Over 1.8 million cars were sold in the Chinese domestic market in the first half of 2006, a remarkable 46.9 percent increase over 2005.

General Motors' Chinese joint venture was the sales leader, up from third place last year, followed by Chinese/foreign company partnerships led by Volkswagen, Hyundai, and Toyota.

Meanwhile, Detroit Auto Show organizers report that Chinese automakers are busily booking display space for the 2007 edition of the North American International Auto Show.

China car population is growing very fast....their spending power is so strong, economy is growing so fast, within the next five year, definitely it will become the next big brother in the world....

welcome to china car forums, carbaby :)

June auto production up 27.82%, sales up 30%
By Du Xiaoli (chinadaily.com.cn)
Updated: 2007-07-19 15:17


Production and sales of automobiles in June reached 736,100 and 726,900 units respectively, up 3.59 percent and 1.82 percent respectively month-on-month and up 27.82 percent and 30 percent year-on-year respectively, according to statistics from the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers.

The production and sales of passenger vehicles rose by 8.30 percent and 4.80 percent month-on-month to hit 533,600 and 511,900 units, a year-on-year growth of 24.67 percent and 28.63 percent respectively. Commercial vehicles enjoyed production and sales of 202,500 and 215,000 units, a month-on-month decline of 7.07 percent and 4.64 percent but a year-on-year growth of 36.95 percent and 33.37 percent respectively.

The top 10 enterprises in passenger vehicle sales in June are FAW Volkswagen, Shanghai Volkswagen, Shanghai GM, SAIC-GM-Wuling, Chery, Changan, Guangzhou Honda, Dongfeng Nissan, FAW Toyota and Geely.

In total, those enterprises' passenger vehicles sales totaled 306,900 units, accounting for 59.95 percent of the total sales of passenger vehicles. Shanghai Volkswagen rose to second place from its fourth place in the previous month while Beijing Hyundai fell out of the top 10.

The top 10 enterprises by commercial vehicle sales are Beiqi Foton, Dongfeng, First Automotive Works Corp (FAW), Changan, Jianghuai, China National Heavy Duty Truck Group, Jinbei, Jiangling, Nanjing Automobile Corp and Shaanxi Automobile Co. Their total sales volume of commercial vehicles reached 143,200 units in June, accounting for 66.64 percent of total sales of commercial vehicles.

The top 10 automakers in sales in June are Shanghai Automotive Industry Corporation (SAIC), FAW, Dongfeng, Changan, Beijing Automotive Industry Corp, Guangzhou Automobile Industry Group Co Ltd, Chery, Brilliance China Automotive Holdings Ltd, Geely and Hafei. The total sales of these automakers hit 604,600 units, accounting for 83.18 percent of total sales of automobiles.

Beijing Auto, Chery, Brilliance China and Hafei saw declining sales in June compared with the previous month while Changan and Guangzhou Auto witnessed a significant growth in sales

http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/bizchina/2007-07/19/content_6001048.htm

China's top 16 automotive groups chalked up a two-thirds increase in first-half combined profits, boosted by buoyant vehicle sales, an industry association said yesterday.

Their post-tax profits totaled 30.2 billion yuan in the first six months, up 65.8 percent from a year ago, according to data from the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers.

The pace slowed slightly from 69.9 percent in the first quarter.

From January to June, Chery Automobile, the No 7 Chinese automaker by sales and partner of Chrysler, posted the fastest profit growth of 210.6 percent of the 16 companies.

Top seller Shanghai Automotive Industry Corp (SAIC), which has tie-ups with General Motors and Volkswagen, saw its profit jump by 48.4 percent.

But the auto association didn't reveal how much Chery and SAIC earned.

SAIC's listed unit, Shanghai Auto, predicted last month that its first-half net profit would more than quadruple from 541 million yuan in the same period of 2006.

The largest auto stock in China by assets is scheduled to announce its interim results on August 21.

Zhu Yiping, an official from the auto association, said the profit hike was mainly due to brisk sales and improved cost-cutting efforts.

Sales of all vehicles made in China grew by 23.3 percent year-on-year to 4.37 million units in the first half, with passenger cars soaring by 26 percent.

Zhang Xin, an auto analyst with Guotai & Jun'an Securities Co, said strong profit growth should also be attributed to vehicle producers' investments in the booming domestic capital market, where the Shanghai Composite Index has surged by 70 percent so far this year.

"Many automakers are buying stocks and funds, which will continue to help them boost profits significantly in the second half of this year," Zhang told China Daily.

He predicted that the combined profits of the 16 automotive groups would climb by 50 to 60 percent this year from 2006.

The core business turnover of the 16 groups rose by 26.6 percent to 486.4 billion yuan in the first six months of this year, according to data.

Source: China Daily

http://english.people.com.cn/90001/90778/6233600.html

wow , Chery's profit growth is monstrous, I hope Chery invest more in R&D, new designs and boost its quality further with these profits.

wow those are some increase in profits, execs are probably ahppy

Passenger vehicle sales rise 24% in 1st 7 months
(Xinhua)
Updated: 2007-08-09 17:06


China's passenger vehicle sales rose to 3.54 million in the first seven months this year, up 23.7 percent from the same period last year, according to the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers.

Sales of sedans jumped 26.6 percent to 2.64 million, sports-utility vehicles soared 46.4 percent to 187,600, while multi-purpose vehicles went up 17.8 percent to 124,400.

Passenger vehicle sales in July, however, declined by 10.45 percent from the previous month.

http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/bizchina/2007-08/09/content_6019715.htm
Changan Auto, one of China's auto manufacturers, saw the largest sales decline of 49.3 percent in July, followed by SAIC-GM-Wuling Automobile, down 15.8 percent, according to the China's Passenger Car Association.

Yang Dayong, deputy director of the Changan auto marketing department, explained, "July is an off-season for car sales. People just don't want to get out to buy cars in hot weather. Also minivans, largely used for carrying farm tools or agricultural products, are not demand because July is not a harvest season."

He also said a year-on-year comparison was more revealing as it excluded seasonal factors. Changan Auto's sales volume, compared with last July, still increased.

The three largest Sino-foreign carmakers continued to be the top three sellers. FAW Volkswagen was first with sales of 258,563, followed by Shanghai Volkswagen and Shanghai General Motors.

The indigenous carmaker Chery sold 197,923 vehicles, maintaining its fourth place.

The top ten sellers, which also included Guangzhou Honda, FAW Toyota and Geely, held a 64-percent market share.

Impressive figures from the first 7 months of 2007. I looked at Chery's numbers and it states that they held fourth place but they didn't state whether Chery's numbers rose a certain percantage or dropped a certain percentage compared to this same time period a year ago. Only that they held on to fourth place.

I think that once the Chinese people start buying from Chinese automakers that are completely domestically-produced(Chery, SAIC, Geely, etc.)and not made in a partnership with GM or Volkswagen, real progress will be in motion.

I am interested in one Chinese-made car at this time, the Dodge Hornet. But that is because I am not fully aware of all the Chinese automotive products yet. Coming to this website is something I have done to learn a lot more about the Chinese automobiles. I think that it's only a matter of time before they come to America. Even though Bricklin's project with Chery didn't work out very well the new Hornet is a Chery product, and, more projects are in their inception stage right now. Very, very exciting time for China and automaking!

Steady growth is good :)

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"China's automobile manufacturers sold 4.58 million passenger vehicles in the first nine months of this year, up 23.84 percent over the same period of last year, according to the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers.

The total included 3.44 million cars, up 25.76 percent, 251,700sports-utility vehicles, up 51.7 percent, and 165,300 multi-purpose vehicles, up 20.75 percent. In September, passenger vehicle sales rose 16.54 percent from the previous month to 561,000 units.

The top 10 sedan brands, with sales totaling 1.12 million units and a 33-percent market share, included Jetta (FAW-Volkswagen), Santana (Shanghai Volkswagen), Buick Excelle (Shanghai General Motors), Camry (Guangzhou Honda), QQ (Anhui Chery), and Xiali (FAW Tianjin).

The three largest Sino-foreign carmakers continued to be the top three sellers. FAW Volkswagen was first with sales of 684,786passenger vehicles, followed by Shanghai Volkswagen and Shanghai General Motors. The indigenous carmaker Chery maintained its fourth place."

- ChinaView.cn -

:thumb: :thumb: :thumb:

China car population is growing very fast....their spending power is so strong, economy is growing so fast, within the next five year, definitely it will become the next big brother in the world....


The economy is growing fast yes, the spending is increasing yes but the population growth is low.... and we all know why.

The table below shows top 13 best selling SUV models, in Chinese market, October.
Rank Automaker Model Jan-Oct sales Y/Y change Market share
1 Great Wall Hover 46,979 114.9% 15.8%
2 Chery Tiggo 41,996 101.7% 14.1%
3 Beijing Hyundai Tucson 36392 64.8% 12.2%
4 Dongfeng Honda CR-V 35014 61.5% 11.8%
5 ZOYTE ZOYTE 2008 24623 - 8.3%
6 Changfeng Liebao 13795 -1.7% 4.6%
7 Toyota Prado 8413 71.6% 2.8%
8 Go-now Go- now 8068 46.6% 2.7%
9 Dongfeng-Nissan Paladin 7668 36.05% 2.6%
10 Landwind Landwin 7269 -12.4% 2.4%
11 SG Auto Shugang 7563 7.2% 2.5%
12 Changfeng Pajero 5319 22.3% 1.8%
13 JAC Refine 5639 - 1.9%

i totally predicted HOVER would be number 1

The table below shows top 13 best selling SUV models, in Chinese market, October.
Rank Automaker Model Jan-Oct sales Y/Y change Market share
1 Great Wall Hover 46,979 114.9% 15.8%
2 Chery Tiggo 41,996 101.7% 14.1%
3 Beijing Hyundai Tucson 36392 64.8% 12.2%
4 Dongfeng Honda CR-V 35014 61.5% 11.8%
5 ZOYTE ZOYTE 2008 24623 - 8.3%
6 Changfeng Liebao 13795 -1.7% 4.6%
7 Toyota Prado 8413 71.6% 2.8%
8 Go-now Go- now 8068 46.6% 2.7%
9 Dongfeng-Nissan Paladin 7668 36.05% 2.6%
10 Landwind Landwin 7269 -12.4% 2.4%
11 SG Auto Shugang 7563 7.2% 2.5%
12 Changfeng Pajero 5319 22.3% 1.8%
13 JAC Refine 5639 - 1.9%

How about the price or size? Are they all in same group?

Actually population growth is still quite high. Within the next three decades, China's population will increase by another 260 million. After that it will probably stop. And about China overtaking US economy; it will not happen before 2040.

Source: ChinaView
The number of sport utility vehicles (SUVs) sold in China rose 58.6 percent year-on-year in the first 10 months of 2007, to 302,846 units, according to the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers.

Great Wall Motor, the first privately-owned auto company on the Chinese mainland to be listed in Hong Kong, ranked first with SUV sales of 53,063 units, the association's statistics showed. Other companies producing SUVs include Chery Auto, Hyundai Tucson and Dongfeng Honda.

Source: ChinaView
Sales of passenger cars made in China soared 22.83 percent annually to 5.66 million units in the first 11 months of 2007, the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers said on Friday. During the period, sales of sedans reached 4.24 million units, up 24.32 percent from a year earlier, according to the association.

Meanwhile, sales of multi-purpose vehicles hit 203,700 units, up 21.11 percent and sales of sport utility vehicles was 319,300 units, up 55.77 percent. In November, sales of passenger cars hit 583,200 units, including 437,400 sedans. The passenger vehicles sales is 17.36 percent higher from October and 16.72 percent higher from the same period last year.

Top ten sedan sellers include FAW Volkswagen, Shanghai Volkswagen and Shanghai General Motors. Between Jan.-Nov. period, they sold a total 2.76 million sedans, accounting for 65 percent of the total sales.

Top six selling sedan brands are Jetta (FAW-Volkswagen), Santana (Shanghai Volkswagen), Buick Excelle (Shanghai General Motors), Camry (Guangzhou Honda), QQ (Anhui Chery), and Xiali (FAW Tianjin).

Automobile imports expected up 30% in 2007
(Xinhua)
Updated: 2008-01-13 17:32


The number of automobiles imported to China was likely to reach 300,000 in 2007, up 30 percent year-on-year, China Trading Center for Automobile Import (CTCAI) forecast in Beijing Saturday.

Ding Hongxiang, general manager of the CTCAI, attributed the sound growth to stable policies for car imports since the country promised to reduce the tariff to 25 percent by July 1, 2006.

Customs statistics showed that in the first 11 months last year, the number of imported vehicles stood at 277,093 units, up 37.6 percent.

More luxury cars were imported in 2007. Those with an engine size larger than 2.5L accounted for 69.4 percent of the total.

Sports Utility Vehicles (SUVs) were likely to overtake sedans for the first time to become the most popular imported cars, Ding said. From January to November, the number of imported SUVs rose 65 percent to 126,659.

Japan, Germany, the Republic of Korea and the US were the major source countries for China's imported cars. Forty-two percent of sedans were imported from Germany and 48 percent of SUVs were imported from Japan.

In 2006, China overtook Japan to become the world's second largest car market second only to the United States, with sales of 7.2 million units, up 25.13 percent year-on-year. China was also the world's third largest vehicle producer, after Japan and the United States.

http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/bizchina/2008-01/13/content_6390226.htm

China auto production, sales hit record 8.8 mln units in 2007


www.chinaview.cn 2008-01-13 17:08:14 Print

BEIJING, Jan. 13 (Xinhua) -- Auto production and sales in China both surged more than 20 percent to a record 8.8 million units in 2007, despite slackening sales in global markets, an industry group said Sunday.

China's automakers rolled out 8.88 million motor vehicles last year, up 22.02 percent from a year earlier, according to the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers.

Total vehicle sales jumped 21.84 percent year-on-year to 8.79 million units in the world's second largest car market after the United States, twice the figure in 2003.

Both the output and sales beat the prediction of 8.5 million made at the beginning of last year.

Production of passenger vehicles - including sedans, sport utility vehicles and minivans - went up 21.94 percent to 6.38 million, while sales rose 21.68 percent to 6.3 million. Output of trucks and buses reached 2.5 million and sales 2.49 million.

Sales of sedans reached 4.73 million units, accounting for 53.76 percent of the total vehicle sales. About 1.24 million were indigenous models such as Xiali and Chery QQ.

FAW Volkswagen, the German auto giant's venture with FAW Group, sold 458,300 sedans last year. It overtook Shanghai General Motors, the Detroit-based automaker's venture with Shanghai Automotive Industry Corp., to become the top sedan seller for 2007.

Shanghai Volkswagen was the runner-up, posting sales of 445,800 sedans, followed by Shanghai GM with 432,000.

Last week, Volkswagen reported a sales record of more than 900,000 vehicles in China in 2007, up 28 percent, while GM said its sales in the country were up 19 percent to 1.03 million vehicles. A total of 479,427 vehicles were sold through Shanghai GM.

Dong Yang, vice chairman of the automobile association, told Xinhua that both China's auto output and sales would continue to expand at double-digit rates in 2008 to 10 million.

Currently, vehicle ownership in China was 44 for every 1,000 people, he said. This was compared with the world average of 120. The United States has 750 vehicles for every 1,000 people.

Dong said China's car market has huge potential as the economy continues to grow rapidly and the government tries to encourage people to spend money.

China had 57 million motor vehicles by the end of last year. Among them were only 15.2 million privately-owned cars, according to latest government figures.

http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/20...nt_7414628.htm

Chinese auto output hits 9m units in 2007
(Xinhua)
Updated: 2008-01-28 16:27


Chinese auto makers rolled out 9.04 million vehicles in 2007, up 22.9 percent year on year, said the country's top economic planner, the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC).


The figure included an output of 4.95 million passenger vehicles, an annual jump of 25 percent, Zhu Hongren, the NDRC deputy economic performance department director, told a news conference in Beijing on Monday.


He didn't elaborate on the other vehicles produced.


The country's auto output is expected to exceed 10 million units this year while passenger car output will likely top five million units, Zhu predicted.


He added, since quantity was not a problem anymore, auto producers should increase their focus on quality.


Compared with their international counterparts, China's auto makers are still small in terms of production scale and behind in technology. In addition, the country's auto boom has created growing problems, such as increasing traffic jams and pollution, despite the greater convenience.


To combat pollution in the capital, Beijing imposed the Euro-III car emission standard. Despite this, exhaust fumes emitted by the city's 2.8 million motor vehicles remained one of its primary sources of pollution.

http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/bizchina/2008-01/28/content_6426102.htm

Does anyone have complete production numbers for each manufacturer for recent years? or at least for 2007?
I tried to get this info through caam site, but it seems impossible to get through the site. :confused:
Pls help!!

Top ten best selling sedan models in Chinese market in 2007

January 29, 2008 – China’s top ten sedan models sold 1.51 million vehicles in domestic market last year, which represents 32 percent of China’s sedan market.

The table below shows the top ten sedan sales in Chinese market last year.

Rank / Sedan model / Automaker / 2007 Sales
1. / Santana / Shanghai VW / 203,100
2. / Jetta / FAW-VW / 201,100
3. / Excelle / Shanghai GM / 196,800
4. / Camry / Guangzhou Toyota / 170,300
5. / Xiali / FAW-Tianjin Xiali / 132,500
6. / QQ / Chery Auto / 130,200
7. / Focus / Changan Ford / 125,000
8. / Elantra / Beijing Hyundai / 120,300
9. / Accord / Guangzhou Honda / 11,800
10. / Family / FAW-Haima / 11,370
Source: China Association of Automobile Manufacturers (CAAC).

In 2007, China’s local brand sedans sold 1.24 million units, which represent 26 percent of China’s sedan market. China’s top ten local brand sedans sold 889,100 vehicles, which represent 72 percent of China’s total local brand sales, according to CAAC.

China’s top ten local brand cars are: Xiali, QQ, Family, Qiyun, F3, Junjie, Free Cruiser, A520, Changan Benben and Geely King Kong.

source: Gasgoo.com

VW/Audi China really have things together and were able to enter while keeping high brand status.

I think VW will not be able to continue this trend of high sedan sales soon, they are slipping and i think local and honda,toyota cars will gain market

Martin, Thanks for the info!

Top 10 commercial vehicle makers in 2007

February 4, 2008 – China's domestic sales of commercial vehicles reached 2.49 million units last year, up 22.25 percent from one year earlier, according to China Association of Automobile Manufacturers.

The table below shows top 10 commercial vehicle makers in Chinese market last year.

Rank Commercial vehicle maker 2007 Sales
1.Beiqi Foton: 400,200
2.Dongfeng Motor: 338,200
3.FAW Group: 216,300
4.JAC: 157,300
5.Brilliance Auto: 137,900
6.Sinotruck: 100,600
7.Changan Auto: 94,900
8.Jiangling Auto: 90,200
9.Nanjing Auto Group: 73,200
10.Shaanxi Auto Group: 68,100


Source: China Association of Automobile Manufacturers

China sees sedan exports more than doubled
(Xinhua)
Updated: 2008-02-07 14:24


BEIJING - China's sedan exports more than doubled year-on-year to 188,600 units in 2007, according to figures from the General Administration of Customs.

The country's auto imports and exports reached 66.9 billion US dollars last year, with imports up 24.45 percent and exports up 45.31 percent.

Chery, the flag-bearer of Chinese indigenous brands, saw a 132 percent surge of export in 2007, which came at 119,800 units. The carmaker, which has accelerated its expansion overseas in recent years, expected to export 180,000 this year.

Changan Automotive Group, China's fourth largest automaker, sold more than 40,000 cars overseas last year, against 21,700 in 2006.

The country's auto output grew 22.9 percent to 9.04 million units last year, according to figures with the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC), the country's top economic planner.

The NDRC deputy economic performance department director Zhu Hongren said, since quantity was not a problem anymore, auto producers should increase their focus on quality.

Compared with their international counterparts, China's auto makers are still small in terms of production scale and behind in technology. In addition, the country's auto boom has created growing problems, such as increasing traffic jams and pollution.

China imported 314,200 vehicles in 2007, an increase of 41.4 percent, with imports of sedans up 25.13 percent, cross-country vehicles up 64.91 percent and minibuses down 5.29 percent.

http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/china/2008-02/07/content_6445246.htm

China sold 530,700 passenger vehicles in January, up 35.9 percent Y/Y:
February 14, 2008 - China sold a record amount of 530,700 passenger vehicles in the first month of this year, which represents a growth of 3.5 percent month-on-month and a 35.9 percent growth year-on-year, according to latest statistics from National Association of Passenger Vehicles Manufacturers.

