Top 10 Auto Makers in China See Mixed Sales Growth in Jan 2026, SAIC and Geely Among Gainers

Published: Feb 24, 2026 13:37
According to statistical analysis by CAAM, in January 2026, the top 10 enterprises (groups) in terms of auto sales sold a total of 1.962 million units, accounting for 83.6% of total auto sales. Among these ten enterprises, compared with the same period last year, SAIC, Geely Holding, Dongfeng, GAC Group, and Great Wall Motor saw varying degrees of growth in sales, while the other enterprises experienced varying degrees of decline.

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