Tough choice between the 3,970€ Wuling Sunshine and the 135,000€ Tesla Model S in Bayanhot This is Part 4 of our 2018 China exploration. You can check out Part 1: The cars of Beijing and using the Didi app here, Part 2: Renting a car in China here and Part 3: The cars…
24.134 BAIC BJEV EC found a buyer in China in May: the electric invasion has started. * See the Top 94 All China-made brands and Top 596 models by clicking on the title * April 2017 – April 2018 monthly All-models data also available, Contact us here After detailing China May…
The VW Lavida is the best-selling vehicle in China for the 2nd month running. * See the Top 80 All China-made brands and Top 445 models by clicking on the title * According to the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers (CAAM), wholesales of new light vehicles in China gain a solid…
Welcome to our Exclusive Guide to all 189 active Chinese brands. 135 brands have been added since its original publication in January 2018. This guide is the result of years of research and multiple investigating trips to China. It includes car, electric vehicle, pickup, bus and truck manufacturers. For now we…
Volkswagen has now sold over 1 million vehicles in China in 2018. The Lavida is #1 in April. * See the Top 80 China-made brands and Top 435 models (wholesales) by clicking on the title * Based on wholesales data released by the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers (CAAM), new light…
Aiways RG - or is it the Roland Gumpert Nathalie? Confused. After describing the Top 5 foreigners that made themselves noticed at the Beijing Auto Show, we get right into our traditional detailed coverage of the best performing Chinese carmakers at the Show. This post lists the 15 local manufacturers…
The Bora hits a new record, helping VW to its largest ever wholesale volume. * See the Top 77 All China-made brands and Top 425 models by clicking on the title * New light vehicle sales in China start the year a lot better than expected given the purchase tax…
Geely makes a splash in 2017 and overtakes Wuling and Changan to become #1 Chinese. * See the Top 95 All China-made brands and Top 595 models by clicking on the title * Consult 35 years worth of Chinese Historical Data here NOW UPDATED with additional data featuring Foday, GAC…
Dongfeng Fengxing S560 After detailing October sales for China, as is the tradition on BSCB we now focus on the new locally-produced launches for the month, so you can stay up-to-the-minute on the latest additions in the world’s largest market. After ten new arrivals in September, the October class has another…
The Baojun 510 symbolises the dynamism of Chinese brands in the SUV segment. * See the Top 77 All China-made brands and Top 422 All-models by clicking on the title * Sales of passenger cars in China confirm they are now firmly back in positive with a third consecutive year-on-year…
Facelifted Haval H6 Coupe (red label). Picture auto.sohu.com * See the Top 76 All-brands and Top 426 All-models by clicking on the title * Light vehicle sales in China are up for the second month in a row at +4.3% year-on-year in July to 1.678.900 units, an impressive feat on…
The much-awaited WEY VV7 makes its first appearance in the Chinese charts in June. Today we pay special attention to the new locally-produced launches in China so you stay aware of the latest development in the fastest-evolving car market in the world. In June, the Chinese market is back into…
Baojun has a new blockbuster in its hands: the 510, but it killed the 560. * See the Top 82 All-brands and Top 531 All-models by clicking on the title * One year ago, the Chinese passenger car market was up a robust 9.2% and improved further over the second…
The Buick Excelle is the best-selling nameplate in China in June. * See the Top 76 All-brands and Top 437 All-models by clicking on the title * China-made light vehicle sales have ended two consecutive months of year-on-year decline in June at +2.3% to 1.83 million deliveries according to the…
The Baojun 510 is an instant success but cannibalises the 560. Picture courtesy qq.com * See the Top 74 brands and Top 403 models by clicking on the title * New light vehicles sales in China are up by a slim 1.7% year-on-year in March to 2.1 million wholesale units.…