Heavy snowstorms in January disrupted vehicle production in many regions in southern China. It must be a surprise to many people that China’s vehicle sales in January surged 35.9 percent from one year earlier.

"One the one hand, many carmakers did not transfer their stockpiles to dealers in the last month of last year and consequently dealers are under no pressure to sell their inventory this January,” explained Rao Da, secretariat of National Association of Passenger Vehicle Manufacturers.

"On the other hand, some car makers have understated their sales figures last year in order to make it look better this year,” Rao said.

Official statistics show FAW-VW leads China’s passenger vehicle sales in January by selling out 65,700 vehicles and it is followed by Shanghai-VW’s 45,000 in January. Industry insiders say FAW-VW has understated its sales numbers last year in order to hit a record target 600,000 this year.

Rao believes China’s car sales will not cease to grow until China puts oil consumption tax in place. For the time being, China has no restrictions on the imports of luxury and large displacement passenger vehicles.


China's top ten passenger vehicle makers in January 2008:
Shanghai. February 14 (Gasgoo.com) – Shanghai VW leads passenger car sales in January in China with 46,133 units sold, a figure that is just 16 units higher than its closest follower FAW VW, which sold 46,117 vehicles.

In the same month, Shanghai GM, FAW-VW, Shanghai VW all sold more than 400,000 vehicles, while FAW-Toyota, Dongfeng Nissan and Beijing Hyundai sold more than 30,000 vehicles; the other top ten automakers, including Changan Ford, Geely Auto, Guangzhou Honda and Chery Auto sold 200,000 – 240,000 vehicles.

source:
http://www.gasgoo.com/auto-news/5736/China-s-top-ten-passenger-vehicle-makers-in-January-2008.html

i think china slaes growth has been on consisten up trends over last month or year and we should keep to see sales growth for another 1 -2 years then might start seeing decline

CHINA'S TOP 10 SEDAN MAKERS IN JANUARY
Friday, February 22, 2008; Posted: 02:08 AM


FAW Volkswagen (SSX:000800) remains China's number one sedan producer with sales peaking at 65,700 units in January, according to the latest statistics published by the China Association of Auto Manufacturers on Wednesday.

The latest statistics show that in terms of sales in January, China's top 10 sedan makers are FAW-Volkswagen, Shanghai Volkswagen, Shanghai GM, FAW-Toyota, Chery, Dongfeng Nissan, Beijing Hyundai, Chang'an Ford Mazda, Geely and Tianjin FAW with sales of 65,700 units, 45,100 units, 40,600 units, 32,700 units, 30,900 units, 27,700 units, 25,100 units, 23,600 units, 23, 600 units and 22,800 units respectively.

Sales of the top 10 added up to 336,800 units, accounting for 67 per cent of the country's total sales of home-made sedans.

Top 10 bestselling brands are Jetta of FAW-Volkswagen, Santana of Shanghai Volkswagen, Elantra of Beijing Hyundai, Buick Excelle of Shanghai GM, Xiali of Tianjin FAW, Corolla of FAW-Toyota, Camry of GAIC-Toyota, Focus of Chang'an Ford and Sagitar of FAW-Volkswagen. Sales of the top 10 brands aggregated to 161,500 units, making up 32 per cent of the total sedan sales in China.


http://www.tradingmarkets.com/.site/news/Stock%20News/1124900/

China top 10 best selling sedan models in January:


Rank / Car models / Automaker / January sales
1. / Jetta / FAW-VW / 25,100
2. / Santana / Shanghai-VW / 19, 800
3. / Elantra / Beijing-Hyundai / 18,000
4. / Excelle / Shanghai-GM / 16,700
5. / Xiali / Tian-FAW-Xiali / 15,300
6. / QQ / Chery / 15,100
7. / Corolla / Tianjin-FAW-Toyota / 15,000
8. / Camry / Tianjin-FAW-Toyota / 12,600
9. / Focus / Changan Ford Mazda / 12,300
10. / Sagitar / FAW-VW / 11,600

Source: China Association of Automobile Manufacturers.

China’s major car makers unveil 2008 sales target. Most of them are very optimistic.

http://www.gasgoo.com/auto-news/5851/China-s-major-car-makers-unveil-2008-sales-target.html

China’s top 10 best-selling sedan models in February:
Rank / Sedan model / Automaker / February sales
1. / Volkwagen Santana / Shanghai VW / 20,700
2. / Buick Excelle / Shanghai GM / 15,900
3. / Toyota Camry / Guangzhou Toyota / 12,200
4. / Toyota Corolla / Tianjin-FAW-Toyota / 12,000
5. / Chery QQ / Chery / 11,600
6. / Hyundai Elantra / Beijing Hyundai / 11,100
7. / Tianjin-FAW Xiali / Tianjin-FAW-Xiali / 10,200
8. / F3 / BYD / 9,400
9. / Volkswagen Passat / Shanghai VW / 9,200
10. / Chevrolet Lova / Shanghai GM / 9,100


China's top 10 passenger vehicle sellers in February:
Rank / Passenger car makers / January sales
1 / Shanghai-VW / 42,600
2 / Shanghai-GM / 36,400
3 / FAW-VW / 24,900
4 / Chery / 24,200
5 / FAW-Toyota / 22,300
6 / Dongfeng Nissan / 18,400
7 / Geely / 16,900
8 / Tianjin FAW Xiali / 16,200
9 / Beijing Hyundai / 15,300
10 / Guangzhou Honda / 14,600

source: National Association of Passenger Vehicle Manufacturers.

lol QQ is still Chery's top model.

Chery better come out with something new something will happen.

China’s top five SUV and MPV makers in February.

Top five SUV makers sold a total of 17,500 SUV vehicles in February, which represents 62 percent of Chinese SUV market.

Rank / SUV brands / Automaker / February sales
1. / Hover / Great Wall / 4,584
2. / Honda CRV / Dongfeng Honda / 4,545
3. / Hyundai Tucson / Beijing Hyundai / 3,316
4. / New-Dadi / Chengdu New Dadi / 2,545
5. / Chery Tiggo / Chery Auto /2,487



Top five MPV makers sold a total of 10,900 MPV vehicles in February, which represents 70 percent of Chinese MPV market.

Rank / MPV brands / Automaker / February sales
1. / Refine / Jianghuai (JAC) / 2,836
2. / Buick GL8 / Shanghai GM / 2,556
3. / Honda Odyssey / Guangzhou Honda / 2,356
4. / Fengxing / Dongfeng Motor / 1,800
5. / VW Touran / Shanghai VW / 1,328


source: China Association of Automobile Manufacturers

Can someone tell us about the New Dadi SUV of Chengdu shown in these February numbers?

This is a model that CAAM tells us is outselling the coveted Chery Tiggo, but I don't think it can be found anywhere on this forum.

I have attached a couple of photos of models that were once sold by New Dadi (Xindadi 新大地). But I find it hard to believe that these are related to these CAAM chart numbers. :confused:

Thanks for your help.

http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/bizchina/2008-03/15/content_6539414.htm


Auto production, sales grow a bit slower in 2007
(Xinhua)
Updated: 2008-03-15 14:44


Auto production and sales remained stable in China last year, yet with growth a bit slower on lukewarm demand for vehicles of low engine displacement, sources with the Ministry of Commerce said on Saturday.

In 2007, China produced 8.88 million motor vehicles and sold 8.79 million, a growth of 22.02 percent and 21.84 percent, respectively, over the previous year.

But the growth rate for production was 5.3 percentage points lower than the year-earlier level, and that for sales, 3.29 percentage points lower.

Last year saw passenger vehicle sales went up 21.86 percent to 6.3 million units nationwide.

The total included 4.73 million cars, representing a year-on-year growth of 23.46 percent and accounting for 53.76 percent of the nation's total auto sales.

Of the car sales, those with an engine displacement of 1-2 liters each made up 3.92 million units, or 82.89 percent.

Meanwhile, 2.49 million commercial vehicles sold nationwide, up 22.25 percent. The growth rate was 8.02 percentage points higher.

In a related development, China exported $40.9 billion worth of motor vehicles and auto parts last year, up 45.31 percent, and imported $26 billion worth, up 24.45 percent.

The country sold 314,000 whole vehicles abroad, up 37.8 percent. The trade surplus in whole vehicles stood at 298,500 units, up 184,100 units.

hehe...Feb, 2008 Sales Rank by OEMs..well done Shanghai GM!!


Car Makers Feb 2008

SGM / 39745
Faw-vw / 36268
Shanghai VW / 32845
DF Nissan / 20545
Faw-Toyota / 20420
Guangzhou Honda / 16970
Chery / 16078
Chang'an Ford / 15450
Beijing Hyundai / 15087
Tianjing Faw-Xiali / 13534

I can't wait to see the day Chery tops the chart.

Sales of Chinese vehicles in Russia grew 150% in 2007.

March 28, 2008 - In 2007, over 50,000 Chinese vehicles were sold in the Russian market, up 150 percent over the previous year. Chery Auto is the best seller among all the Chinese brands, the Xinhua news agency said, citing a Russian newspaper on Wednesday.

In 2007, sales of Chinese vehicles grow fast in Russia thanks to the increase in their local production capacity, said industry analyst Mr. Romanov. "They may nudge all the conventional car models of AutoVAZ out of the market after they've captured the low-end market," he predicts, adding that Chinese automakers will gain more market shares. AutoVAZ is Russia's leading domestic automaker.

Chery sold approximately 37,000 vehicles last year, an increase of 245 percent year on year. The home-grown automaker began selling cars in Russia in June 2006, and now Russia has been its largest overseas market, accounting for about 30 percent of its total overseas sales last year.

Recent foreign reports said that Chery is planning to buy an existing manufacturing plant in Russia by spending RMB 3 billion ($422.32 million), but the plan has not been officially confirmed.

Another Chinese automaker, Chongqing Lifan Group is also planning its production expansion in Russia. The automaker started its local assembly line in the Karachay-Cherkessia last summer and aims to raise its annual productivity to 50,000 units from the current level of 5,000 units.

source: Gasgoo.com

Does anyone have the 2007 sales stats of passenger cars by provinces?

Beijing's vehicle population up 13% in first quarter


With 1,300 vehicles coming onto the roads each day, Beijing has seen 120,000 cars added in the first three months of the year, the municipal Traffic Management Bureau said on Wednesday.

The new vehicles added in the first quarter is 13.34 percent more than in the same period of last year. About 81 percent of the new cars are privately owned.

With the auto population explosion, license plates starting with "L" will run out this month and the next set issued will start with "M". In Beijing, all plates begin with a letter of the English alphabet, running in order.

By opening day of the Olympics in August, there are expected to be 3.35 million vehicles on the road, of which 2 million will be cars. Some of the vehicles will have to stay off the roads at times during the games, and the owners will get compensation, said an official with the municipal government. The details of the plan are still being worked out.

Private cars will have to stay home every other day under an even-odd license plate numbering system. Taxis, buses and emergency vehicles will be exempt. Half of the many government vehicles in the city will also be off the road at any one time, but it is not known how many vehicles will be affected.

The ban is aimed at ensuring air quality during the sports event. The capital tested a traffic ban from August 17-20, removing 1.3 million or one third of the automobiles from its streets. According to an earlier report, this "dry run" reduced exhaust emissions by 40 percent each day.

Air quality also apparently improved during the four-day trial, with the pollution index standing between 93 and 95, down from 116 on the day prior to the test began. A level of 116 means that visibility would be significantly impaired.

Several cities, including Beijing, Guangzhou and Shanghai, have considered congestion fees in recent years.

The capital of the eastern province of Jiangsu, Nanjing, is considering a peak-period congestion charge for vehicles. There are no plans for such a charge in Beijing in time for the Olympics.

(Xinhua News Agency April 3, 2008)


http://www.china.org.cn/business/2008-04/03/content_14206512.htm

Of course......
I should have known that Zotye decided to keep the "New Dadi" brand name and apply to its Daihatsu-based "Zotye 2008" SUV model.
After having acquired Xindadi, and taken its logo to replace its own, Zotye is producing this model in the old Xindadi Chengdu plant.

Betcha that this upstart's success in outselling the Tiggo has gotten Chery's attention. But on the other hand, it seems to have escaped the eye of the press.

There I go talking to myself again...........:rolleyes:

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On 3/12 Martin posts:

China’s top five SUV and MPV makers in February.

Top five SUV makers sold a total of 17,500 SUV vehicles in February, which represents 62 percent of Chinese SUV market.

Quote:
Rank / SUV brands / Automaker / February sales
1. / Hover / Great Wall / 4,584
2. / Honda CRV / Dongfeng Honda / 4,545
3. / Hyundai Tucson / Beijing Hyundai / 3,316
4. / New-Dadi / Chengdu New Dadi / 2,545
5. / Chery Tiggo / Chery Auto /2,487

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On 3/13 dragin asks:

Can someone tell us about the New Dadi SUV of Chengdu shown in these February numbers?

This is a model that CAAM tells us is outselling the coveted Chery Tiggo, but I don't think it can be found anywhere on this forum.

I have attached a couple of photos of models that were once sold by New Dadi (Xindadi 新大地). But I find it hard to believe that these are related to these CAAM chart numbers.

Thanks for your help.

http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/bizchina/2008-04/06/content_6594362.htm


China is world's 3rd largest motor producer in 2007


2008-04-06


China's output of motor vehicles ranked the third in the world after Japan and the United States in 2007, according to statistics from the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers (CAAM).

The top ten producers, which also included Germany, the Republic of Korea, France, Brazil, Spain, Canada and India, rolled out 55.3 million motor vehicles, accounting for 76 percent of the world's total production of 73.1 million.

In 2007, the global output of passenger vehicles --including sedans, sport utility vehicles and minivans -- rose 6.1 percent to 53 million while that of commercial vehicles, including trucks and buses, rose 3.7 percent to 20 million.

China's automakers produced 8.88 million motor vehicles last year, up 22.02 percent from a year earlier, with 6.38 million of passenger vehicles and 2.5 million commerical vehicles, according to CAAM figures.

Total vehicle sales jumped 21.84 percent year-on-year to 8.79 million units in the world's second largest car market after the US, twice the figure in 2003.

Dong Yang, CAAM vice chairman, said China's auto industry had made impressive progress in developing independently owned brands. He added indigenous models accounted for more than 95 percent of commercial vehicles and 40 percent of passenger vehicles on the domestic market.

Sales of sedans reached 4.73 million units, or 53.76 percent of the total vehicle sales. About 1.24 million were indigenous models such as Xiali and Chery QQ.

China's top ten passenger car makers in March


April 10, 2008


By Ally


Shanghai, April 10 (Gasgoo.com) – Chinese car makers sold a total of 511.237 passenger cars, including sedans, multi-purpose vehicles, sport utility vehicles and crossovers in March, up 18.5 percent from a year earlier, according to the China Passenger Car Association.

FAW VW, with a single-month sales volume of 54,279 vehicles in March, holds the first place in China's sedan market. FAW VW is closely followed by Shanghai-VW, which sold 51,388 vehicles in the month and Chery finishing up third with 46,181 units sold.

Top ten car makers posted aggregated sales of 345,800 units, representing 47 percent of the total sales volume.

The table below shows the rank and sales of top ten automakers in China for March.


http://www.gasgoo.com/auto-news/6109/China-s-top-ten-passenger-car-makers-in-March-released.html


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China's top five SUV and MPV makers in March released


Rank
SUV brands
Automaker
March sales

1.
Honda CRV
Dongfeng Honda
6,803

2.
Hover
Great Wall
5,445

3.
Hyundai Tucson
Beijing Hyundai
5,185

4.
Chery Tiggo
Chery Auto
3,857

5.
Qashqai
Dongfeng Nissan
3,023








Rank
MPV brands
Automaker
March sales

1.
Honda Odyssey
Guangzhou Honda
4,445

2.
Refine
Jianghuai (JAC)
4,404

3.
Buick GL8
Shanghai GM
3,110

4.
Jingyi
Dongfeng Motor
2,404

5.
VW Touran
Shanghai VW
1,745



http://www.gasgoo.com/auto-news/6148/China-s-top-five-SUV-and-MPV-makers-in-March-released.html

Great Wall has finally lost its top place in the SUV sector.

Chinese brand sedans account for 26 pct of China sedan market

April 15, 2008

Shanghai, April 15 (Gasgoo.com) China sold a total of 132,200 own brand sedans in March, representing 26 percent of the sedan market, according to a report prepared by China Association of Automobile Manufacturers (CAAC).

Top five Chinese sedan brands, including Chery QQ, FAW Xiali, Haima Family, Chery Qiyun and BYD F3, saw 60,700 vehicles being sold in March, accounting for 45 percent of the total own brand sedan sales.

http://www.gasgoo.com/auto-news/6152/Chinese-brand-sedans-account-for-26-pct-of-China-sedan-market.html

Japanese brand keeps largest market share for Q1

Gasgoo.com April 18, 2008


Shanghai, April 18 (Gasgoo.com) In the first quarter Japanese OEMs were the biggest winner in Chinese vehicle market, with market shares of 29.37%, sources from Chinese Association of Automotive Manufactures.

Japanese OEMs were followed by local OEMs, with market share as much as 25.79%. German OEMs came up third with share of 21.3 %.

The American (13%), Korea (6.5%), French (3.94%) and Italian (0.07%) OEMs were listed from the fourth to the seventh spot.


http://www.gasgoo.com/auto-news/6186/Japanese-brand-keeps-largest-market-share-for-Q1.html

Top 10 sedan makers in China market by sales in Q1


Gasgoo.com April 18, 2008

Shanghai, April 18 (Gasgoo.com) Industry statistics show that the sales of sedans hit 1,374,200 units in the China’s mainland market in the first three months of 2008, up 22.5% year on year (y/y). In the first quarter, a total of 1,851,100 passenger vehicles (including sedans, multi-purpose vehicles, sport utility vehicles and crossovers) were sold in the country, up 20.41% y/y.

In March, 515,800 sedans were sold in mainland China, up 44.41% over the previous month and up 25.97% y/y. The first three best-sellers are Santana (of Shanghai VW), Accord (of Guangzhou Honda), and Jetta (of FAW VW), each of which has sold more than 20,000 units in March.

The top 10 sedan makers in mainland China by sales in the first quarter of this year sold 905,500 sedans, representing 66% of the sedan sales across the country in the three months. The top 10 sedan makers are ranked as follows (in descending order):

Rank Sedan maker Q1 sales unit
1. FAW VW 144,800
2. Shanghai VW 137,400
3. Shanghai GM 116,200
4. Chery 95,800
5. FAW Toyota 90,400
6. Dongfeng Nissan 70,100
7. Geely 66,000
8. Guangzhou Honda 64,600
9. Changan Ford 60,400
10. Beijing Hyundai 59,800


http://www.gasgoo.com/auto-news/6189/Top-10-sedan-makers-in-China-market-by-sales-in-Q1.html

Hope Chery will hit 1 million sales soon

Top ten companies and passenger cars in March:
http://es.autoblog.com/2008/04/27/ventas-marzo-2008-china/

TOP 10 Companies

1. FAW-VW 54.279
2. Shanghai-VW 51.388
3. Chery 46.181
4. Shanghai-GM 45.504
5. Guangzhou-Honda 36.494
6. Tianjin-Toyota 35.368
7. Dongfeng-Nissan 27.441
8. Beijing-Hyundai 24.641
9. Dodgfeng-PSA 23.373
10. Chang´an-Ford 22.201

TOP 10 Models

1. VW Santana 21.252
2. Honda Accord 21.061
3. VW Jetta 20.396
4. Buick Excelle 18.035
5. Chery QQ 17.779
6. Toyota Camry 16.529
7. Toyota Corolla 15.457
8. Hyundai Elantra 14.338
9. Ford Focus 11.995
10. FAW Xiali 11.898

Top ten automakers and their sales figures (including passenger and commercial vehicles) in Q1:

http://www.gasgoo.com/auto-news/6296/Top-10-auto-groups-in-China-market-by-sales-in-Q1.html

China imports more motor vehicles in 1st two months
(Xinhua)
Updated: 2008-05-02 14:54


China's motor vehicle imports soared sharply on strong demand at home in the first two months of this year, sources with the General Administration of Customs said on Friday.

