China’s domestic auto sales plunged 23.1% year-on-year in the first two months of 2026 as reduced government stimulus and sweeping policy changes dampened consumer demand, reports Caixin. Overall domestic auto sales fell to 2.8 million vehicles in January and February, according to data released by the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers (CAAM). Domestic deliveries of new […]
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Tesla’s China-made EV sales rose for a fourth month in a row in February, reports Reuters. This comes as a low comparison base from last year outweighed headwinds from seasonal factors. Sales of Model 3 and Model Y vehicles made in its Shanghai plant, including exports to markets including Europe, totalled 58,600 units last month, up […]
BMW will recall 147,830 vehicles in China over a manufacturing issue with the starter motor, which could result in difficulty starting the vehicle or in extreme cases “pose a fire risk,” reports Reuters, citing China’s market regulator. The recall will cover some imported BMW 2 Series, 4 Series, 5 Series, 6 Series, 7 Series, X4, X5, X6, […]
China’s domestic car sales plunged 23.1% year-on-year to 2.8 million vehicles during the first two months of 2026, as fading subsidies and policy changes have dampened demand. New energy vehicles (NEVs) had a particular large drop, with sales falling 27.5% during the period. One big hit to NEV sales was the removal of a tax […]
Li Shufu, chairman of vehicle manufacturer Geely, has proposed that China promote methanol-powered trucks for medium- and long-distance freight, reports Caixin. He argues they offer a practical way to decarbonize a sector where electric and hydrogen options have struggled to gain traction. Li, a member of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), submitted the […]