Geely posts another euphoric score in August. CAAM hasn't yet communicated detailed data about the Chinese market, we'll update this article when they do. For now, the selection of models included in this dataset adds up to 2,031,354 in August, up 6.9% year-on-year with a YTD tally up 9.6% to…
AITO is among the Top 10 brands in China for the first time in July. Today we can share with you All brands and All models retail sales data for China in June. After shooting up 22.7% in June, the Chinese retail market drastically slows down its growth in July,…
The Mercedes Maybach S-Class is the 8th best-selling import in China in July. Another dismal month for import sales in China, a disappearing species. They are off -20.3% to 44,545 for the month and down -12.9% to 324,677 year-to-date. Leader Lexus (-5.5%) once again beats the market to remain a…
Now that July wholesales data has been explored, it’s time to detail the latest launches on the Chinese market. This month is quiet, with only tree new models entering the charts, 1 of them a foreigner. To fully understand the scope of the Chinese market, make sure you consult our…
Geely Galaxy NEV sales soar 115.3% YoY According to data by the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers (CAAM), Chinese wholesales gain a formidable 14.7% year-on-year in July to 2,593,000 units. Among this, Passenger Vehicles are also up 14.7% to 2,287,000 and Commercial Vehicles up 14.1% to 306,000. Year-to-date, PV gain…
AITO breaks its volume record in June thanks to the new M8. Today we can share with you All brands and All models retail sales data for China in June. After growing by 16.4% in May, sales of the selection of vehicles included in this report shoot up 22.7% year-on-year…
The Lexus ES is once again the #1 imported car in China. (next gen pictured) 49,531 new imported cars found a buyer in China in June, a -7.7% year-on-year regression. The year-to-date tally is now off -11.5% to 280,132. Like last month, Lexus (+14.7%) stands out as the only year-on-year…
Now that June wholesales data has been studied, it’s time to detail the latest launches on the Chinese market. This month there are six models entering the charts, all Chinese. To fully understand the scope of the Chinese market, make sure you consult our Exclusive Guide to all 188 active…
The Geely Xingyuan sells over 200,000 units in just 6 months. Over the First Half of 2025, Chinese passenger vehicle wholesales (= factory shipments) gain a splendid 12.2% year-on-year to 13,279,000 units. This is a new record at this stage of the year, eclipsing the previous mark hit in 2022,…
Leapmotor sells almost 45,000 units in China in June. According to data by local association CAAM, the Chinese wholesales market is up a fantastic 13.8% year-on-year in June to 2,904,000 units. Passenger Cars shipments are up an even more impressive 15.1% to 2,490,000 units. This includes 1,339,000 SUVs (+18.3%), 1,039,000…
The much anticipated launch of the Xiaomi YU7 has not disappointed, to say the least: it attracted no less than 200,000 orders in just 3 minutes and 289,000 in 1 hour. A deposit of 20,000 yuan (2,375€ or US$2,800) gives you an immediate locked order and fast delivery, as there…
The Geely Xingyuan is now #1 year-to-date in China. Today we can share with you today All brands and All models retail sales data for China in May. Sales of the selection of vehicles included in this report shoot up 16.4% year-on-year this month to 1,834,544 units. This means the…
Lexus ES sales are up 31.2% YoY (next generation pictured) Sales of new imported cars in China continue to slide down at -5.5% year-on-year to 47,938. The year-to-date tally is now off -12.4% to 230,664. Market leader Lexus (+27.3%) is the only year-on-year gainer in the Top 10, and not…
After covering May wholesales data, let's have a look at the new models hitting Chinese roads in May. has been covered, it’s time to study the latest launches on the Chinese market. It's a small month, with just 5 novelties including one foreigner, and none surpassing 500 sales. To fully…
Leapmotor B10 monthly sales are already above 10,000 units. According to data by CAAM (China Association of Automobile Manufacturers), wholesales of new vehicles in China surge 11.2% year-on-year in May to 2,686,000 units (this figure includes exports). In the detail, it's 2,352,000 passenger cars (+13.3%) and 335,000 commercial vehicles (-2%)…