From January to February, China imported 62,000 motor vehicles for $2.26 billion, up 82.6 percent and 93.4 percent, respectively, on the same period of last year. The growth rates were 63.9 percentage points and 80.8 percentage points higher, respectively.

In February alone, the imports were 33,000 vehicles, up 130 percent, the highest growth rate since January 2007.

Foreign-funded companies accounted for 67.4 percent, or 42,000 vehicles, of the country's total imports in the first two months, up 70 percent. Among them, wholly-owned foreign firms imported 35,000 vehicles, up 96.5 percent. Their share in arrivals nationwide went up to 56.8 percent from 52.8 percent a year earlier.

Off-road vehicles made up for 50 percent, or 31,000 units, of the total imports, up 140 percent, while cars accounted for 39.6 percent, or 25,000 units, up 45.6 percent.

Japan surpassed the European Union to become the biggest supplier of motor vehicles to China, with a sales volume of 24,000 vehicles, up 130 percent. The EU exported 21,000 vehicles to China, up 59.3 percent.


http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/bizchina/2008-05/02/content_6657317.htm

China's passenger car sales slow down in April


From:Shanghai DailyMay 10, 2008


CHINA'S passenger car sales rose 10.83 percent in April, the slowest pace over the past five months, the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers (CAAM) said yesterday.

The weaker market demand has re-triggered market speculation of a possible slowdown on the world's second largest auto market this year that may fail to meet its full year expectation.

Domestic car makers sold a combined 604,900 cars, sport utility vehicles (SUVs), multi-purpose vehicles (MPVs) and minibuses last month, the association said in a statement. Sales in March rose 23.55 percent, the biggest increase in seven months.

"Slow sales growth in April is unusual," said Li Chunbo, an auto analyst from Citic Securities Co Ltd.

"The purchase desire could be possibly dampened because of people's lower income from the tamed stock market and real estate sector."

Car sales rose 7.96 percent to 444,600 units last month while SUV models emerged as a strong boost for the total with an year-on-year growth of 38.12 percent to 39,500 units.

Auto makers delivered 100,000 minibuses during the same period, an increase of 18 percent from a year earlier. MPV sales dropped 1.13 percent.

For the first four months, passenger car sales rose 17.8 percent to 2.46 million, CAAM said in the same auto report, adding the growth was 2.87 percentage points slower than the same period of last year.

Passenger car sales climbed 21.68 percent for past year to 6.29 million, lagging behind the 25.4-percent increase for 2006 from the 2005 level.

CAAM Vice Chairman Dong Yang said earlier that the segment would remain at a double-digit rate to hit 7.3 million units this year.

"The sales growth may be further shrunk to 18 percent this year," Li said.

FAW Volkswagen ranked first in the top 10 car makers with sales of 47,984 units in April, followed by Shanghai VW and Shanghai GM.

Beijing Hyundai moved up in its position from 12 to 6 last month after launching a revamped Elantra, which sold 11,023 units. The car maker sold a combined 298,300 units, representing 67 percent of the total.

http://www.gasgoo.com/auto-news/6388/China-s-passenger-car-sales-slow-down-in-April.html

Top 10 car sellers in China by sales in April
By Ally

From:Gasgoo.comMay 12, 2008


Shanghai, May 12 (Gasgoo.com) China sold a total of 552,741 passenger vehicles (including export) in April alone, up 7.2 percent from a year earlier but down 11.2 percent from March, said China Passenger Car Association (CPCA), cited by Xinhua News Agency on Saturday.

With sales of 47,985 units in April, FAW Volkswagen ranked first in the top 10 car makers, followed by Shanghai VW and Shanghai GM.

Beijing Hyundai moved up in its position from 12 to 6 last month after launching a revamped Elantra, which sold 11,023 units in the month.

The top ten car maker sold a combined 324,329 units, representing 59 percent of the total sales in April.

http://www.gasgoo.com/resource/editor/Aprtop10.jpg

http://www.gasgoo.com/auto-news/6400/Top-10-car-sellers-in-China-by-sales-in-April.html

In March Chery was leading Shanghai GM, Chery lost its place to Shanghai GM in april.

Vehicle sales post slow rise as demand curbed

By Irene Shen 2008-5-13

CHINA'S vehicle sales rose 14 percent in April, the slowest pace in almost two years, as a combination of inflation and a slumping stock market curbed demand for passenger cars.

Sales of passenger cars and commercial vehicles rose to 922,600 in April, the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers said in an e-mailed statement yesterday. Vehicle sales grew at a rate of 21 percent in the first three months of the year.

China's inflation rate is running near an 11-year high forcing people to pay more for food and other daily necessities. The nation's falling stock market also helped curb demand for luxuries including automobiles, Bloomberg News said.

"There're fundamental changes in people's buying sentiment," said Yale Zhang, director of CSM Asia in Shanghai. "People are really concerned about economic uncertainty."

Consumer prices rose 8.5 percent in April from a year earlier, the National Bureau of Statistics said yesterday, after gaining 8.3 percent in March. People's Bank of China Governor Zhou Xiaochuan said on May 5 that there's a possibility interest rates will rise. The benchmark one-year lending rate is at a nine-year high of 7.47 percent after six increases last year.

Vehicle output rose 20 percent to 981,300 units last month. In first four months, output rose 16 percent to 3.5 million vehicles, while sales added 19 percent to 3.5 million vehicles.

Passenger car sales rose 11 percent last month, also the slowest pace since July, 2006. Sales of commercial vehicles including buses and trucks rose 21 percent to 317,700 units in April.

Car sales rose 22 percent last year, helped by the nation's benchmark stock index, the CSI 300, more than doubling. At least three-fifths of Chinese stock-market investors use their profits to buy new cars, the auto makers' group said last year.

General Motors Corp, Toyota Motor Corp and other overseas car makers are banking on China and other emerging markets to offset slower demand in the United States, the world's largest auto market.

GM, the biggest overseas auto maker in China, will boost annual sales in the country by about half over the next three years to 500,000 vehicles, it said last month.

Toyota, the world's No. 2 car maker, aims to raise China sales 36 percent to 640,000 vehicles in the year ending March 2009.


http://www.shanghaidaily.com/article/?id=359318&type=Business

China's top 10 best-selling sedan brands in Jan-Apr.
China sold a total of 1.2 million sedans from January to April this year, up 61.27% from a year earlier, according to China Association of Automobile Manufacturers.

Santana was the top selling brand with 69,214 units sold, followed by Buick Excelle and Jetta with 62,750 and 61,202 units sold respectively.

The total sales of ten 10 best selling sedan models hit 507,894 units in the first four months, which represents 33.1% of Chinese sedan market.

Rank / Sedan brands / Automaker / Jan-Apr sales
1. / Santana / Shanghai VW / 69,214
2. / Buick Excelle / Shanghai GM / 62,750
3. / Jetta / FAW VW / 61,202
4. / Camry / Guangzhou Toyota / 54,123
5. / Xiali / Tianjin-FAW-Xiali / 48,421
6. / QQ / Chery / 46,251
7. / Family / FAW - Haima / 45,352
8. / Accord / Guangzhou Honda / 42,160
9. / Elantra / Beijing Hyundai / 41,556
10. / Passat GP / Shanghai VW / 36,865




China's top 5 best-selling MPV brands in April.
ccording to the statistics from China Association of Automobile Manufacturers, the top five best-selling PMV (multi-purpose vehicle) brands in April in the Chinese market are Buick GL8, Honda Odyssey, Jianghuai Refine, Dongfeng (Fengxing) Joyear and Shanghai VW Touran.

Of the five best sellers, the Buick GL8 rose from last month third place to number one this month. The Buick GL8 is a minivan sold by GM's Buick division in China. Released in 2000, the GL8 is essentially a rebadged Pontiac Montana.

The five MPV brands sold a total of 13,300 units, accounting 66% of all the MPV sales of that month in the China's auto market.

If the new Joyear is truly in the 4th place among MPVs it would be a surprise. Such a meteoric rise for a newly introduced model is unusual. I think rather that CAAM is confusing this MPV with the Dongfeng Liuqi Future, which they listed in this No. 4 spot previously.

Hey how about that Refine....JAC hit a home run when they picked Hyundai to team up with on that one.....

China sold 377,698 sedans in May this year, up 15.3% from a year earlier but down 4.1% from April, according to China Association of Automobile Manufacturers.

Jetta was the top selling brand with 18,243 units sold, followed by Santana and Accord with 17,562 and 15,923 units sold respectively.

The total sales of the ten 10 best selling sedan models reached 133,100 units, representing 32.06% of China's sedan sales in the month.

Rank / Sedan brands / Automaker / May sales
1. / Jetta / FAW VW / 18,243
2. / Santana / Shanghai VW / 17,562
3. / Accord / Guangzhou Honda / 15,923
4. / Corolla / Tianjin FAW Toyota / 15,228
5. / Elantra / Beijing Hyundai / 12,239
6. / Camry / Guangzhou Toyota / 12.070
7. / Lova / Shanghai GM / 11,337
8. / Excelle / Shanghai GM / 11,140
9. / Xiali / Tianjin-FAW-Xiali / 9,782
10. / Focus / Changan Ford / 9,658

wow , where is Chery ?

Why FAW Xiali is always in the top ten, what is special that thing ?

China's top 10 passenger-car makers by May sales unveiled.

June 17 (Gasgoo.com) China sold a total of 420,500 passenger vehicles (including sedan, SUV and MPV) in May alone, up 14.5 percent from a year earlier but down 6.6 percent from April, China Passenger Car Association (CPCA).

FAW Volkswagen was the top seller in May with sales of 39,691 units, followed by Shanghai VW and Shanghai GM, with 38,420 and 36,707 vehicles sold each.

Of the top 10 passenger car makers in China, only Guangzhou Honda and FAW Toyota saw their monthly sales increase in May from the previous month, amid the pervasive auto sales depression as a result of the devastating earthquake on May 12.

The top ten car maker sold a combined 295,710 units, representing 70.3 percent of the total sales in May.

http://www.gasgoo.com/resource/editor/li.jpg

source: http://www.gasgoo.com/auto-news/6762/China-s-top-10-passenger-car-makers-by-May-sales-unveiled.html

China's top selling MPV brands in May released.

June 18, 2008 - China Association of Automobile Manufacturers unveiled top five MPV brands in term of May sales in Chinese market.

Top five MPV models, including Buick GL8, Honda Odyssey, JAC Refine, Dongfeng Jingyi and Chery Riich, reported sales of some 12,000 units in May, which represents 67.60 percent of Chinese MPV market.

Rank / MPV brands / Automaker / May sales
1. / Buick GL8 / Shanghai GM / 3,497
2. / Honda Odyssey / Guangzhou Honda / 3,087
3. / Refine / Jianghuai (JAC) / 3,050
4. / Jingyi / Dongfeng Motor / 1,100
5. / Riich / Chery Auto / 1,079

China's top five SUV brands for January - May.

June 20, 2008 - China Association of Automobile Manufacturers has unveiled top five hot selling SUV brands in the Chinese market from January to May.

The top five SUV models are Honda CRV, Great Wall Hover, Hyundai Tucson, Chery Tiggo and Kia Sportage, which together posted sales of 107,496 units in the first five months, representing 59.99% of China's SUV market in that period.

In May alone, the top selling SUVs models in terms of sales include Honda CRV, Chery Tiggo, Great Wall Hover, Hyundai Tucson and Changfeng Liebao. A total of 23,333 units of the five brand SUVs were sold in May, accounting for 61.58 percent of the total.

The table below gives a brief list of the top selling SUV brands and their automakers in China in the first five months of 2008 and in May alone.

Table I
Rank / SUV brands / Automakers / Jan-May sales
1. / CRV / Dongfeng Honda / 31,840
2. / Hover / Great Wall / 23,766
3. / Tucson / Beijing Hyundai / 21,692
4. / Tiggo / Chery Auto / 18,537
5. / Sportage / Kia / 11,661


Table II
Rank / SUV brands / Automakers / May sales
1. / CRV / Dongfeng Honda / 7,463
2. / Tiggo / Chery Auto / 5,310
3. / Hover / Great Wall / 4,134
4. / Tucson / Beijing Hyundai / 3,835
5. / Liebao / Changfeng Motor / 2,591

Top 10 passenger cars in june:
1. Hyundai Elantra - 24,257 cars sold (May 20,446)
2. Toyota Corolla 19,722 (May 19,924)
3. VW Santana 19,481 (May 16,144)
4. VW Jetta 17,135 (May 16,232)
5. Buick Excelle15,560 (May 11,139)
6. Chery QQ 12,073 (May 9167)
7. 7th Gen Honda Accord 12,042 (May 15,917)
8. Toyota Camry 10,386 (May 12,349)
9. Ford Focus 9,755 (May 9,567)
10. Chevrolet Lova/Aveo 9,520 (May 11,337)


China sells 286,804 SUVs in Jan-May.
China sold 286,804 SUVs from January to May this year, up 58.8% from the same period of last year, sources from China Passenger Car Association said yesterday.

The total sales of SUVs built in China were 199,812 units, up 47.8% from a year earlier, while sales of imported SUVs rose a remarkable 91.3% year on year to 86,994 units.

Japan is the largest contributor to the sales volume of imported SUVs, with 39,195 units sold in China, followed by South Korea and the U.S..

March was a record month as sales of imported SUV sales rose 104% to 21,510 units and domestically built SUVs rose 61% to 47,769 units. The overall sales of SUV slided afterward due to natural disasters, such as the Sichuan earthquake and southern provinces' flooding.

China's PV sales in June up 13% y/y, down1.3% m/m
There were 517,469 passenger vehicles (PVs) sold in China in June, up 13% year on year (y/y), but down 1.3% from May, said xinhuanet.com today. The PV sales in the Chinese market have dropped for three straight months, but this trend is expected to change for the better starting this month.

The latest statistics from the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers (CAAM) show that in the first six months of this year, the sales of passenger vehicles in the country totaled 3,322,876 units, up 14.2% over one year earlier. Industry experts from the CAAM predicted that the sluggish PV sales since April will be reversed in the second half of this year starting in July, with sales likely to grow by 10% y/y.

In June, China sold 38,098 SUVs, representing the biggest growth at 32.0% y/y; there were 369,639 sedans sold, up 11.7% y/y, but down 2.02% from the previous month; sales of MPVs (multi-purpose vehicles) hit 17,622 units, up 0.8% y/y.

China auto sales up 17% in first half year


www.chinaview.cn 2008-07-09

BEIJING, July 9 (Xinhua) -- China saw a slowdown in auto sales growth in the first half of 2008, due largely to increasing gas prices and looming restrictions on vehicle operation for better air quality during the upcoming Beijing Olympics.

China Association of Automobile Manufacturers said on Wednesday that between January and June, the country sold 3.61 million passenger motor vehicles, a growth of 17.07 percent over the same period a year previous. The growth rate, however, was 5.19 percentage points lower than the 22.26 percent level recorded in the same period last year.

The total included 2.67 million cars, up 16.72 percent and 111,400 multiple purpose vehicles (MPVs), an increase of 4.09 percent. In addition, 224,300 sport utility vehicles (SUVs) were sold, up 42 percent.

The top-10 brands accounted for 1.76 million units, or 65.86 percent, of the total car sales. They were FAW Volkswagen, Shanghai Volkswagen, Shanghai GM, FAW Toyota, Chery, Dongfeng Nissan, Beijing Hyundai, Guangzhou Honda, Geely and Chang'an Ford.

In June, 588,300 passenger vehicles were sold nationwide, up 15.23 percent over the same month last year.

The total included 433,600 cars, up 13.19 percent, 18,100 MPVs, up 4.53 percent, and 45,200 SUVs, up 49.25 percent.

Analysts with the association attributed the fast growth of SUV sales partly to mounting demand driven by disaster relief.

Experts with the Zhonglian Auto Trade Market in Beijing said most potential auto buyers had taken a wait-and-see attitude and that the market would warm again in late September upon easing of the Olympic auto restrictions.

http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2008-07/09/content_8517864.htm

Top 10 passenger cars in june:
1. Hyundai Elantra - 24,257 cars sold (May 20,446)
2. Toyota Corolla 19,722 (May 19,924)
3. VW Santana 19,481 (May 16,144)
4. VW Jetta 17,135 (May 16,232)
5. Buick Excelle15,560 (May 11,139)
6. Chery QQ 12,073 (May 9167)
7. 7th Gen Honda Accord 12,042 (May 15,917)
8. Toyota Camry 10,386 (May 12,349)
9. Ford Focus 9,755 (May 9,567)
10. Chevrolet Lova/Aveo 9,520 (May 11,337)


China sells 286,804 SUVs in Jan-May.


China's PV sales in June up 13% y/y, down1.3% m/m


Martin, I don't know how accurate those figures for June are but this is what I got from Gasgoo


China's top 10 passenger-car makers in June

By Ally From:Gasgoo.com

July 09, 2008

Shanghai, July 9 (Gasgoo.com) China's Shanghai VW was the top seller in June with sales of 44,618 vehicles both in domestic and overseas markets, followed by Chery Auto and Shanghai GM, with sales of 37,994 units and 37,921 units respectively, according to a report unveiled by China Passenger Car Association (CPCA).

FAW VW saw a remarkable sales drop in June as a result of strategy adjustment. The new appointed general-manager of FAW VW Sales Division Hu Yong announced plans early in June to restrain vehicle supply to dealers so as to reduce excess inventory, which led to a decline in the monthly wholesale volume. Chery experienced a strong sales growth thanks to contribution by overseas market.

A total of 517,469 passenger vehicles (PVs) were sold in China in June, up 13% year on year (y/y), but down 1.3% from May. CPCA attributed the decline to the flooding in many of China's southern provinces and an oil price hike, but it forecasts the impact brought by these negative factors will be temporary.

http://www.gasgoo.com/auto-news/7004/China-s-top-10-passenger-car-makers-in-June.html

http://www.gasgoo.com/resource/editor/080610(1).jpg

Most carmakers short of half annual sales in H1

July 15, 2008

Shanghai, July 15 (Gasgoo.com) According to the domestic and foreign sales data from the China Passenger Car Association, only Changan Ford Mazda of the 10 major carmakers in mainland China achieved half of its annual sales target in the first half of this year, reported South China Times today.

Based on its sales sprint in June, Shanghai VW sold 272,009 vehicles in the January to June period, snatching the Top 1 sales title from FAW VW, now a runner-up which sold 268,685 units, followed by Shanghai GM with 248,799 units and Chery Auto with 208,465 units. The fifth carmaker by sales in the six months is Beijing Hyundai, which reversed its sales depression of 2007 by selling 164,792 vehicles, up 47% year on year.

In the first half of 2008, Shanghai GM saw a slide in its sales growth and market share while FAW VW's sales volume was largely contributed by its vehicles still in stock. About 50% of the 208,465 vehicles sold by Chery in the period were delivered to overseas markets -- Of the 10 major carmakers in China, Chery may rank 10th by sales in the domestic market.

China's auto market is expected to fluctuate in the second half of 2008. The sales of China's passenger vehicles will continue to grow by about 13% in the following six months, and sales in September, October and November will surge considerably, but it remains to be seen whether this sales surge will be enough to make up for the market slump around and during the August Olympic Games season.

Some potential policies (such as the levy of car consumption taxes) and the fuel price hike will also affect the sales of vehicles in the second half. But if the stockpile is growing high, more customers will wait to buy cars on special offer at the end of the year.

http://www.gasgoo.com/auto-news/7072/Most-carmakers-short-of-half-annual-sales-in-H1.html

Top 5 SUV's as reported by China Association of Automobile Manufacturers (CAAM):

- Honda CRV
- Ssanyong Musso
- Chery Tiggo
- Hyundai Tucson
- Great Wall Hover

Excellent and suprising result for Musso.

So suddenly out of nowhere the Ssangyong Musso jumps in (or Daewoo Musso)

But the Musso is so old and low quality?
I worked for a company who had 5 Mussos and they were all lemons!
I cannot believe they still sell them

I think the quality level of Chinese cars is not that high anyway ;)
The SsangYong Musso has been built and sold as New Dadi in China, hasn't it?

Hi TDI and Daewoo Chevrolet:

Yes, you are right DC; New Dadi did at one time assemble and sell the Musso. But I believe that once SAIC bought the majority stake in Ssangyong, that production ended.

