wholesales (ex-factory shipments) and retail sales data for China so…
The Lexus ES sells three time the volume of the #2. Import sales in China slide -12.4% year-on-year in June to 62,055 units, leading to a H1 tally off -4.3% to 351,650. We're on a long term negative trend here as June 2022 was already down -18.9% on the year…
Smart #3 After going through June 2023 Chinese wholesales, we now focus the new locally produced models hitting the Chinese market this month. This way you can stay up-to-date on the latest developments in the largest and most dynamic market in the world. This month we have no less than 10…
The BYD Yuan Plus is sold as the Atto 3 in export markets. According to data from the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers (CAAM), the Chinese wholesales market is up 9.8% over H1 2023 to 13,239,000 units including 11,268,000 Passenger Vehicles (+8.8%) and 1,971,000 Commercial Vehicles (+15.8%). Production is up…
The BYD Seagull is already inside the Chinese Top 25. In June a raft of marketing activities by manufacturers and the instruction by the central government that local governments and financial institutions introduce subsidies to boost car sales can't lift the Chinese wholesales market significantly. It only edges up 4.8% year-on-year in…
The Wuling Mini Truck is the best-selling LCV in China in May. 260,265 new Light Commercial Vehicles hit Chinese roads in May, a 32% year-on-year improvement. Keep in mind May 2022 was off 41% on the year prior. The year-to-date volume now stands at 1,249,83, up 9% on the same period…
The GAC Aion Y breaks its volume record in May. We can share with you today All brands and All models retail sales data for China in May. BSCB is the only non-Chinese medium to cover both wholesales (ex-factory shipments) and retail sales data for China so you can get…
Audi Q7 sales in China are up 273.9% in May. Imports of new cars in China gain 8% year-on-year in May to 58,400 units, keeping in mind May 2022 was off -31.8% on the year prior. The year-to-date tally is now down -1.3% to 289,680. Mercedes (+9.4%) hold onto the brands…
BYD Seagull After detailing May 2023 Chinese wholesales, let's now focus the new locally produced models for the month. This way you can stay up-to-date on the latest developments in the largest and most dynamic market in the world. This month we have no less than 10 new models hitting Chinese…