Chinese Automakers’ Europe Sales Top 100,000 in Dec 2025 as Market Share Nears 10%
Full-year 2025 sales of Chinese brands in Europe reached about 811,000 units, up 99% YoYr, lifting market share to 6.1%.
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Full-year 2025 sales of Chinese brands in Europe reached about 811,000 units, up 99% YoYr, lifting market share to 6.1%.
The top three Japanese automakers sold approximately 3.08 million vehicles in China in 2025, accounting for less than 9% of the market share.
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