TDI, as for Musso being in the top ten, I question it. CAAM reporting has been wrong before and may be in this case too.

Maybe CAAM is confusing the Musso with the Rexton SUV, which replaces it.



I think the quality level of Chinese cars is not that high anyway ;)


Back as far as 2004, JD Power China Initial Quality Survey results showed Chery QQ finishing first in the China compact car segment. (according to the company website) It was right behind the GM Spark ;).
The Dongfeng Liuzhou Future MPV has done very well too.

But I don't think that the Great Wall Hover or Chery Tiggo are much more reliable than the SsangYong Musso.
Besides, in Europe is the SsangYong Kyron the successor of the Musso. The Rexton is a more expensive model. Roewe will introduce their own version of the SsangYong Kyron.

http://www.autoweek.nl/images/480/c/558bd4fa3bf18ba50bed177b1edd35ec.jpg
SsangYong Musso

http://www.autoweek.nl/images/480/4/4697c701fba796dcaaedd03ddb122554.jpg
SsangYong Kyron

http://img.autohome.com.cn/2008/3/6/6-11-5-6-390708621.jpg
Roewe SUV

http://www.autoweek.nl/images/480/2/6a559758bbcb00dbf7fc5e2eeca67e42.jpg
SsangYong Rexton

China H1 heavy truck sales up 51% to 397,200 units

July 21, 2008


Shanghai. July 21 (Gasgoo.com) Sales of heavy-duty trucks in the Chinese market rose impressively in the first half of 2008. Total sales volume of heavy trucks amounted to 397,200 units, an increase of 51% from one year earlier, data from China Light Vehicle Analysis Union (CLVAU) shows.

The strong surge in heavy truck sales is related to a new regulation issued by China's Environmental Protection Agency. Under the new regulation, China started to ban all production and sales of heavy trucks that cannot meet EU-III emission standards starting July 1 of this year.

Lin Wei, General Secretary of the CLVAU, said there would be a significant decline in sales in the second half of this year, and the market will possibly return to normal by October when consumers may gradually resume confidence. GF Securities Co estimates China's sales of heavy trucks for the second half will only total 180,000 units.

The data shows FAW Jie Fang Truck Co was the number one seller in the Jan-June market with sales of 104,000 units. Dongfeng Truck held on to second place with 73,000 units, followed by Sinotruck with 70,000 units.

Total sales by brands for the first six months of 2008:

Jie Fang: 104,000, +44%
Dongfeng: 73,000, +73.5%
Sinotruck: 70,000, +40%
Foton Auman: 38,000, +18.8%
Jianghuai Gallop: 7,000, --

http://www.gasgoo.com/auto-news/7135/China-H1-heavy-truck-sales-up-51-to-397-200-units.html

China's pickup sales top 100,000 units in H1.

July 24, 2008 - The total sales of China's 10 major pickup brands reached 103,387 units in the first half of 2008, up 21.8% from one year earlier, reported xinhuanet.com today, citing the latest data from China Association of Automobile Manufacturers (CAAM).

Great Wall Motor led the pickup sales with 31,399 units from January to June, capturing 30.4% market share. The second to eighth best-selling pickup brands over the period are Jiangling, Nissan, Zhongxing, Foton, Huanghai (Yellow Sea), Gonow, and Qingling.

Statistics of the CAAM show that the first-half sales of the four major auto categories -- sedans, MPVs, SUVs and pickups -- hit 3,097,220 units in the Chinese market, up 18.53% year-on-year. The sales growth rates of sedans (16.8%) and MPVs (4.8%) were both below that of pickups.

The soaring fuel price did not affect the sales of pickups in China over the past six months because they are mainly used as vehicles widely needed for business and industrial activities for China’s booming economy. The demand for pickups is expected to grow more rapidly.

The sales of pickups now only account for 3% of the sales of the four major auto categories in China, but industry experts predicted that the market share of pickups will rise to 5% in the country's auto market by 2010, and to about 10% in the next 15 to 20 years.

1 Shanghai Automotive Industry Corporation 1526922
Shanghai GM Wuling 552865
Shanghai Volkswagen 466139
Shanghai GM (Pudong) 297005
Shanghai GM Dongyue 152804
Shanghai GM Norsom 40627
Roewe 17482

2 First Automobile Works 1282219
FAW Volkswagen 489821
Tianjin Toyota 270725
Tianjin FAW Xiali 183649
Xiali Cs2
Weizhi Cs8
Haima 122562
Family Cs4
FAW Car 88480
FAW Jilin 49257
FAW Hongta 45168
FAW Harbin 18624
FAW Sichuan 10952
FAW Sichuan Fengyue 2698
Haima Zhengzhou 183
Tianjin Qingyuan 100

3 Chang'an Automobile 886892
Chang’an Auto 403440
Chang'an-Ford-Mazda 226341
Jiangling 107635
Changan-Suzuki 107621
Nanjing Chang´an 30000
Jiangling Landwind 11855

4 Dongfeng Motor Corporation 824604
Dongfeng Nissan 274120
Dongfeng Peugeot Citroën 213058
Dongfeng Honda 124975
Dongfeng Yueda KIA 105919
Dongfeng Yu'an 73554
Dongfeng Fengxing 19266
Zhengzhou Nissan 13712

5 Beijing Automotive Industry Holding 706557
Foton 413444
Beijing Hyundai 231888
Beijing Auto 40989
Beijing Benz 20236

6 Guangzhou Automobile Industry Group 465739
Guangzhou-Honda 295462
Guangzhou-Toyota 170277

7 Chery (Qirui) 387880
QQ Cs1
Qiyun (Flagcloud) Cs6
A520 Cs8

8 Brilliance China Automotive 256378
Brilliance Zhonghua 113839
Junjie Cs10
Brilliance Jinbei 104280
BMW Brilliance 34720
Brilliance Mianyang 3539

9 Geely Automobile 216774
Geely 184777
Freedom Cruiser Cs5
Jingang (King Kong) Cs7
Shanghai Maple 31997

10 Jianghuai JAC 206031

11 Hafei 198776
12 Great Wall 123251

13 CHANGHE AUTOMOBILE 112083
Changhe 58640
Changhe Suzuki 53443

14 BYD 100376
BYD F3 Cs3

15 Lifan 64259

16 Dongnan 45360

17 Honda Export 43596

18 Zhongxing 40166

19 Xinkai 40000

20 Baoding Dadi Auto Group 39309
Dadi Xunchi 24309
Dadi Hebei 15000

21 Qingling 38603

22 Zotye Auto 32906
Zotye 26900
Jiangnan 6006

23 Hunan Changfeng Group Ltd. 30779
Changfeng Liebao 25785
Changfeng Yangzi 4994

24 Gonow Auto 22258
Gonow 22030
Gonow Shaanxi 228

25 Nanjing Automobile 22235
Nanjing Fiat 16070
MG 3272
Nanqi 2893

26 Polarsun 18032

27 Huatai 13641

28 Huanghai (Shuguang) 11140

29 Tianma 11000

30 Forta (Fuda) 8566

31 Shuanghuan 7500

32 Zongshen Tongbao 3000

33 Fudi 3000

34 Tianqi Meiya 2656

35 Baolong 2150

36 Jincheng 2000

37 Sandi 2000

38 Huaxiang Fuqi 1006

39 Huayang 500

40 Feidie 449

41 Yema 419

i tried to make a list of chinese manufacturer in 2007 what do you think about my list?

Very nice alialince :thumb:
Where did you get these numbers?

i got this numbers from chinesecars.net/index.php?page=7 maybe you can help me to make better

Yeah, I thought I knew already this list!
Greetings

Chery QQ3, Cowin achieve outstanding sales

From:cheryglobal.comAugust 02, 2008

Market statistics show that Chery QQ3 is crowned the sales champion of Chinese compact cars in June, total sales volume exceeding 8,122 units in China. QQ3, with its strong features of multi-color, hi-tech and dynamic confirms its place in its market segment.

At the same time, according to the statistics released by China Passenger Vehicle Association, Chery Cowin again ascends to the top 4 best-selling economic sedans in China with a Chinese domestic sales volume of 7,948 units in June, 2008.

In July, with the ceremonious launch of 1.5L new Cowin in the Chinese market, the positioning of product portfolio of the Cowin series becomes clearer and more complete, thus better satisfying our numerous customers' needs for auto fuel economy. Outstanding fuel economy, strong power performance, plus bench-mark price help Cowin to become the sedan of best price performance, and accelerate Chery's step toward the leading trio.

http://www.gasgoo.com/auto-news/7294/Chery-QQ3-Cowin-achieve-outstanding-sales.html

China engine import and export grow in H1

August 07, 2008

Shanghai, August 7 (Gasgoo.com) China's engine imports rose 16.58% year on year in the first half of 2008 to be valued at $813 million dollars, while import volume declined by 9.38% year on year, standing at 278,000 units.

A total of 249,100 gasoline engines were imported in China in H1 2008, 8.41% lower year-on-year. Gas-engine import in the period was $634 million, up 16.23% year on year. The import volume of engines in the 1,000 ml to 3,000 ml range dipped 1.58% to 229,400 units, accounting for 92.09% of the total imports of gas engines.

The H1 import volume of diesel engines fell 16.83% to 28,911 units, with import value up 18.01% to $179 million. The import volume of diesel engines below 132.39kW was 20,974 units, constituting 72.55% of the total.

China import engines from some major countries including Japan, Hungary, German, South Korea, Australia and the like. Japan is the largest engine sourcing country with 136,600 finished engines exported to China in H1, 54.84% of the overall import volume.

The average price of imported gas engines was $2,544 per unit, while that of diesel engines was $6,196 per unit. The diesel engine with power higher than 132.39kW was sold at $163,800.

H1 engine export value was up 14.46% y-o-y to $372 mln, with export volume totaled 234,000 units, growing slightly by 2.32% year-on-year.

China exported some 223,100 gasoline engines in H1 2008, up only 6.39% year-on-year. Exports of gas engines totaled $326 mln, up 4.82% year-on-year. Volume of engines with the 1,000 ml to 3,000 ml range displacement rose 4.06% to 146,700 units, 65.76% of the total gas engine exports.

Diesel engines export in the first six months surged 231.01% to $46 million, with export volume declining 42.87% to 10,893 units. A total of 4,313 diesel engines of or beyond 132.39kW were exported, representing 251.51% of the total engine exports.

Countries like Japan, Canada, South Korea, Myanmar, Russia and the U.S. are main export destinations of Chinese engines in H1, with 95,100 Chinese engines exported to Japan, counting for 42.63% of all the export volume.

The average price of exported gas engines was $1,459 per unit, while that of diesel engines was $4,254 per unit.

China H1engine import and export statistics

http://www.gasgoo.com/auto-news/7349/China-engine-import-and-export-grow-in-H1.html

Report: July PV sales down 18% in China

August 07, 2008

Shanghai, August 7 (Gasgoo.com) China's passenger vehicle sales plunged 18 percent in July compared with June in terms of vehicles sold by top 15 automakers, latest data from China Passenger Car Association shows.

Shanghai GM and FAW Volkswagen were China's two automakers of largest sales in July. They were followed by Guangzhou Honda with sales surging 57.19 percent month on month to 30,148 units, thanks to the launch of new generation Accord and Fit.

Except for Guangzhou Honda, all the other 14 automakers saw monthly sales decline in July from the previous month. Beijing Hyundai's sales fell more than 50 percent, while Chery Auto and Dongfeng-PSA also sold 20% less vehicles than June.

On the model side, Dongfeng Nissan achieved the most remarkable results with sales of its new-generation Teana reaching 8,905 units in July, up 177 percent month on month and 200 percent year on year.

The New Accord was the top selling car in the mid- to high-end vehicle segment in July, with 17,191 units sold. Camry held the second place with 9,439 units sold.

http://www.gasgoo.com/auto-news/7352/Report-July-PV-sales-down-18-in-China.html

Could this be due to the Olympics and the cars restrictions ?

China auto parts imports & exports grow in H1

August 06, 2008

Shanghai, August 6 (Gasgoo.com) In the first half of 2008, China imported automobile components valued at $8.115 billion, going up by a moderate 19.86%. Major import source countries are Japan, Germany, Korea, the U.S. and France, with imports from Japan taking the lead at $3.192 billion, covering 39.33% of the total imports, reported China Automotive Information Net.

Driving system components, auto body parts and accessories, engine parts and some unnamed components posted relatively large imports among total imported auto parts.

Driving system parts imports totaled $2.302 billion in the first half, up 21.5% year on year(y/y). Sedan-use MT transmission imports took the lead by an increase of 3.23% y/y to 1.0224 million units, valued at $1.571 billion, up 32.27%.

Body parts and accessories imports reached $1.882 billion in this period, up 21.5% y/y. The unnamed components posted the largest imports valued at $1.047 billion, soaring by 32.58% y/y.

Engine parts imports reached $1.314 billion during this period, surging 27.95% y/y with highest imports of petrol engine-use components at $860 million, up 8.01% y/y.

Auto components exports in China kept rising fast in the first half of 2008. The total exports hit $15.374 billion, up 21.48% y/y, with America, Japan, Korea, Germany and the Netherlands as the target countries. Exports for America amounted to $4.107 billion, making up 26.71% of the total auto components exports.

Among auto components exports, the relatively large exports are travel system components, auto electronic components, body parts and accessories and some unnamed auto parts.

For this period, exports of travel system components are valued at $4.056 billion, down 6.4% y/y. But the new rubber tyres used on transport or delivery vehicles present the largest exports, with total sales at $1.852 billion, up 19.08%. Exports are mainly to America, India, United Arab Emirates, Australia and Brazil.

Automobile electronic components exports also increased by 35.45 % to reach $3.076, and the largest exports are of wiring harnesses which hit $997 million, up 16.13%. Target countries and regions are Korea, America, Canada, China’s Taiwan and some others.
Body parts and accessories exports reached $2.072 billion during this period, a 52.27% increase y/y.

The unnamed components posted the largest exports valued at $733 million, soaring by 39.92% y/y, mainly to America, Japan, Korea, Germany, China’s Hongkong and some other countries and regions.

http://www.gasgoo.com/auto-news/7337/China-auto-parts-imports-exports-grow-in-H1.html

Many automobile manufacturersare cashing on the upcoming Olympics with various ‘Olympic Edition’ cars. China Car Times listed several of them.


Skoda Octavia: 2.0l, limited to 2008 models.
The Skoda Octavia Olympic Edition is limited to a mere 2008 models and is sure to sell out fast. Its a well packed car, at a low price of 129,000rmb for which you get the VW quality we all know and love, at a bargain price. In addition to the 2.0l model, Skoda are also planning to offer a 1.6l model but both are limited to manual transmissions. Shanghai VW are also offering a 4000 gift bag with every Olympic Edition Octavia.


MG7 Olympic Edition
The MG7 Olympic Edition is so limited, that the metropolis of Beijing will only get ten cars for sale, and at 160,960rmb for the 1.8 non turbo model, its quite a bargain - if you can buy one.


FAW VW Sagitar
It well be the VW Jetta in other markets, but for China, the Sagitar is what works best and now they’ve made an Olympic version to improve sales. They’re not cheap though, at 170,888rmb to 190,080rmb for the 1.8TSI model


Volvo S40 Commemoration edition
The Volvo S40 usually retails for around 280,000rmb, but the Commemoration Edition model will retail for around 250,000rmb, the S40 packs a 2.4l engine into its small Ford Focus sized body which makes for quite a sporty car.


Suzuki SX4
As mentioned on CCT previously, the SX4 has been given a slight make over for the 08 Olympics, which will no doubt increase sales through 08. Priced at 111,118rmb to 120,180rmb, depending on transmission required. If you want one, you better move quick, as this SX4 is a limited edition model and will sell out quick. Oddly, this edition of the SX4 only comes in black.


Roewe 750 Olympic Edition
SAIC, not wanting to miss out on the Olympic fever, have launched their own Olympic Roewe 750. This Roewe 750 is a 2.5l V6 model but missing front fog lights, heated seats, but has added a rear windscreen wiper, an alarm system. From what we’ve heard, the Olympic Edition will sell for 200,888rmb.


Suzuki Swift 1.5l Olympic Edition
The Suzuki Swift is a popular car in the PRC, probably due to a mixture of cool design and low price that makes the aging Swift move off the dealership forecourt 4 years after it was launched. The Olympic Edition has seen the addition of a 6 CD playing stereo, 6 airbags, reversing sensors, automatic air conditioning, and keyless locks, not forgetting the 1.5l engine. The price is a mere 80,180 to 90,980rmb.


Toyota Royal Crown 2.5l and 3.0l
The Oylmpic Crown has been given an additional DVD+Sat navigation system to boost sales. The price sits at 320,000rmb for the 2.5l model which includes leather seats.


Mitsubishi Galant
The Galant is not an extremely well selling car in China, but the addition of GPS Sat Nav and DVD may help the Galant shift a few more from SouEast motors garages, the Olympic Galant will cost 230,980rmb.

7 carmakers finish half annual sales target in H1

August 07, 2008

Shanghai, August 7 (Gasgoo.com) In the first half of this year, only seven Chinese carmakers achieved half of their annual sales targets for 2008. They are FAW Mazda, Shanghai VW, FAW VW, Dongfeng Honda, FAW Xiali, Geely Auto, and Chery Auto, reported Shanghai Securities News today.

The data from the China Passenger Car Association show that the majority of the country's automakers did not finish half of this year's sales goals in the first six months. There were only seven carmakers in China that achieved half of their sales targets for 2008 in that period. FAW Mazda finished 57.7%, Shanghai VW 54.6%, FAW VW 50.3%, Dongfeng Honda 52.7%, FAW Xiali 50%, Geely Auto 67.3%, and Chery Auto 69%.

Earlier report said that the first half output and sales of China's auto industry both grew by 15% year on year, but the sales growth slowed down considerably compared with the 22% rise of the same period of last year.

http://www.gasgoo.com/auto-news/7355/7-carmakers-finish-half-annual-sales-target-in-H1.html

10 best-selling China-made sedans in the first seven months of 2008, according to the latest data from China Association of Automobile Manufacturers (CAAM).

Santana (Shanghai VW)
Jetta (FAW VW)
Buick Excelle (Shanghai GM)
Toyota Corolla (FAW Toyota)
Honda Accord (Guangzhou Honda)
Toyota Camry (Guangzhou Toyota)
Chery QQ
Hyundai Elantra (Beijing Hyundai)
Xiali (Tianjin FAW)
Focus (Changan Ford)

Fuda Group sales generate 703 mln yuan in H1

August 08, 2008

Shanghai, August 8 (Gasgoo.com) Guilin Fuda Group Co, a Chinese auto parts maker specializing in manufacturing engine crankshafts, clutches, transmissions and low speed trucks, posted sales revenue of 703 million yuan ($103 million), a record year-on-year increase of 37%, in the first half of 2008 despite difficult economic conditions this year, Guilin Daily reported.

Fuda, a private-owned OEM enterprise, supplies for Shanghai GM Wuling, Dongfeng Automobile,Yuchai, and some other famous automakers or engine manufacturers. Earlier this year, Fuda Group decided to expand new markets with all subsidiaries through quality control and technological innovation. The Fuda subsidiaries have seen growth of both output and sales since January this year

To achieve greater success, Fuda Group expanding its Guilin-based auto-parts manufacturing base, which covers 674,433 square meters and will have an additional investment of 1.59 billion yuan. Now the first phase of the industrial park is nearing completion after over one year's construction.

Beihai Fuda Group's auto production base, another project by Fuda Group, was officially put into operation on July 13, targeting at Fuda's global development strategy.

http://www.gasgoo.com/auto-news/7367/Fuda-Group-sales-generate-703-mln-yuan-in-H1.html

China H1 sedan exports double to 133,100 units

August 11, 2008

Shanghai, August 11 (Gasgoo.com) China's sedan exports rose 98.62 percent to 133,100 units in the first half of this year, latest data from China Association of Automobile Manufacturers (CAAM) showed.

Almost doubling the firgures of one year earlier, first-half exports of finished vehicles rose 62 percent to 358,000 vehicles, including 200,600 passenger cars and 157,400 commercial vehicles, up 83.37 pct and 41.04 pct respectively.

