Cui Dongshu from the China Passenger Car Association: 70,000 Imported Vehicles in January–February, Up 25% Year-on-Year

Published: Mar 31, 2026 11:35

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Cui Dongshu, Secretary General of the China Passenger Car Association (CPCA), stated that due to the low base in January 2025, imported vehicles reached 70,000 units in January–February 2026, a year-on-year increase of 25%, marking a rare significant growth for the January–February period in recent times. Among them, imported vehicles in February 2026 stood at 32,000 units, down 12% year-on-year and 17% from January, indicating a gradual return to normal market growth.

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