[MIIT: Automotive Industry Economic Performance in September 2026]

Published: Oct 13, 2026 10:31 (GMT+8)
In September 2026, China's automobile production and sales reached 2.99 million and 2.956 million units, down 8.7% and 8.4% YoY, respectively. Among them, NEV production and sales reached 1.814 million and 1.823 million units, up 12.2% and 13.6% YoY, respectively.

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