The overall export growth has slowed down due to natural disasters and tight monetary policies from government, CAAM said.

http://www.gasgoo.com/auto-news/7382/China-H1-sedan-exports-double-to-133-100-units.html

China's top 10 passenger-car makers in July

August 11, 2008

Shanghai, August 11 (Gasgoo.com) China's Shanghai GM claimed the highest sales figures on the list of top 10 best sellers for July with 36,966 vehicles sold both in domestic and overseas markets, FAW VW and Guangzhou Honda trailing in second and third places with sales of 34,122 units and 30,148 units respectively, according to data released by China Passenger Car Association (CPCA).

Except for Guangzhou Honda, all the other 14 automakers saw monthly sales decline in July from the previous month. Beijing Hyundai's sales fell more than 50 percent, while Chery Auto and Dongfeng-PSA also sold 20% less vehicles than June.

Tighter government monetary policies as well as record high oil prices continue to help drag down the passenger car market, said Rao Da, secretary general of CPCA. China raised prices of gasoline and diesel by 18% at the end of June.


http://www.gasgoo.com/auto-news/7380/China-s-top-10-passenger-car-makers-in-July.html
(follow that link to see the chart from July 2008 sales)

wow for the first time Guangzhou Honda is ahead of Shanghai VW. Chery is behind Nissan this month, quite weird.

Major carmakers see H1 profit growth down 35%

August 12, 2008

Shanghai, August 12 (Gasgoo.com) China’s major automakers suffered a slowdown both in sales revenue and profit growth in the first half of 2008, with profit growth dropping by 35.38%, reported National Business Daily today.

Growth slowed for the reason that rising materials and energy prices led to increasing cost and shrinking profit margin of automakers, said China Association of Automobile Manufacturers (CAAM）in a report yesterday. The vehicles production and sales recorded a monthly drop in July, more significantly in commercial vehicles sector. During the January-July period, China-made vehicles saw growth slow down both in output and sales, posting only 16% increase to 5,932,100 units and 16.66% increase to 5,849,000 units respectively.

Data released by CAAM showed that in the first half, auto industry posted remarkable growth in sales revenue, up 24.95% year on year(y/y) to 638.255 billion yuan, but the growth rate slowed down by 1.63% y/y.

The top 17 out of 19 automakers gained increase in sales revenue for the first half compared to the same period of last year, with 13 growing over 10% and BYD, Sinotruk, Shanxi Auto, Yutong Group and FAW up to 45%. However, Brilliance Auto and Southeast Motor both recorded sales revenue slump by 13.19% and 19.35% respectively.

During the first half, major automakers’ profits totaled 43.447 billion yuan($6.324 billion), up 30.41% y/y, an increase of 10.130 billion yuan but the growth rate slumped by 35.38%, CAAM said.

Most automakers saw a faster increase in total profit over the same period of last year, with Yutong, FAW and BYD rising by 182.61%, 161.16% and 138.87% respectively. But SAIC, Guangzhou Auto, Jianghuai and Hafei recorded profit declines over last year, while Changhe Auto and Southeast were still loss-making carmakers, according to CAAM.

Industry analysts said China’s auto market is still likely to see an increase despite the possible serious situation in the second half.

http://www.gasgoo.com/auto-news/7398/Major-carmakers-see-H1-profit-growth-down-35.html

Car makers steer path through challenging 2H

2008-08-14

Second-half auto sales are likely to grow -- but more slowly than in the past, because of challenging domestic and foreign conditions, China Association of Automobile Manufacturers (CAAM) deputy director Dong Yang told Xinhua on Thursday.

Figures from the CAAM show sales of domestically made cars in July plunged 17 percent month-on-month, although they rose 6.79 percent year-on-year.

Still, some analysts expect China's auto sales could rise by double digits this year, in contrast to sluggish markets in the United States and Japan, the world's biggest and third-largest car markets, respectively.

Challenges weigh on industry

There are challenges for both car makers and their customers.

One is high world crude prices, which led China to raise benchmark gasoline and diesel oil retail prices by 1,000 yuan ($147) per ton on June 20.

Citigroup economist Ken Peng said that with the consumer price index falling to a 10-month low of 6.3 percent in July, there might be another increase in fuel prices after the Olympics, as the government control of fuel prices was meant to curb inflation.

Another issue is costs. Dong noted that production costs were rising as the prices of inputs like electricity, steel, rubber, glass and plastics had been rising since the second half of last year, which added to the burdens of manufacturers.

Then there's vehicle taxes. As part of its energy savings campaign, the government announced on Wednesday that the tax rate on cars with engine capacities of 3 to 4 liters will rise to 25 percent from 15 percent, starting from September 1.

And then there's China's tight monetary policy. Curbing commercial loans and raising interest rates to avoid economic overheating is creating challenging conditions for industry as the second half proceeds.

China still a bright spot

According to media reports, first-half sales of new autos in the United States fell 17 percent year-on-year, while Japan saw a decline of 2 percent in domestically produced car sales.

By contrast, China's first-half auto sales increased 18.52 percent year-on-year.

Considering last year's sales of 8.8 million units, the double-digit growth achieved on that base didn't come easy.

Analysts with China Economic Information Network believed as people were getting richer, personal consumption would be the driving force for auto sales. They said China's auto market was entering a sustained period of growth that would last for 15 to 20 years.

Foreign auto makers see gains in China

CAAM figures show cars produced by Sino-foreign equity joint ventures took up a 75-percent share of the market in the first seven months, up slightly over last year.

General Motors (GM), the largest US auto maker, said it sold 590,126 vehicles in China in the first half, up 12.7 percent year-on-year. Ford reported sales rising 21 percent to 172,411 units.

Foreign auto makers are competing aggressively in China, where sales are expanding at double-digit rates and major US, European and Asian producers have set up factories.

Kevin E. Wale, GM China president, said the company's multi-brand strategy was paying off, as its Chevrolet, Buick, Cadillac and Wuling all received positive feedback from Chinese consumers.

Having the broadest market, GM expected to sell 1 million units over the full year in China.

Core Pacific-Yamaichi Securities has forecast 2008 auto sales growth of 15 percent year-on-year.

Dong added that China was still growing fast. He said the nation has up to 100 million households that can afford a car, but only 20 million have bought one so far.

http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/bizchina/2008-08/14/content_6936715.htm

July 2008 Small Car Sales.

The small car segment is where the action appears to be at in China, with the price of gasoline recently adjusted to reflect global price fluctuations, the small car market has heated up. Another reason for the rise of small car sales, could be due to the number of Beijing car owners buying a second car with an odd or even number license plate to get around the recent driving restrictions imposed on Beijing for the Olympic games.

The Chevrolet Aveo comes out on top, but sales are down on June, but the Honda City sees its sales practically double in one month. The Chery QQ is down 50%, the VW Polo is down slightly. The new Toyota Yaris was recently introduced into China, and seems to be doing reasonbly well, the previous gernation Yaris did not fair so well in terms of sales.

Oddly, the Citroen C2 does not appear to be performing as well as its brother, the 206. This market segment appears to be evenly spread among domestic, and foreign marques, which is not like any other automotive segment.

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July 2008 SUV Sales.

SUV sales seem to be slightly down in July 08, the SUV market saw a new entry into the segment from Nissan with their Qashqai, sales of which appear to be strong. The SUV market is the only segment, besides the small car segment, that has Chinese players amongst the top 10. Chery have always managed to claim a top spot with their Chery Tiggo model, despite it being on the market for several years. JAC’s Eagle SUV is a recently launched SUV, based on the body of a previous generation Hyundai Sante Fe, but power derived from the Mitsubishi stable. The Toyota Prado Landcruiser supply line and subsequent sales were most probably affected by the recent earthquake in Sichuan, the Prado is made by FAW-Sichuan, in Sichuan province. The Kia Sportage continues to sell well since swapping to Chinese domestic production rather than being a Korean import, the Sportage is quite a cheap car in China with it starting at 130,00rmb for the base 2wd 2.0l manual model.

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July 2008 MPV Sales.

In July 2008, the Buick GL8 rules the roost again, 8 years after it was launched in China. The GL8 was refined in 2005, and continues to sell very well, carving its own niche in the premium business MPV market. Poor sales from the Dongfeng-Citroen Picasso are quite shocking, the same for the Kia Carnival.

MPV’s with more than 5 seats are not overly popular for family use, as Chinese families are usually a nuclear family. Most 7 seater and up MPV’s are used for business use. Recently VW and Ford introduced 5 seater versions of their MPV’s, to encourage uptake, as cars with more than 5 seats have to pay double road tax.

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July 2008 Large Car Sales.

Large car sales are still smalle in China, and appear to be dominated by the Americans, Euros, and Japanese marques. Audi claim the top spot with their popular A6 lengthed model, which is a China only model. Recently FAW-Audi produced the 100,000th Audi A6 in China, and they gave it the composer of the Olympic song, Chen Qi Gang.

Overall, it looks like large car sales are down in July 2008 on June 2008, could it be that even the rich are feeling a squeeze in the current economic climate?

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July 2008 Mid-Size Car Sales.

The 8th Gen Honda Accord pulled out from behind the Toyota Camry in the past few months to claim top spot in the mid sized car market place, outselling it by almost double. The new Nissan Teana also gained a high place despite only being on the market for a matter of weeks. The Passat continues to sell well, with Volkswagen pretty much having a car in each top sales list, (note - the VW Magotan is mistakenly written as VW Sagitar in the above table).

No domestic maker has any product in the top 10, with this segment of the market being controlled by the foreign marques, although all of the above cars are domestically made via joint venture partnerships with local manufacturers.

It seems that even Roewe and MG did not get enough sales to knock the Audi A4 off even the tenth spot, we hope that can be rectified over the coming months with sales of Roewe 550 and the upcoming MG version.

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July 2008 Compact Car Sales.

In July 2008, the mark 2 VW Jetta managed to top the sales chart again, its more of a monthly occurance rather than an actual random occurance. We’re not sure why it manages to top the charts time and time again, although we’re sure its not due to its modern design! The Jetta probably remains popular due to its bombproof mechanicals, cheap cost of running, economy. Its a car that Chinese consumers are well used to, its been in China for over 20 years in its current unshakeable guise, so its no wonder that they are not in any hurry to get rid of them.

Suprises in Julys sales would be the Skoda Octavia - this brand has only been introduced into China for several months, yet its already firing its way up the sales league. The two Elantras are the combined sales of the Elantra, and the facelifted China only Elantra. Further down the list, we have the VW Sagitar, which is the fifth generation of Jetta, but is still outsold by its older brother. The only two domestic players to get their mark into the top sellers list are Chery (with the A5) and BYD (with their F3), both of which are roughly half the cost of their foreign rivals. The Kia Certao high sales position maybe due to their recent launch of the Cerato hatchback (badge engineered Hyundai Elantra).

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Wow, fantastic lists martin_krpan!
It's a pity that the Chery A1 sells so bad, because it's IMO one of the best looking Chinese cars.

I was also suprised by bad results of A1. I'm guessing it's just too expensive. Or is there any other reason?

Passenger car sales likely to grow 3% in H2


August 18, 2008

Shanghai, August 18 (Gasgoo.com) China's passenger-vehicle sales dropped by 12% in July from June, a decline that lasted for four straight months due to the oil price hike and natural disasters, said data from China Passenger Car Association (CPCA), who predicted that the sales of passenger vehicles in China will grow by only 3% in the second half of this year.

Domestic passenger vehicle sales rose a slightly 3.2% year on year (y/y) to 462,000 units in July, but down 11.5% from 522,000 units of June. Rao Da, secretary general of CPCA, said that the second-half sales of passenger vehicles will grow only by 3% y/y or so and the industry association’s earlier estimated sales target of one million units in 2008 is impossible to reach. The car sales growth is expected to continue its slowdown trend.

Due to the fuel price rise, many consumer have delayed or canceled their decison to buy cars. And meanwhile the growth of China's economy has also started to slow down, which will make people spend less money on car buying in the coming months. Industry experts said China's passenger vehicle sales in the whole year of 2008 will not grow more than 10%, less than half of the 20% growth goal.

http://www.gasgoo.com/auto-news/7458/Passenger-car-sales-likely-to-grow-3-in-H2.html

Martin, can you please tell us the source of your statistics and quotes above. Gasgoo had been showing a Dongfeng Liuzhou MPV in its CAAM-sourced stats but it's not listed here.
Thank you.

They are from China car times.

I don't know where China car times got them from. :S

Yes, data was published at CCT.
I also noticed some cars are missing, such as GW Hover on SUV list, or Santana (3000).
I guess this is not the list of best selling vehicles in each segment. Rather author only published sales results of, in his oppinion, interesting vehicles.
Those of you who are also members of CCT can ask author about this.

China's Jan-Jul commercial vehicle sales up 19%

August 21, 2008

Shanghai. August 21 (Gasgoo.com) Commercial vehicle sales in China rose 18.76 percent year-on-year to 1.75 million units in the January to July period, data from China Association of Automobile Manufacturers (CAAM) showed.

The growth in the commercial vehicle sector maintained stable this year except for July, when only 177,600 units were sold, down 28.50 percent month-on-month and 3.35 percent year-on-year.

CAAM said the decline occurred because many automakers have been conducting checks on factory equipment in July and August and giving employees a summer break.

The top 10 sellers of commercial vehicles from January to July were Beiqi Foton, Dongfeng Motor, FAW, JAC, Brilliance Jinbei, Sinotruck, Changan, Jiangling Motors, Shaanxi Auto and Nanjing Auto.

The 10 automakers sold a total of 1.23 million commercial vehicle from January to July, representing 70 percent of China's total commercial vehicle sales in the period.

http://www.gasgoo.com/auto-news/1007490/China-s-Jan-Jul-commercial-vehicle-sales-up-19.html

Sales of new cars in Russia in the first half of the year has increased for 36% compared to previous year. 1.6 million new cars have been sold. If such trend continues, Russia will soon become the biggest European market for new vehicles.

Almost all established manufacturers improved their results. And so did Chinese companies, except the biggest one - Chery - which saw its sales decrease for almost 50%.

http://www.autoreview.ru/archive/2008/15/stat/

Bad results for Chery, if it was not for the breakdown between Chery and that Russian factory, wow BYD sales jump almost 600% , GWM did very well.

I think due to the Olympics, the industrial activities in China actually slowed down in the H1, so hopefully we will see Chery back on its feet in the H2.

China's top 10 passenger-car makers in August

September 05, 2008


Shanghai, September 5 (Gasgoo.com) In August Shanghai VW was the top seller in China's passenger car market with 39,080 units sold, while FAW VW and Shanghai GM took the second and third places with sales of 34,730 units and 33,124 units respectively, data from auto.QQ.com show on Thursday.

Shanghai GM, the sales champion last month, was the only one that posted month-on-month drop among the top three players this month.

Except for Beijing Hyundai, almost all the other automakers saw a consecutive decline in sales from last month, as consumers delay car purchases during the Beijing Olympics Games in August.

Sales of the top ten players were 248,088 units, account for 60 percent of the overall market.

Chart for August :

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http://www.gasgoo.com/auto-news/1007659/China-s-top-10-passenger-car-makers-in-August.html

Sales of Shanghai GM Corp in July (by model):
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Sales of FAW VW in July (by model):
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Sales of Shanghai VW in July (by model):
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Sales of Guangzhou Honda in July (by model):
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Sales of FAW Toyota in July (by model):
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Sales of Nissan-Dongfeng Motor Co in July (by model):
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Sales of Beijing Hyundai Motor Co in July (by model):
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Sales of Chery Automobile Co in July (by model):
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Sales of Geely Automobile Group in July (by model):
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China's top five SUV brands by sales in August

September 11, 2008

Shanghai, September 11 (Gasgoo.com) The top 5 best-sellers of SUV brands in August in China's auto market were CRV, Tiggo, Hover, Xindadi and Sportage, China Association of Automobile Manufacturers (CAAM) released on Wednesday.

The five bestselling SUVs concluded the month with 22,100 units sold, accounting for 63 percent of the total.

Following is a table of China's five bestselling SUVs in August, the sales total and the manufacturer.

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No. Model August/Jan-Aug sales Automaker
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1. CRV 7,062 52,639 Guangzhou Honda Automobile Co.
2. Tiggo 5,924 35,158 Chery Automobile Co.
3. Hover 4,233 36,663 Great Wall Motor Co.
4. Xindadi -- -- Chengdu Xindadi Auto.
5. Sportage 2,160 19,773 Dongfeng Yueda Kia Motor Co.
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Source: CAAM

http://www.gasgoo.com/auto-news/1007734/China-s-top-five-SUV-brands-by-sales-in-August.html

China's top 5 best-selling MPV brands in August

September 12, 2008


Shanghai, September 12 (Gasgoo.com) China's top five best-selling MPV brands in August sold a total of 8,800 units, accounting 67% of the month’s total MPV sales in the Chinese market, said xinhuanet.com today, citing the latest data from Chinese Association of Automobile Manufacturers (CAAM).

The industry data show that in August 2008, the top five best-selling MPV (multi-purpose vehicle) brands were Buick GL8, Jianghuai Refine, Honda Odyssey, Dongfeng (Fengxing) Joyear and Chrysler Grand Voyager. Last month, the five best-selling MPV brands had 8,800 units sold, representing 67% of the total MPV sales of the month in China.

Of the five MPV best-sellers, Chrysler Grand Voyager saw its sales grow rapidly in August from the previous month, bringing itself to China's top five best-selling MPV list for the first time. The specific sales figures of each of the brands will be available later.

In July, China's top five best-selling MPV brands sold about 100,000 units, making up 68% of that month’s total MPV sales in the Chinese market. Brilliance Grace was nudged off the fifth place of the top-five list by Chrysler Grand Voyager in August.

http://www.gasgoo.com/auto-news/1007746/China-s-top-5-best-selling-MPV-brands-in-August.html

China's top 10 commercial vehicle sellers in August

September 16, 2008


Shanghai, September 16 (Gasgoo.com) China Association of Automobile Manufacturers unveiled the country's top 10 commercial vehicle sellers in August.

The top 10 commercial vehicle sellers sold a total of 120,123 automobiles in February, which represents 67.59 percent of China's total domestic auto sales in the month.


Rank
Automaker
August sales

1.
Beiqi Foton Motor Co
29,995

2.
Dongfeng Motor Co
22,022

3.
Shenyang Brilliance Jinbei Automobile Co
12,786

4.
FAW Group
12,758

5.
China National Heavy Duty Truck Group Co
9,514

6.
Anhui Jianghuai Automobile Co
9,301

7.
Jiangling Motors Corp
7,061

8.
Chongqing Changan Automobile Co
6,424

9.
Chongqing Lifan Group
5,435

10.
Shandong KAMA Automobile Manufacturing Co
4,827

Source: CAAM

Something's wrong with this reporting. If we're talking commercial vehicles here, then why is Lifan in the mix? And why the glaring absence of so many of the commercial big boys like Wuling, Mudan and King Long?

VW fires the first shot in car price war

2008-9-17


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THE unexpected sales dip in China's auto market has prompted car makers to join a new round of price wars across all market segments.

The return of the price wars has ended an upswing in car prices since the beginning of this year, triggered largely by soaring raw material costs.

Market observers yesterday said they remained skeptical about whether lowering prices would be helpful in spurring sales. The price reductions have also triggered market concerns the sustained growth of the whole industry could be damaged, which would further erode car makers' already declining profits.

FAW-Volkswagen, the flagship venture of Volkswagen AG in China, announced price cuts of 10,000 yuan (US$1,460) to 19,000 yuan on its mainstream models last Wednesday.

The price discounts covered the economy sedan Bora and Golf as well as Sagitar mid-class sedan and the Magotan.

The price cuts have been widely touted as the first shot in an impending price war among China's mainstream auto makers. It has also fanned market competition ahead of the prime sales season in September and October.

FAW-VW's price cuts have been followed by Chang'an Ford Mazda Automobile Co Ltd, which cut the price of its Mondeo mid-to-high class sedan by up to 20,000 yuan, or 12 percent, to enhance its competitiveness against rivals like Toyota's Camry and Honda's Accord.

Join the fray

Industry sources said more auto manufacturers are also considering price reductions.

"The high inventory and stockpile of spare parts were two main reasons behind FAW-VW's price reduction," said Tong Jiren, an independent auto analyst. "In the following months, more car makers are expected to join in the competition through an industrial-wide price reduction, especially in the economy car sector and profitable mid-class segment."

Despite the intensified market competition, this round of price wars has been expected because of the slowed sales in the world's second largest auto market. Soaring fuel prices and record high inflation alongside a weak stock market have been blamed for cutting consumer purchasing power and denting market demand.

