Auto Consumption Index Rises to 72.9 in Feb, March Sales Expected to Surge Post-CNY

Published: Mar 8, 2026 00:10
The China Automobile Dealers Association released the latest “Automobile Consumption Index”: in February 2026, the Automobile Consumption Index reached 72.9, showing a clear upward trend compared with the previous month. Sales in March are expected to increase significantly compared with February, as the market enters a post–Chinese New Year phase of recovery and rebound.

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