EnergyReader · 2026-08-02 19:29

China Auto Market Heading for 14% Delivery Drop in 2026 as Domestic Sales Stall

By EnergyReader Newsroom · August 2, 2026

China's Passenger Car Association projects full-year 2026 domestic deliveries will reach 20.4 million units, according to a report published Sunday (2026-08-02), a drop of more than 14% from the record 23.7 million units sold in 2025.

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