China's vehicle sales posted its first decline of this year in August when domestic car makers sold a combined 629,000 vehicles, representing a decrease of 6.34 percent from a year earlier, the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers said. Passenger car sales dropped 6.24 percent to 451,300 units while commercial vehicles fell 6.59 percent to 177,700 units during the same period.

For the first eight months of this year, vehicle sales maintained growth of 13.9 percent to 6.47 million units. But the growth was 11 percentage points slower than the same period last year.

The cooling market has sparked concern over its sustained development and many industrial analysts predicted whole-year sales may fail to meet projections of 10 million units.

Year-on-year sales growth is likely to slow to 6 to 8 percent after keeping up a double-digit increase over the past three years, the China Passenger Car Association said.

The majority of domestic car makers aggressively added capacity at the beginning of the year. But most of them failed to meet their half-year sales targets.

Different approach

Dealers said they were willing to offer lowered prices to boost sales when they were having financial difficulties under the tight monetary policy and lackluster vehicle sales.

But car makers said they faced difficulties in offering discounts because of the surge in raw materials prices.

A report from National Development and Reform Commission said a survey in 36 big cities found vehicle prices dipped an average 3 percent in the first half of the year from the same period last year.

The decline in vehicle prices is expected to continue in the second half of this year but at a slower pace because of the surging cost of raw materials and the expectation of a higher purchase tax would prevent car makers cutting vehicle prices too much, it added. "The price war could have a limited impact on boosting sales now and instead it would be likely to raise a wait-and-see attitude among consumers," said Jia Xinguang, the former chief analyst with the China National Automotive Industry Consulting and Development Corp.

Other analysts suggested car makers step up efforts to attract customers, on top of lowering prices.

"Price reduction used to be the most effective approach to stand out from the competition, but it will no longer be the main tool in China where profits in the auto industry are retreating," said Rao Da, secretary general of the China Passenger Car Association.

"Instead, competition in technology, quality, marketing, brand, and service will emerge as the main channels to win the market," he said.

The automotive and steel and plastics industries have all witnessed price surges in raw materials, with ore prices up 85 percent from last year, and oil prices skyrocketing to an unprecedented high.

Though the development of the market may have offset cost rises in purchasing, there has been almost no room for price reductions.

http://www.shanghaidaily.com/article/?id=373953&type=Business&page=3

bump this one up

China's top 10 passenger-car makers in Sept





October 13, 2008


Shanghai, October 13 (Gasgoo.com) In its latest report, China Passenger Car Association said that passenger cars sales (including minivans) in the country rose 2.3% year on year and 26.3% month on month in September after declining for two consecutive months.

Passenger vehicle sales totaled 548,684 units in September, including 406,167 units sedans (-1.3% y/y), 14,622 MPVs (-25.1% y/y), 34,443 SUVs (14.0% y/y) and 93,452 units minivans (24.6% y/y).

FAW VW was the top seller in China's passenger-car market in September with 39,453 units sold, followed by Shanghai VW and Shanghai GM with sales of 38,478 units and 35,867 units respectively.

The report added that customers who have postponed their purchase due to the Beijing Olympics in August have thronged to buy cars before the long festival of Chinese National Day on October 1, but if minivans are excluded, new car sales still fell 1.44% year on year due to higher fuel prices.

The following is a table of China's top 10 passenger-car makers by sales in September (excluding minivans):



Chart for september by brands

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BYD did very well.

http://www.gasgoo.com/auto-news/1008009/China-s-top-10-passenger-car-makers-in-Sept.html

Guangzhou's auto industry remains robust

2008-10-15


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Workshop of Guangzhou Honda Automobile Co


BEIJING, Oct. 15 -- Unlike the general slowdown of the world economy, the automobile industry in south China's Guangzhou city continues to maintain its robust momentum.

Guangzhou is expected to assemble 955,000 automobiles with an industrial output of 210 billion yuan this year, compared to 162.23 billion yuan in 2007, according to a report on Guangzhou's auto industry development released by Guangzhou Academy of Social Sciences earlier this year.

The city is also expected to realize a gross industrial output of 50 billon yuan from the auto component manufacturing industry in 2008, compared to 30.92 billion yuan last year.

Guangzhou vice-mayor Gan Xin attributed the success story of Guangzhou's automobile industry to the city's strategy to partner with global auto and component firms including Toyota, Honda, Nissan and Hino.

The partnership finds expression not only in production and research and development (R&D), but also in the related service sectors.

"Thanks to the strategic cooperation, a coordinated development model has taken shape ranging over sedans, buses, trucks, special vehicles and components," he said. "And auto industrial bases headed by Dongfeng Nissan, Guangzhou Honda and Guangzhou Camry have been established."

Official statistics show Guangzhou had secured 391 autos and component projects involving capital inputs of 6.29 billion (U.S. dollars) including overseas capital of $1.59 billion by the end of last year. And 107 received capital investment of over $10 million each.

"Via close cooperation with global auto giants, Guangzhou has built up rich human resources in manufacturing technology and management," said Zhang Fangyou, chairman of Guangzhou Automobile Group.

"The city has come to a stage for greater efforts in R&D as well as for the development of self-owned brand products strategically meaningful to the sustained development of the automobile industry."

According to Zhang, construction is underway as scheduled for the group's center for R&D work and production of self-owned brand products ranging from engines to transmissions and entire vehicles in the city's Panyu district.

Covering an area of 1.5 million sq m, the facility will require a total investment of 6.8 billion yuan, 3 billion yuan of which will be for R&D facilities and 3.8 billion yuan for production lines.

The site aims to produce 100,000 vehicles and 100,000 engines annually at the initial stage of the project, and 200,000 vehicles and 250,000 engines annually when fully operational.

Reliable sources say that Guangzhou plans to assemble 1.3 million vehicles by the year 2010 and realize a gross industrial output of 200 billion yuan from the assembled vehicle sector as well as 100 billion yuan from the component sector.

The city also aims to generate $1.8 billion worth of exported components and assembled vehicles by 2010.

http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2008-10/15/content_10199467.htm

Top 10 own-brand sedans sell 626,100 units in Jan-Sept

October 16, 2008

Shanghai, October 16 (Gasgoo.com) China's top ten own-brand sedans sold 626,100 units in the first nine months of 2008, representing 65.35% of the whole sales of own-brand sedans, Shihua Financial Information reported today.

China Association of Automobile Manufacturers (CAAM) announced yesterday that sales of China’s own-brand sedans reached 958,000 units, representing 25.28% of the total sedan sales. The top ten own-brand sedans by sales are QQ, Xiali, F3, Family, Free Cruiser, Juejie, Geely KingKong, A520, Qiyun and Vizhi.

Sales of the ten brands totaled 626,100 units from January to September this year, 65.35% of the total sales of China’s own-brand sedans.

Earlier data showed China’s home-made sedans sold 835,500 units for the first eight months this year, covering 24.77% of the total sedan sales. The top ten own-brand sedans were the same in the past two months. The ten brands totaled sales of 556,300 from January to August, taking 67% of the whole own-brand sedan sales.

http://www.gasgoo.com/auto-news/1008055/Top-10-own-brand-sedans-sell-626-100-units-in-Jan-Sept.html

China's Automakers Battle Sales Slide

October 23, 2008 - The battleground for car buyers in China is beginning to shift from major population centers to smaller cities, as local brands struggle to maintain sales volume and growth amid weakening market demand.

Among the major multinational brands, Toyota passed General Motors in China sales for the first nine months of 2008 and moved into second place, behind Volkswagen.

Local companies such as Brilliance China and Tianjin FAW Xiali have been extending their distribution networks to second- and third-tier cities after sales growth in cosmopolitan hubs such as Shanghai and Beijing slowed.

Tianjin FAW, which makes the Vizi subcompact, plans an eightfold increase in number of dealerships to 800 by 2010, according to spokesman Dang Ren. The move aims to help the company achieve its aggressive sales target of 400,000 units during the same period.

Another domestic player, Brilliance Jinbei Automotive, wants to double the number of dealers in second-tier cities to 400 by 2010, a company official said.

Major Chinese carmakers, including Chery Automobile, Geely Automotive Holdings and Great Wall Motor, all reported drops in sales and profits this year, as the slump in stock markets and the global financial downturn drove Chinese consumers away from auto purchases.

"Chinese brands are impacted the most under the global financial crisis because the buyers of domestic brands are cost-sensitive consumers," said Yale Zhang, analyst from CSM Asia Corp. "Domestic brands will have a difficult time in 2009."

Chinese automakers also found it hard to compete with joint ventures as more small, low-priced vehicles carrying foreign brands were launched in the Chinese market.

In September, China's passenger car sales dropped 1.4 percent from a year earlier to 552,800 units. It was the second month in a row of year-on-year sales declines.

China car sales rose 11 percent in the first nine months to 5.1 million. Volkswagen, the largest foreign maker in China, boosted sales 11 percent to 753,450 at its two joint ventures, according to the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers.

Toyota's joint ventures reported nine-month sales increased 30 percent to 407,427, while GM's joint ventures sold 373,945, about even with a year earlier. If sales of minivehicles are added, GM's total for the nine months rose to 785,144, according to Bloomberg.

source: Inside Line

Top 10 carmakers sell 6 mln vehicles in Jan-Sept

October 27, 2008
China's top ten automakers by auto sales reached a sales volume of 6.0457 million during the first nine months of 2008, accounting for 83.63% of the total, the China Association of Automobile Manufactures (CAAM) announced in a data report on October 22.

They were Shanghai Automotive Industry Corporation (Group) (SAIC), China FAW Group Corp., Dongfeng Motor Corp., Chang'an Automobile Group Co., Ltd., Beijing Automotive Industry Corp. (BAIC), Guangzhou Automobile Industry Group Co., Ltd. (GAIG), Chery Automobile Co., Ltd., Brilliance China Automotive Holdings Ltd. (NYSE: CBA and SEHK: 1114), Hafei Motor Co., Ltd., and Jianghuai Automobile Co., Ltd. (JAC and SHSE: 600418).

Over the first eight months of 2008, China's top ten automakers by auto sales sold 5.4260 million vehicles, making up 84% of the total. They were SAIC, FAW Group, Dongfeng, Chang'an Automobile, Beijing Automotive, Guangzhou Automobile, Chery Automobile, Brilliance, Hafei Motor, and JAC.

http://www.gasgoo.com/auto-news/1008169/Top-10-carmakers-sell-6-mln-vehicles-in-Jan-Sept.html

49%? WOW! just look at how it improves, considering how they say the oil prices are expensive and soaring!

China auto sector sees Q3 net profits down 62%

October 31, 2008
Shanghai, October 31 (Gasgoo.com) Up to October 30, at least 17 of China's 22 automakers had released their profit report for the third quarter this year. From July to September, the 17 Chinese carmakers’ auto sales revenues totaled 47.385 billion yuan ($6.93 billion), down by 2.9 percentage points from one year earlier, and their net profits stood at 747 million yuan, down 62.45% year on year, said xinhuanet.com new today.

According to the data from Chinese Association of Automobile Manufacturers, the growth rate of China's domestic output and sales in the first nine months this year had declined by 10.1% to the lowest since 1999. The export market of this year to date was also sluggish, with an abrupt reversal from the consecutive 100% growth since 2003.

As their current sales figures failed to reach their average quarterly objective, many automakers in China have begun to scale down their sales targets for the year. In the first nine months, China's car giant Shanghai GM had finished only 54% of its 2008 sales goal, so the joint venture had to reduce this year's sales target of its Chevrolet brand by 25%.

Another big Chinese automaker FAW Car has reduce its Magotan sales in 2008 to 70,000 units from 90,000 units set in January; Dongfeng Yueda Kia has cut down its 2008 sales target from 200,000 units to 160,000 units.

An industry analyst said that the higher rising fuel prices, shrinking earnings, sliding overseas demand and other factors have combined to put China's auto industry on the slippery slope. Still, the market demand in the fourth quarter is likely to rebound somewhat, and the whole-year auto sales in China will see a growth of 10% or so, but much lower than previously expected.

http://www.gasgoo.com/auto-news/1008228/China-auto-sector-sees-Q3-net-profits-down-62.html

Sales results for September 2008 according to Autoblog (withoutd data for Dongfeng-PSA):

1. Honda Accord 16.624
2. Buick Excelle 16.474
3. Hyundai Elantra 15.906
4. VW Jetta 15.586
5. BYD F3 12.788
6. Nissan Tiida 12.673
7. Toyota Corolla 12.299
8. Toyota Camry 10.700
9. BYD F0 10.059
10. Xiali N3 9.942
11. VW Lavida 8.763
12. Nissan Teana 8.001
13. Audi A6 7.634
14. VW Santana3000 7.037
15. Chery QQ3 6.892
16. Nissan Livina 6.860
17. VW Santana 6.743
18. Geely Freedom Ship 6.585
19. Chevrolet Lova 6.459
20. Honda Fit 5.928
21. VW Bora 5.740
22. Geely King Kong 5.709
23. Chery A5 5.244
24. VW Polo 5.238
25. Skoda Octavia 4.865
26. VW Sagitar 4.770
27. Chery Tiggo 4.646
28. VW Passat 4.636
29. Toyota Huaguan 4.577
30. Nissan Sylphy 4.529
31. Buick LaCrosse 3.629
32. Toyota Prius 3.466
33. Chevrolet Epica 3.360
34. SMA Maple 3.349
35. Toyota Vios 3.188
36. VW Magotan 3.053
37. Jianghuai Refine 3.039
38. Honda Odyssey 3.020
39. Honda City 3.008
40. Toyota Ruiz 2.718
41. Hyundai Tucson 2.705
42. Toyota Crown 2.678
43. Buick GL8 2.454
44. Hyundai Accent 2.350
45. Nissan Qashqai 2.171


http://es.autoblog.com/2008/10/31/ventas-septiembre-2008-china/

BYD F3 becomes best-selling sedan for the first time

November 07, 2008

Shanghai, November 7 (Gasgoo.com) China's sedan market began to see an upward trend in October, with Chinese brand car BYD F3 leading the segment for the first time, said xinhuanet.com today, citing data from the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers (CAAM).

China had a total of 409,600 domestically-made sedans sold in October, up 12.33 percent from a year earlier. As part of this total, 15,343 BYD F3 were sold, leading China's sedan sales for the first time ever just three years after its launch.

BYD F3 was followed by Jetta and Corolla, posting sales of 14,945 and 14,706 units respectively. The rest of the top ten sedan models by sales in October were Camry, Excelle, Accord, Xiali, Santana, Junjie and Elantra. Total sales of the ten sedan brands were 127,400 units, accounting for 31.10 percent of the total sales volume.

Sales of Chinese brand sedans totaled 112,900 units last month, accounting for 27.57 percent of the sedan market, while joint ventures held 72.43 percent market share, with 296,700 units sold.

The top 10 best-sellers of sedan brands from January to October were Jetta, Santana, Excelle, Corolla, Accord, Camry, QQ, F3, Xiali and Elantra. Total sales of the ten sedan brands were 1.29 million units, accounting for 30.85 percent of the total sales volume.

Overall, a total of 538,500 passenger cars were sold in October in China, up 8.37 percent from a year earlier after falling for two straight months, the CAAM data showed.

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BYD sold 15,343 F3 cars in October, making it the top seller in the sedan segment

China's Oct car sales rise 8.37 pct y/y

November 07, 2008

China's annual passenger car sales grew in October after falling for two straight months, official data showed on Thursday, but analysts doubt it means a solid rebound as consumption slows along with economic growth.

A total of 538,500 cars were sold in October, up 8.37 percent from a year earlier, the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers said.

The rebound comes after car sales fell 1.44 percent in September and 6.24 percent in August, rare declines in the world's fastest growing major market as natural disasters, the Olympics and a slowing economy kept buyers from showrooms.

'That is by no means a sign of market recovery,' said Chen Qiaoning, an industry analyst with ABN AMRO TEDA Fund Management. 'Eight percent is nothing compared to explosive growth in the past years.'

The prospect of a major recovery is slim due to the uncertainties facing the country's economy, other analysts said.

Car sales in China totalled 5.64 million from January to October, up 11.07 percent from a year earlier, the association said. Growth in the past three years had exceeded 20 percent.

http://www.gasgoo.com/auto-news/1008288/China-s-Oct-car-sales-rise-8-37-pct-y-y.html

Many cars being sold at a loss in China market.

The global financial crisis has made many Chinese customers tighten the purse strings. As big consumer goods, an increasing number of cars have to be sold at a loss in the Chinese market.

With less than two months to go for this year, auto dealers across the country are eager to clear their inventories of old models while selling newly launched cars at a discount to achieve their sales targets of 2008.

It has been nothing new for dealers to sell cars at a loss as a temporary shortcut to reaching the yearly sales goal, but this year would witness the first time for the "shortcut" of this loss-making nature to be widely used for unexpected several months. The persistent downturn in the auto market has forced some dealers to close or resell their stores.

The profit margins for many auto dealers have narrowed to about 3%, some to zero. And car-selling is becoming a loss-making business in China. That's why some dealers are trying to throw away this heavy burden. It is getting more and more difficult for the car dealers to make profits in the Chinese market, which now has shown no sign of revival in the coming few months.

In addition to the prevailing financial crisis, the practices of cutting prices and selling at a loss among auto dealers are also partly caused by the excessive sales target and mounting stockpiles. At the beginning of the year, most automakers in China set their ambitious sales goals for the year, without anticipating the market downturn in the second half. And now they order the dealers to make room for new cars in a last-ditch attempt to attain the sales goal.

As a direct result, the slow sales of cars from the high inventory would block the cash flow for the car maker and dealer alike, and this will pose huge risks to their operation chain. One solution to this problem is to sell the "long-stocked" cars at a loss and the new cars at a discount. A recent industry survey shows that more than 40% of car dealers in China are not making any profits in their business.

It is estimated that nearly one third of the current auto dealers in China will shut their shops by the end of this year, and some will be merged or acquired. Some after-sales services of many well-known auto brands, such as FAW, Buick, Ford, Nissan and Changan, are becoming idle as fewer customers are willing to buy or drive cars now.

China's auto market has seen rapid growth over the past few years, which has stimulated the fast expansion of most carmakers' sales networks and consequently fierce competition between their dealerships. Later, the price war ensued, characterized by sharp price cuts and discounts, sometime even to an unreasonable degree, and the resultant low profits would put the vehicle quality and services at risk.

It is time for this vicious cycle to stop now. And the current global financial crisis may serve as a wake-up call to car makers and dealers in China, who are expected to realize that they should explore more sensible approaches to the growth of their operations.

To survive this crisis, every auto dealer also has an uphill battle to fight. Still, "If winter comes, can spring be far behind?"
source: gasgoo

China's Jan-Oct vehicle sales up 11 pct

November 10, 2008

Shanghai, November 10 (Gasgoo.com) China's vehicle output and sales both grew 11 percent from January through October compared with one year ago, official data showed last week.

"China produced 8.02 million motor vehicles and sold 7.94 million units for the January to October period, representing a growth of 11.01 and 11.11 percent respectively," data from China Associations of Automobile Manufacturers (CAAM) said Friday.

The output figure included 5.71 million passenger vehicles, up 11 percent year on year and 2.31 million commercial vehicles, up 11.05 percent from the same period of last year.

Total sales figure included 5.64 million passenger vehicles, up 11.07 percent year on year and 2.30 million commercial vehicles, up 11.22 percent from a year earlier.

The growth rate in the second half year slowed down because of sales declines in the sluggish global markets. In October alone, vehicle outputs were 704,900 units, down 7.82 percent month on month and 1.15 percent year on year.

Auto sales reached 715,700 units nationwide last month, down 4.77 percent over the previous month but 3.37 percent up year on year.

China's top ten automakers in terms of Jan-Oct vehicle sales were SAIC Motor Corp, FAW, Dongfeng, Changan, Beijing Auto, Guangzhou Auto, Chery, Brilliance Auto, Hafei and Auhui Jianghuai.

The ten automakers sold 6.64 million unit vehicles in the period, accounting for 84 percent of the total figure.

http://www.gasgoo.com/auto-news/1008311/China-s-Jan-Oct-vehicle-sales-up-11-pct.html

That's a great increase. Looks like its a big success.

