Mercedes manages the only single-digit drop in the Top 20. After strict lockdowns stifled February wholesales down -79.1% and just as the rest of the world gets hit by the COVID-19 pandemic, the Chinese new vehicle market is already bouncing back quite spectacularly, as we already mentioned in the past week.…
The Changan CS75 breaks its volume record for the 2nd month in a row. The last month of the year is traditionally busier in China as manufacturers rush to register cars to meet annual emissions targets. This year is no exception, and even though they marks a 18th consecutive month…
Jetour retail sales soar 76.2% year-on-year in China in November. After studying Chinese wholesales (factory shipments to dealerships) for November, it's time to get into retail sales (registrations to end customers), our second complete monthly coverage of the Chinese market to "keep'em honest". Indeed wholesales can be artificially inflated by…
The VW Tayron hits a 6th consecutive all-time record volume in November. New China wholesales endure an excruciating 17th straight month of year-on-year decline but for the 2nd month in a row the dip is the smallest since the market started falling in July 2018 at just -3.6% to 2.457.000 units. This means…
Toyota Corolla China sales are up 41.2% year-on-year in October. The Chinese wholesales market is down for the 16th consecutive month in October but, in a potential sign of improvement, its drop is the lowest since the market started skidding down in July 2018. Wholesales dip -4% year-on-year to 2.284.000…
The Mercedes GLC is among the Top 10 best-selling SUVs in China in February. Just as January retail sales seemed to want to perk up, Chinese wholesales remain stuck in hell for now. Traditionally the weakest month of the year due to Lunar New Year celebrations and extended holidays, February…
The new VW Tharu hits a record 13.337 retail sales in China in January. Chinese wholesales data for January (-15.8%) marked a 7th consecutive market drop and third double-digit decline in a row, but this month retail sales is a completely and spectacularly different story. Since February 2018, we offer you a new…
Chinese consumers are now getting nervous about buying a new car. The VW Lavida is up 57% though. * See the Top 90 All China-made brands and Top 465 models by clicking on the title * The depression Chinese new vehicle sales have fallen into in the past few months…
Chinese brand Bisu (-79%) had focused solely on SUVs and is now paying the price dearly. * See the Top 80 All China-made brands and Top 450 models by clicking on the title * Wholesales data released by the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers (CAAM) shows a second year-on-year decline in…
In 2017, 10 to 15% of new cars were sold in China thanks to peer-to-peer lending online platforms. * See the Top 95 All China-made brands and Top 600 models by clicking on the title * April 2017 – July 2018 monthly All-models China Retail data also available, Contact us here…
Geely posts a 28th consecutive month of double-digit gains thanks to a strong sedan lineup. * See the Top 83 All China-made brands and Top 440 models by clicking on the title * According to data released by the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers (CAAM), in July the Chinese new light…
The Nissan Sylphy is the #1 vehicle with Chinese end-consumers for the 2nd time running. * See the Top 94 All China-made brands and Top 598 models by clicking on the title * April 2017 – May 2018 monthly All-models China Retail data also available, Contact us here With a little…
Geely sales surge 37%, leaping from #6 to #2 in the brands ranking. * See the Top 85 All China-made brands and Top 540 models by clicking on the title * After slowing down from +9.2% in H1 2016 to +1.6% in H1 2017, the new light vehicle market in…
The VW Lavida is the best-selling vehicle in China for the third month running. * See the Top 80 All China-made brands and Top 445 models by clicking on the title * According to data released by the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers (CAAM), new light vehicle sales in China gain…
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…