China Imports 38,000 Vehicles in May, Down 19% YoY
China’s vehicle imports dropped 19% to 38K units in May 2026, continuing an eight-year decline due to rising domestic competition and shipping issues.
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China’s NEV Exports Jump 59% in May, Led by Strong Demand in Brazil
China’s vehicle exports soared 42% in May 2026, driven by growing demand for new-energy vehicles, especially in Brazil.
China Car Sales Drop 23% in First 3 Weeks of June, NEV Share Hits 63.8%
Passenger vehicle retail sales in China declined 23% year-on-year in June, although demand is gradually improving with NEVs driving market growth amid challenging conditions.
China’s EV Charging Infrastructure Hits 22.5 Million Units by End-May
China’s EV charging infrastructure grew 44.9% year-on-year to 22.497 million connectors by May 2026, driven by private installations.
L2+ ADAS in 87.4% of China’s New Energy Passenger Cars in Jan-April
China’s NEV market sees rising ADAS adoption and sales, with intelligent driving features becoming standard as competition shifts to software and efficiency.
Baidu’s Apollo Go Overtakes Waymo to Lead Global Robotaxi Rankings
Baidu’s Apollo Go ranked first in Robotaxi operations, surpassing Waymo, highlighting China’s emerging dominance in the industry.
Chinese Brands Grab 11.4% Share as Europe’s Auto Market Grows 3.6% in May
In May 2026, Europe saw a 3.6% rise in vehicle registrations, driven by electrified vehicles and significant growth from Chinese brands.
BYD DaTang Locks over 90K Orders, Presale Conversion Nears 60%
BYD’s DaTang SUV saw rapid sales growth, with 90K locked orders and strong demand for higher-spec models post-launch.
China B-Class SUV Sales Rise 9% YoY in May as Model Y, Li i6 Lead
In May, China’s passenger vehicle market struggled, but B-class SUVs thrived, with wholesale volume up 9% year-on-year, despite overall declines in retail sales.
China NEV Retail Sales Fall 8% in June 1–14 as Penetration Nears 64%
China’s passenger vehicle market faces a decline in sales and production, while new energy vehicles show slight positive growth amidst ongoing challenges.