Top ten automakers sell 265,600 sedans in Oct

November 11, 2008

Shanghai, November 11 (Gasgoo.com) China's top ten automakers by sedan sales reached a sales volume of 265,600 units in October, 2008, accounting for 64.84% of the total, the China Association of Automobile Manufactures (CAAM) announced in a data report yesterday.

The top ten sedan makers were FAW-Volkswagen (VW), Shanghai VW, Dongfeng Nissan, FAW Toyota, Shanghai GM, BYD Auto, Guangzhou Honda, Beijing Hyundai, Chery Auto and Geely Auto. Dongfeng Nissan and BYD Auto both saw sales grow over the previous month.

Earlier data by CAAM showed the top ten sedan makers in September were FAW-VW Auto, Shanghai VW, Shanghai GM, Dongfeng Nissan, Guangzhou Honda, FAW Toyota, BYD Auto, Beijing Hyundai, Chery Auto and Geely Auto.

The BYD Auto posted the best sales and entered the top ten automakers for the first time in September, when sedan sales of the ten companies reached 274,000 units, accounting for 65.88% of the total sedan sales.

http://www.gasgoo.com/auto-news/1008331/Top-ten-automakers-sell-265-600-sedans-in-Oct.html

Carmakers forced to lower sales target of 2008

November 12, 2008

http://www.gasgoo.com/auto-news/1008347/Carmakers-forced-to-lower-sales-target-of-2008.html

Local brand cars market share change

Local brand cars market share change from Jan-Sept 2000 to Jan-Sept 2008:

China PV Registration Market Review for First half of 2008 and Forecast for Whole Year 2008

http://china.polk.com/NR/rdonlyres/E1F5CA82-253A-4C0F-81AA-73918DC0591A/914/PolkInsightNewsletter200808_EN.pdf

Top 10 SUV brands' line-up by Oct sales

November 20, 2008

The top 10 best-selling SUV brands in Chinese market in Oct

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Top 10 SUV brands' line-up by Jan-Oct sales

November 20, 2008
Top 10 bestselling SUV brands' line-up in Chinese market by Jan-Oct sales:

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Sales results for October.

models
1. Hyundai Elantra 17.650
2. BYD F3 15.963
3. VW Jetta 14.945
4. Toyota Corolla 14.706
5. Toyota Camry 14.167
6. Buick Excelle 13.796
7. Honda Accord 13.730
8. Nissan Tiida 13.249
9. Xiali N3 10.997
10. VW Santana 10.568
11. Brilliance Jinjue 9.870
12. VW Lavida 7.823
13. Chevrolet Lova 7.086
14. VW Bora 7.064
15. BYD F0 7.059
16. Nissan Livina 6.984
17. Audi A6 6.687
18. Chery QQ3 6.589
19. Geely Freedom Ship 6.472
20. VW Sagitar 6.272
21. Nissan Teana 5.501
22. VW Polo 5.092
23. Chery Tiggo 5.078
24. Geely FC-1 4.841
25. Honda Fit 4.733
26. Toyota Reiz 4.721
27. VW Passat 4.647
28. VW Magotan 6.274
29. Chery A5 4.560
30. Toyota Crown 4.170

companies
1. FAW-VW 40.990
2. Shanghai-GM 32.779
3. Dongfeng-Nissan 32.257
4. FAW-Toyota 31.253
5. Shanghai-VW 28.293
6. Guangzhou-Honda 25.025
7. Chery 24.933
8. BYD 24.416
9. Beijing-Hyundai 22.016
10. Geely 16.292

source: Autoblog


I'm suprised there is no Ford Focus it the TOP 30. In the past the car was regulary among best sellers in its segment. Is maybe a reason that Changhan does not publish its sales results?

China's car sales down 10% in Nov

2008-12-05

China's car sales slumped 10 percent from a year earlier in November, the third monthly fall, official data showed on Friday, a sign that the car market is still weak due to the economic downturn.

Passenger car sales hit 522,800 units last month, the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers (CAAM) said.

China has sold a total of 7.94 million vehicles in the first 10 months of this year.

The CAAM once forecast that China would sell 10 million vehicles this year, a target that many analysts said will be hard to achieve.

http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/bizchina/2008-12/05/content_7277339.htm

Following is a table of China's top 10 carmakers in November and their sales total.
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No. Automaker Sales
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1. FAW-Volkswagen Automotive Co. 43,508
2. Shanghai Volkswagen Co. 38,254
3. Dongfeng Motor Co. 28,190
4. Shanghai General Motors Co. 32,300
5. Tianjin FAW Toyota Motor Co. 23,501
6. BYD Co. Ltd. 21,779
7. Beijing Hyundai Motor Co. 20,855
8. Guangzhou Honda Automobile Co. 20,511
9. Chery Automobile Co. 19,685
10. Geely Automobile Holdings Ltd. 17,202
============================================
Source: China Association of Automobile Manufacturers

Chery's sale is getting worse every month, Geely sale more or less stay at the same ranking every month. BYD's leap is stellar, from nowhere to number 6 in two months.

I don't know why Chery is doing worse every month, Chery's products look really good though and usually have good reviews compared to other Chinese makers.

I'm not suprised by Chery's bad performance. Just check their sale programme. Except for A3 they are offering only old cars with old technology. No other car presented in last two years (A6, A7, Faira, QQ Sport,...) hasn't hit the market yet. They have more cars in developement than in production.

2009 will be a very busy year for Chery with so many models comming out.

Can Chinese Cars sell in USA soon? How long will it take to get into the US market?

China brands represent 25% of Jan-Nov car sales

December 17, 2008 - China's homegrown automakers sold a total of 1.17 million cars from January through November this year, contributing 25.64 percent to the total car sales of the period, the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers said.

The top 10 Chinese car models were BYD F3, QQ, Xiali, Familiar, Freedom Fleet, Junjie, Kingkong, Chery A520, Qiyun (Cowin) and Weizhi (Vizi). Sales of the ten brands were 766,600 units, accounting for 65 percent of the overall sales for own brand cars.

For the first eleven months of this year, the top ten sedan brands sold in Chinese market were Jetta, Santana, Excelle, Corolla, Accord, Camry, F3, QQ, Xiali and Elantra. Sales of the ten brands totaled 1.43 million units, which represents 31 percent of sedan sales.

Top ten carmakers in the period were FAW-Volkswagen Automotive, Shanghai Volkswagen Co, Shanghai General Motors Co, Tianjin FAW Toyota Motor Co, Dongfeng Motor Co, Chery Automobile Co, Guangzhou Honda Automobile Co, Beijing Hyundai Motor Co, Geely Automobile Holdings Ltd, and Changan Ford Mazda Automobile.

The ten automakers sold 2.98 million cars in the first eleven months, accounting for 65 percent of the total volume.

source: Gasgoo.com

dear people, i really need in serious help guys....

is there any of you can help me to find out the stats of chinese car brand units sells to overseas country. for example chery A 11 sold x units in Y country in year Z! not only for chery i also in need of geely and other cars that sold overseas. thank you.... i really appreciate it.

jiggy_innit if you will check forum you should find many data you need.

@ martin_krpan... would you please give me some references... because i spent many hours looking for the stats but no result! what i would like the get is the exact unit that exported to which country based on year 2006-2008, according to each car model respectively. Please help me... thx in advance

Sales of FAW VW in November (by model)
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Sales of Shanghai VW in November (by model)
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Sales of Dongfeng Nissan in November (by model)
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Sales of Shanghai GM in November (by model)
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Sales of FAW Toyota in November (by model)
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Sales of Guangzhou Honda in November (by model)
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Sales of Beijing Hyundai in November (by model)
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Sales of Chery in November (by model)
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Sales of BYD Auto in November (by model)
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Sales of Geely Auto in November (by model)
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@ martin_krpan... thx for your contribution... i really appreciate it and tahnk you so much, at least i can start from this! anyway where you get all this data from? gasgoo? just go to their website and download it? please give me some clue thanks

Jiggy

Just to let you know that these numbers are just within China, not for export as you look for.

mememe ohh ok thank you... any data for exported?

At November With sales being down for the third month out of the last four, its becoming obvious that the recent economic slump has put people off buying cars, with just a mere 522,800 cars being sold. Previously China was well on to its way of hitting the million cars a month milestone, which would have paired it with the USA in terms of the worlds biggest automotive market.

Chinese auto industry faces tough times. Two articles from Gasgoo.com.

The financial crisis and auto market slump have alarmingly increased the number of loss-making auto dealers in China this year. By the end of the year, only 20% of the dealerships have gained profits, while the other majority 80% have become loss-making businesses and even gone bankrupt, said xinhuanet.com today.

In these months, many dealers in China’s auto market have been selling cars at a loss in an attempt to reach the year's sales target and to have more favorable policies from the government. Most dealers of famous brands, including FAW-VW, Shanghai VW, Dongfeng Citroen, GAC Honda (Guangzhou Honda), are gritting their teeth to cut the selling prices of their vehicles.

Auto dealers who made big or small profits in the first half of the year are now joining the ranks of cut-rate and loss-making sales. They see the after-sales service as a light at the end of the tunnel, said an industry expert. Now that 4S stores must strive to achieve the sales target even at a loss, they expect to earn the money back by enhancing the after-sales services in the months or years ahead.

But some other 4S stores cannot get more cars to sell at a loss, because they are short of cash flow and unable to take out loans from banks. These dealers have to close their doors or declare bankrupt after clearing their cut-price vehicle inventories. Profit-making has become a daydream for most auto dealers who are carrying on their operations.

This disturbing trend of cutting auto prices, selling cars at a loss, or closing 4S stores is unlikely to stop until the second half of next year if the market chill persists like this. It's unclear how long China’s auto dealers can go to weather the cold.

Nearly half of China's car manufacturers are planning to cut salaries and discharge employees in 2009 to cope with the market downturn amid the financial crisis, a survey said on Dec 22.

Foreseeing a further stagnation in auto sales in the first half of 2009, 71.4 percent of the domestically-listed auto companies polled said they will reduce their production volume while 42.9 percent are considering pay cuts and layoffs, said the survey conducted by Security Times.

About 70 percent of the carmakers believed that the diving demand amid the weakening economy around the globe would deal a heavy blow to the market in 2009, as shrinking exports and increasing costs will drag down sales.

However, although 42.9 percent of the auto producers said the raw material cost increased by more than 10 percent in 2008 from last year, all the interviewed manufacturers believed costs would drop again in 2009 but only by less than 10 percent, the survey said.

Chinese auto industry faces tough times. Two articles from Gasgoo.com.
that's pretty bad.

China announces '08 best-selling sedan models

December 24, 2008 - The China Association of Automobile Manufacturers recently announced the top 10 sedan models in regards to sales volume from January to November this year. They are, in order, Jetta, Santana, Excelle, Corolla, Accord, Camry, F3, QQ, Xiali and Elantra.

As of November, the sales volume of sedans had totaled over 4.6 million nationwide, of which, 1.4269 million were of the above 10 models, accounting for 31% of total sedan sales. Pillars in the automobile industry, such as Jetta and Santana, are still leading the Chinese sedan market. F3 and QQ, both domestic models, respectively rank 7th and 8th, with sales volumes of 119,703 and 117,452.

Meanwhile, the ranking for January to November sales of the most popular passenger vehicle enterprises has also been revealed. The top three are FAW-Volkswagen, Shanghai Volkswagen and Shanghai GM.

FAW-Volkswagen and Shanghai Volkswagen, whose respective sales volumes were 467,212 and 431,771, thoroughly reflect the Volkswagen Group's dominant position in China's narrow passenger vehicle market. Both Chery Automobile and Geely Automobile, the principal movers in the domestic brands, edged their way into the top 10. With a good sales performance of 259,651 vehicles, Chery Automobile ranked 6th, right above Guangzhou Toyota.

In November 2008, the production of passenger vehicles in the domestic market totaled 535,548, a decrease of 11.6% compared with the total output of 605,891 vehicles in the same period last year. Of which, other vehicle types, mainly composed of minibuses, dropped 24.7% year-on-year and 7.7% month-on-month and became the group with the largest negative production growth rate on a year-on-year and month-on-month basis.

On the whole, most types of passenger vehicles in the domestic market saw negative growth in November. Although MPV vehicles had a production growth rate of 23% month-on-month, sales volume for the vehicle type dropped in November, declining 29%, which is far more than 10%.

The sales volume of passenger vehicles was 492,710 in China in November, down 3.8% month-on-month and 7.6% year-on-year, of which, sedan models with a sales volume of 361,710 had negative growth rates of 7.9% and 8.1%, respectively, compared with last month and the same period last year. This makes it the only passenger vehicle type in the domestic market with negative sales growth on both year-on-year and month-on-month bases in November 2008.

According to Cui Dongshu, Deputy Secretary-General of the National Passenger Car Information Exchange Association, though domestic passenger vehicles have had a bad sales performance period recently, and witnessed an all-round negative growth rate in the third quarter, due to excellent sales in the first half of this year, the overall sales volume of 2008 has still risen, with an increase of 7.3% year-on-year.

source: People's Daily

Top 10 SUV brands' line-up by Nov sales
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Top 10 SUV brands' line-up by Jan-Nov sales
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Top 10 MPV brands' line-up by Nov sales
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Top 10 MPV brands' line-up by Jan-Nov sales
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Top 10 sedan brands' line-up by Nov sales
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Top 10 sedan brands' line-up by Jan-Nov sales
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wow wow BYD F3 is the king in November.

Just a year ago, BYD was nowhere to be found on the ranking table, now zooming past its competitors.

it is like volcano eruption.

With the consistent performance of F3 on the ranking, I honestly do not think it's about price, there are many other cheapo cars in China and yet we cannot even see them here.

Top 10 pickup makers sales up 8.4% in Jan-Nov

January 04, 2009
Shanghai, January 4 (Gasgoo.com) China's top ten pickup truck makers sold a total of 181,415 pickups from January through November 2008, representing a 8.4 percent year-on-year increase, according to data released by China Association of Automobile Manufacturers (CAAM).

Great Wall Motor led the pickup sales with 51,380 units sold from January to November, capturing around one third of the market share. The remaining best-selling pickup brands securing the second to eighth sales rankings over the period were Nissan, Jiangling, Zhongxing, Huanghai (Yellow Sea), Gonow, Foton and Qingling.

The total sales of China's 10 major pickup brands reached 103,387 units in the first half of 2008, up 21.8% from one year earlier, but sales began to plunge since August for four consecutive months as the global economic crisis deepened. Pickup sales fell by 28.2 percent in November alone.

China's total vehicle sales totaled 8.63 mln units in the first 11 months of 2008, up 8.52 pct from a year earlier. Full-year growth fell into the single-digit range for the first time since July 2005, CAAM said.

http://www.gasgoo.com/auto-news/1008936/Top-10-pickup-makers-sales-up-8-4-in-Jan-Nov.html

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Just a quick message asking if it would be possible for you to co-operate with us in form of giving us links to Chinese car manufactures and distributors, we would like to import cars from China to Denmark, we would appreciate your positive answer and looking very much forward to hear from you.
Thanks in advance and best regards
Nabeil Amer
North Orient, Denmark

Here are some, not all, of the maker links.....Perhaps someone else can provide the distributor links. Good luck...

Beijing Auto Works http://www.baw.com.cn

Beijing-Hyundai http://www.beijing-hyundai.com.cn

Beiqi-Foton http://www.futian.com.cn

Brilliance Auto http://www.brilliance-auto.com

BYD Auto http://www.bydauto.com.cn

Chang'an Auto http://www.changan.com.cn

Chang'an-Ford http://www.ford.com.cn

Chang'an-Suzuki http://www.changansuzuki.com

Changcheng Auto http://www.gwm.com.cn

Changfeng Auto http://www.cfmotors.com

Changhe Auto http://www.changhe.com

Changhe-Suzuki http://www.changhe-suzuki.com

Chery Auto http://www.chery.cn

Dadi Auto http://www.bddqc.com.cn

Dongfeng Motor http://www.dfmc.com.cn

Dongfeng-Citroen http://www.dcad.com.cn

Dongfeng Electric http://www.dfev.com.cn

Dongfeng-Honda http://www.dhac.com.cn

Dongfeng-Imp/Exp http://www.chinadfm.com

Dongfeng-Peugeot http://www.peugeot.com.cn

Dongfeng-Yueda-Kia http://www.dyk.com.cn

FAW http://www.faw.com.cn

FAW Car http://car.faw.com.cn

FAW Truck http://truck.faw.com.cn

FAW-Haima http://www.hnmazda.com

FAW-Hongta http://www.faw-hongta.com.cn

FAW-Huali (Tianjin) http://www.huali.com.cn

FAW-VW http://www.faw-volkswagen.com

Fuqi Auto http://jxfq.ccbip.net/type137

Geely Auto http://www.geely.com

Guangzhou-Honda http://www.guangzhouhonda.com.cn

Hafei Auto http://www.hafeiauto.com.cn

Huatai-Hyundai http://www.huataixiandai.com

Jianghuai Auto http://www.jac.com.cn

Jiangling Motor http://www.jmc.com.cn

Jiangling-Landwind http://www.landwind.com/main.htm

Jiangnan Auto http://www.jncars.com

Nanjing Auto http://www.nanqi.com.cn

SAIC http://www.saicgroup.com

SAIC Corp. http://www.saicmotor.com

SAIC-GM-Wuling http://www.sgmw.com.cn

Shanghai Maple www.c-sma.com

Shanghai-GM http://www.shanghaigm.com

Shanghai-VW http://www.csvw.com

Shuanghuan Auto http://www.hbshauto.com

Shuguang Auto http://www.sgautomotive.com

Soueast Motor http://www.soueast-motor.com

TAIC Meiya http://www.tqmy.com.cn

Tianjin-FAW-Toyota http://www.toyota.com.cn

Tianjin-FAW-Xiali http://www.tjfaw.com

Tianjin-FAW-Xiali Vizi http://www.tjfaw.com/vizi

VW China http://www.volkswagen.com.cn

Yituo Dongfang http://www.yto.com.cn

Zhengzhou-Nissan http://www.zznissan.com.cn

Zhongshun Polarsun http://www.polarsunmotor.com

Zhongxing Auto http://www.zxauto.com.cn

The following are the top 10 Chinese automakers' passenger vehicle sales volumes (units registered for licenses) in 2008:

1. FAW VW: 498,867 units
2. Shanghai VW: 490,087 units
3. Shanghai GM: 468,642 units
4. FAW Toyota: 365,699 units
5. Chery: 356,092 units
6. Dongfeng Nissan: 350,621 units
7. GAC Honda: 305,997 units
8. Beijing Hyundai: 294,517 units
9. Geely: 230,420 units
10. Changan Ford: 202,797 units

China's 2008 auto sales growth hits 10-year low

2009-01-12

BEIJING - Chinese auto makers reported a 6.7-percent rise in sales in 2008 compared with the previous year, the lowest rise in 10 years, China Association of Automobile Manufacturers (CAAM) said on Monday.

The growth rate was 21.84 percent in 2007.

The sales totaled 9.38 million units last year in the world's second largest car market after the United States, the CAAM said.

The figures released by the CAAM included auto exports, but did not cover sales of imported cars on the domestic market.

The country's auto makers rolled out a total of 9.34 million vehicles last year, up 5.21 percent compared with 2007.

Both auto sales and production, however, were below the prediction of 10 million units made at the beginning of last year.

Sales of passenger cars, including sedans, multipurpose vehicles and sport-utility vehicles, reached 6.76 million units in 2008, up 7.27 percent year-on-year, according to the CAAM. The increase was 14.41 percentage points lower than 2007.

Sedan sales topped 5 million units, up 6.78 percent year-on-year, with the FAW Volkswagen, Shanghai Volkswagen and Shanghai General Motors being the top three sellers.

In December, passenger car sales fell 7.99 percent from the December the previous year to 584,600 units. The figure, however, represented a month-on-month increase of 11.81 percent.

The December figure for sedan sales was 452,400 units, down 6.89 percent from a year earlier. Multipurpose vehicle sales decreased 36.89 percent annually to 13,900 units, but sport-utility vehicle sales were up 5.7 percent to 40,600 units.

China's auto industry, although less affected by the global financial crisis than foreign counterparts, would face tougher conditions without government aid as the crisis unfolded, industry analysts said.

Profits in 19 major domestic auto producers totaled 65.6 billion yuan (US$9.6 billion) in the first 11 months last year, down 0.53 percent from 2007, according to CAAM.

The government was planning stimulus measures to support 10 major industries, and plans for the auto and steel sectors had been drawn up, Premier Wen Jiabao said at the beginning of the month.

The performance of the industry would be affected by when and how the government would support the sector, CAAM deputy director Dong Yang told Xinhua on Monday.

Dong expected both sales and output to grow by about 5 percent in 2009.

It is speculated that the plan would include cuts on car purchase taxes and incentives for the development of low-emission and clean energy-powered cars.

As an emerging market, China's auto market had huge potential, said Zhao Ying, a researcher with the Institute of Industrial Economics of the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences, and the plan would boost sales in 2009.

China's GDP slowed to 9 percent in the first three quarters last year, down sharply from 10.4 percent in the first half of 2008 and 11.9 percent for 2007.

http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/china/2009-01/12/content_7389681.htm

Can you tell us the source of your stats mememe?

gasgoo

China '08 top 10 sedan brands sell 1.6 mln units

January 15, 2009

Shanghai, January 15 (Gasgoo.com) Sales of China's 2008 top 10 sedan brands totaled 1.57 million units, accounting for 31% of the total sedan sales, the China Association of Automobile Manufactures (CAAM) announced in its latest data report.

The top ten sedan brands were Jetta, Santana, Excelle, Accord, Corolla, Camry, QQ, F3, Xiali and Elantra. Of the ten brands Accord, Corolla and F3 saw an obviously higher growth than other brands compared with the previous year.

China's total passenger vehicle sales rose by 7.27% to 6.76 million units last year, the association said. Of which sedan sales rose 6.78% year on year to 5.05 million units.

http://www.gasgoo.com/auto-news/1009078/China-08-top-10-sedan-brands-sell-1-6-mln-units.html

Top 10 sedan brands' line-up by Jan-Dec sales
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Top 10 sedan brands' line-up by Dec sales
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Top 10 MPV brands' line-up by Jan-Dec sales
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Top 10 MPV brands' line-up by Dec sales
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Top 10 sedan brands' line-up by Jan-Dec sales
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Poor Chery.

2008 China Car Industry Stats.

In 2008, the Chinese car industry had an excellent start, but in the second half of the year, the market spluttered and sales actually fell. Overall, the market did perform extremely well, especially when compared to other international markets. CCT has compiled the 2008 sales statistics into one easy to read PDF file, which you can download here.

There were obviously some big winners in 2008, and some big losers. The biggest winner must be Skoda, their late (re)entry into the PRC has not affected their sales at all, the Chinese appetite for the Skoda brand appears to be increasing, 2009 will be a decisive year for Skoda as they launch new models, and previously late launched models such as the Fabia get a chance to shine. The biggest losers in 2009 are the French brands, with sales down on all models 2009 will be a tough year. Hopefully the addition of a domestically made Citreon C5, and a domestically made Peugeot 407 will give them a competitive edge.

For the Chinese manufacturers, 2008 was a mixed year. Chery and Geely both did well with certain cars, for example, the Chery QQ still remains king (or Queen?) of the small car segment, and the Geely King Kong has performed very well against the competition. In fact, half of the top 10 best selling small cars are Chinese cars.

In the compact segment, only the BYD F3 and the Haima Family have enough standing to go up against the international brands that largely dominate this segment. The Roewe 550, on which SAIC pinned a lot of hope to, has achieved sales of 12399 for ‘08, not bad, but performance could have been better.

The full size sedan segment is not much better for domestic manufacturers, only the Brilliance BS4 and the FAW Besturn have made it into the top ten.

In the MPV segment, JAC reigns supreme, although 08 sales were down on ‘07 sales by nearly 10%. Both the previously best selling Honda Odyssey and Buick GL8 have faltered a great deal in ‘08 when compared to ‘07, but we hear that replacements are in the pipes for both of these people movers. Overall, the whole MPV market has been terrible in ‘08, and is probably likely to remain that way in ‘09.

At China Car Times you can find a PDF file containing all of China’s best selling cars in 2008 but unfortunately I can't post a direct link because it doesn't work. Visit address written below (don't forget to add http://www and write word 'china car times' without any space).

car times.com/2009/01/27/2008-china-car-industry-stats/


edit: Spanish Autoblog published stats from China Car Times:
http://es.autoblog.com/2009/01/27/los-modelos-mas-vendidos-por-segmentos-en-china/

Small car sales boom in Jan on tax cut

2009-02-06

Auto makers in China reported a substantial sales increase in January following the governmental decision to halve the car purchase tax, the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers (CAAM) said on Thursday.

On Jan 14, the country announced its plan to lower the purchase tax on cars with engines under 1.6-liter from 10 percent to 5 percent from Jan 20 to Dec 31 in a bid to spur domestic auto industry.

The tax cut, taking effect before the national Lunar New Year holiday, a major sales season in China, fueled car buyers' enthusiasm for low-emission vehicles with engines under 1.6-liter.

Major domestic brands featured by models under 1.6 liters, including Chery, Geely and BYD, all had recorded high sales in January.

Monthly sales of Chery exceeded 35,000, the highest since the company was founded in 1997. Daily sales topped 2,000 for five straight days from the launch of the tax cut -- up 50 percent compared with the previous average.

Geely sold 28,502 cars in January, up 14.5 percent year-on-year. BYD reported a historical high in combined monthly sales of its two low-emission models with engines of 1.5-liter and 1-liter, which neared 20,000 by number.

Foreign brands also made a good showing. Daily sales of models under 1.6-liter by Shanghai GM, namely Excelle, Chevrolet Aveo and Lova, increased from about 1,100 units to more than 1,300 after the tax policy took effect.

Low-emission models took up two thirds of the total 35,000-odd cars sold by Sino-Korean joint Hyundai in January.

"Auto sales in January were encouraging," Zhu Yiping, associate secretary in general with CAAM, told Xinhua, adding that more statistics are expected as some auto makers haven't reported their sales number yet.


http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/bizchina/2009-02/06/content_7452036.htm

Top 10 sedan brands in Jan sell 121,600 units

February 12, 2009

Shanghai, February 12 (Gasgoo.com) China's top 10 sedan brands in terms of January sales sold 121,600 vehicles last month, accounting for 28 percent of the sedan sales total, statistics from the China Association of Automobile Manufactures (CAAM) showed.

The top ten sedan brands in the month were Excelle, Elantra Yuedong, QQ, Elantra, Jetta, BYD F3, Santana, Corolla, Accord and Camry.

Of the ten brands Accord, Elantra Yuedong and Elantra saw a remarkable growth from the previous month, and homegrown brand QQ and F3 gained faster growth than Japanese brands such as Accord and Camry.

On a year-on-year basis, Excelle and QQ sales rose faster while Santana and Jetta underperformed, the statistics showed.

Local brands as a whole stepped up in the month with 29.65 percent market share, thanks to the vehicle purchase tax cut to 5 percent on small cars with engine size below 1.6L as this segment is dominated by local brands.

Top 5 best-selling local brands were QQ, F3, Xiali, Freedom Ship and Junjie. The five brands sold 50,300 cars in January, accounting for 39 percent of the homegrown brand sales total.

http://www.gasgoo.com/auto-news/1009333/Top-10-sedan-brands-in-Jan-sell-121-600-units.html

Interesting article from Gasgoo.

Ten Chinese carmakers make no car in '07-'08

Up to 2008, China had more than 130 auto-making companies. The top 10 carmakers by sales in 2008 sold 7.82 million vehicles last year, accounting for 83% of China's total auto sales in the year. The other more than 100 auto companies sold less than 1.6 million vehicles, and 10 of these carmakers made no car in the past two years, said sina.com today, citing industry figures.

The statistics of the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers (CAAM) showed that there were nearly ten automakers in China posted "zero-production" in 2007 and 2008. These companies were: Sanyi Auto, CITIC Machine, Guangzhou Baolong Auto, Shenyang Fusang Heibao Auto, Jilin Tongtian Auto, Changzhou Yingtian Auto, Chery Commerical Car (Anhui), Fujian Bamin Auto, Yunnan Jinma Machinery, and Guizhou Youngman Lotus Auto.

Besides, four other automakers -- Wuhan Zhongyu Auto, Chongqing Jialing Chuanjiang Auto, Yunnan Jinma Agricultural Vehicle and Shaanxi Aircraft Industry Group -- produced no vehicles in 2008, said the CAAM.

Reportedly, Chinese carmaker Youngman Auto saw the Lotus RCR model rolling off line on December 6 at its Guizhou facility Guizhou Youngman Lotus Auto. This marks the Chinese carmaker's capability to assemble and produce the Lotus model and the Guizhou carmaker's pulling out of the "zero-production" ranks.

"Zero-production" can serve as a wake-up call not only to these carmakers themselves, but also to their regulatory bodies who should speed up the eliminating process of unqualified carmakers and the streamlining of China's auto industry according to the market's selection.

January sales stats:
http://es.autoblog.com/2009/02/25/ventas-enero-2009-china/

China's passenger car sales rise 24% in Feb

2009-03-10

China's passenger car sales in February rose 24.23 percent from a year earlier, the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers said on Tuesday.

A total of 607,300 cars was sold last month, the association said. That represented a fall of 0.54 percent from January, when 610,600 passenger cars were sold.

February sales were partly distorted by a week-long Lunar New Year holiday, which occured in January this year but in February 2008.

http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/bizchina/2009-03/10/content_7564458.htm

Sales of Shanghai VW in February 2009 (by model)
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Sales of FAW VW in February 2009 (by model)
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Sales of Shanghai GM in February 2009 (by model)
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Sales of Beijing Hyundai in February 2009 (by model)
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Sales of Chery in February 2009 (by model)
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Sales of Dongfeng Nissan in February 2009 (by model)
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Sales of FAW Toyota in February 2009 (by model)
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Sales of BYD Auto in February 2009 (by model)
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Sales of Geely Auto in February 2009 (by model)
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Sales of Guangzhou Honda in February 2009 (by model)
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Sales of BYD Auto in February 2009 (by model)

Would love to see the sales figures for the U.S.-bound F3DM (F3E) since its launch back in December.
BYD needs lots of Chinese owners to log lots of miles and to provide performance feedback. This is the only way the bugs can be worked out before exporting this new technology.

Great stats! Hyundai's doing pretty well lately. What's going on with the new Sonata, it's not selling that well anymore!

I noticed a couple of interesting things, but one stands out in particular......Chery's sales stats for the A1 and the QQ6. The QQ6 is selling BETTER than the A1????? Why?? Is is the 10-15,000rmb price difference? The A1 is in my opinion a superior car........but it's always been a bit "pricey" for what you get. The QQ6 is not as good looking (lots of people consider it downright ugly), BUT it is a GREAT deal - and it offers more room than the A1 as well (with the back seats folded down). Maybe the chinese consumer realizes this as well?? I see Chery having a problem here.......lower the price of the A1? Do that and you encroach on QQ6 price range territory. Give the A1 more features for the same price (climate control, auto tranny, etc.)? A better idea, but then they will probably lose whatever profit margin they had with the A1. You also have the Faira cars coming out soon too.........how will their prices fit in? Good luck Chery - I've got some ideas to help you if you want to contact me!!;)

China auto sales hit new high in Mar, top US in Q1

April 08, 2009
China's automobile sales may hit an all-time high in March and help the country to beat the US in automobile sales during the first quarter, a key official from the national planning body said yesterday.

"The 14 major automakers sold 1,026 million vehicles in China last month, which account for 90 to 91 percent of the total market," said Chen Bin, director general of the Department of Industry at the National Development and Reform Commission, during a shipbuilding industry forum in Beijing yesterday.

The total sales will likely overtake the monthly sales record of 1.059 million units in March 2008.

This will be the third consecutive month that China has sold more vehicles than the US.

During the first quarter, 2.2 million units of passenger cars, buses and trucks were sold in the US.

http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/bizchina/images/attachement/jpg/site1/20090408/001ec95b7aff0b4636a426.jpg

"China is the automobile market with the most potential in this global industry downturn. The government's stimulus policies are starting to take effect," said Hui Yumei, an analyst with Sinotrust, an automobile industry research company.

This year, China has halved retail taxes on small cars and plans to give 5 billion yuan in vehicle subsidies in rural areas to drive automobile consumption after sales rose at the slowest pace of 6.7 percent, to 9.38 million units, in a decade, last year.

"The stimulus package has evidently taken effect in the first two months, and it is reflected in the strong sales growth of passenger cars with engine capacity of or less than 1.6 liters," said Hui.

"I believe the small car sector will still be the major driving force for sales in March."

In the first two months of the year, sales of small cars with engine capacity of or less than 1.6 liters were up by 18.78 percent year-on-year, while sales of cars with engine capacity between 1.6 and 2.0 liters fell 17.32 percent, according to China Association of Automobile Manufacturers.

The association may release the official March sales figures this Friday or next week.

"China's auto sales in 2009 may break the 10-million barrier and overtake the US as the the world's biggest automobile market," Mei Songlin, deputy general manager of J.D. Power Asia Pacific was quoted by Shanghai Securities News as saying.

http://autonews.gasgoo.com/auto-news/1009910/China-auto-sales-hit-new-high-in-Mar-top-US-in-Q1.html

Top 10 PV makers sell 909,700 cars in Q1

April 10, 2009
Shanghai, April 10 (Gasgoo.com) Sales of China's domestically made passenger vehicles reached 1.42 million units in the first quarter of 2009, state media reported on Friday.

Shanghai Volkswagen Group was the top seller with 134,000 sedans sold, followed by FAW Volkswagen and Shanghai General Motors, with 131,100 and 106,800 units sold respectively, Xinhua said, citing the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers.

The top 10 car-makers sold a total of 909,700 vehicles from January through March 2009, accounting for 64 percent of total passenger vehicle sales of the period.

The top 10 sedan brands in the first quarter were F3, Excelle, Elantra Yuedong, Jetta, QQ, Santana, Elantra, Xiali, Accord and Corolla.

Sales of China's top 10 sedan brands in the first quarter totaled 416,900 vehicles, accounting for 29 percent of the sedan sales total.

Following is a table of China's top 10 carmakers in January-March 2009 and their total sales.

No. Automaker Sales
============================================

1. Shanghai Volkswagen Co. 134,000
2. FAW-Volkswagen Automotive Co. 131,100
3. Shanghai General Motors Co. 106,800
4. Beijing Hyundai Motor Co. 99,500
5. Dongfeng Motor Co. 82,900
6. Chery Automobile Co. 82,200
7. BYD Co. 77,800
8. Guangzhou Honda Automobile Co. 66,400
8. Geely Automobile Holdings Ltd. 66,100
9. FAW Toyota Motor Co. 63,000
=============================================
Source: China Association of Automobile Manufacturers

http://autonews.gasgoo.com/auto-news/1009953/Top-10-PV-makers-sell-909-700-cars-in-Q1.html

Sales of Chery Auto in March 2009 (by model)
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Sales of Guangzhou Honda in March 2009 (by model)
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Sales of Geely Auto in March 2009 (by model)
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Sales of Changan Ford Mazda Auto in March 2009 (by model)
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Sales of BYD Auto in March 2009 (by model)
http://autonews.gasgoo.com/auto-news/1009994/Sales-of-BYD-Auto-in-March-2009-by-model.html

Sales of Dongfeng Nissan in March 2009 (by model)
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Sales of Beijing Hyundai in March 2009 (by model)
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Sales of Shanghai GM in March 2009 (by model)
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http://autonews.gasgoo.com/auto-news/1010072/Sales-of-Shanghai-GM-in-March-2009-by-model.html


Sales of Shanghai VW in March 2009 (by model)
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Sales of FAW VW in March 2009 (by model)
http://autonews.gasgoo.com/auto-news/1010074/Sales-of-FAW-VW-in-March-2009-by-model.html

Hi Every Body
My friend looking for good chinese Pickup suppliers to make a JV or Dealership in Middle East. May you pls give me your oppinion about most reliable chinese Pickup/Van/SUV suppliers.

Sales of FAW Toyota in April 2009 (by model):
http://autonews.gasgoo.com/resource/editor/faw%20toyota(6).jpg

Sales of Geely Auto in April 2009 (by model):
http://autonews.gasgoo.com/resource/editor/geely(10).jpg

Sales of Guangzhou Honda Automobile Co in April 2009 (by model):
http://autonews.gasgoo.com/resource/editor/guangzhou%20honda(4).jpg

Sales of Chery Auto in April 2009 (by model)
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Sales of Beijing Hyundai in April 2009 (by model)
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Sales of Dongfeng Nissan in April 2009 (by model)
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Sales of BYD Auto in April 2009 (by model)
http://autonews.gasgoo.com/resource/editor/byd(7).jpg

Very impressive the byd numbers for a new player

But how exactly did BYD achieve this ?

This is just too mind boggling.

Sales of Shanghai Volkswagen Automobile Co in April 2009 (by model):
http://autonews.gasgoo.com/resource/editor/shanghai%20vw(5).jpg

Sales of FAW Volkswagen Automobile Co in April 2009 (by model):
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Sales of Shanghai GM Corp in April 2009 (by model):
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Sales of FAW Toyota in May 2009 (by model)
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Sales of Guangzhou Honda in May 2009 (by model)
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Sales of Geely Auto in May 2009 (by model)
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Gasgoo's model naming can be confusing. The Jinying here is the hatchback version of the King Kong (Jingang), and the Freedom Ship is the old CK-1 sedan, or Freedom Cruiser. As for the "Maple", well there are lots of models under the Maple logo, so it's anyone's guess as to which one they are referring to here.

Sales of BYD Auto in May 2009 (by model)
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Sales of Chery Auto in May 2009 (by model)
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Sales of Dongfeng Nissan in May 2009 (by model)
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Sales of Beijing Hyundai in May 2009 (by model)
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Sales of Shanghai GM in May 2009 (by model)
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Sales of Shanghai VW in May 2009 (by model)
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UPDATE - Sales of FAW VW in May 2009 (by model)
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Top 10 sedan brands' line-up by sales, May 2009
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Top 10 sedan brands' line-up by sales, Jan-May 2009
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Top 10 SUV brands' line-up by sales, May 2009
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Top 10 SUV brands' line-up by sales, Jan-May 2009
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Top 10 MPV brands' line-up by sales, May 2009
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Top 10 MPV brands' line-up by sales, Jan-May 2009
http://autonews.gasgoo.com/resource/editor/mpv%20jan-may.jpg

Top 10 carmakers' line-up by sales, May 2009:
http://autonews.gasgoo.com/auto-news/1011073/Top-10-carmakers-line-up-by-sales-May-2009.html

China beats out U.S. for first-half sales title

07/10/2009 - On the back of government stimulus package, China has rallied past the United States to become the world’s largest new car market through the first six months of the year. Despite the global economic situation, China has seen a 17.7 spike in new car sales so far this year.

Ending the six month period with a 36.5 percent increase in June sales, China sales surged to 6.1 million units. China’s sales slowed in late 2008 as the global economic downturn took hold, but rallied as government incentives programs came to market. China set a monthly sales record in April – 1.15 million vehicles – narrowly beating out June with 1.14 million sales, according to the Associated Press.

Meanwhile, U.S. sales slid to 4.8 million units during the first six months, casting doubt on a yearly sales figure beyond 10 million units.

Despite its recent bankruptcy, General Motors’s China sales grew by 38 percent in the first half, far outpacing expectations. GM predicted its sales in China to grow by about 10 percent earlier this year, but recently revised that figure to more than 20 percent.

China is expected to account for between 10 million and 11 million sales this year, which could be enough to keep it ahead of the U.S.

http://www.leftlanenews.com/china-beats-out-u-s-for-first-half-sales-title.html

Sales of Changan Ford Mazda in June 2009 (by model)
http://autonews.gasgoo.com/resource/editor/changan%20ford.jpg

Sales of BYD Auto in June 2009 (by model)
http://autonews.gasgoo.com/resource/editor/9byd.jpg

Sales of Guangzhou Honda in June 2009 (by model)
http://autonews.gasgoo.com/resource/editor/5guangzhouhonda.jpg

Sales of FAW Toyota in June 2009 (by model)
http://autonews.gasgoo.com/resource/editor/6faw%20toyota.jpg

Sales of Chery Automobile Co in June 2009 (by model):
http://autonews.gasgoo.com/auto-news/1011494/Sales-of-Chery-Auto-in-June-2009-by-model.html

Sales of Dongfeng Nissan in June 2009 (by model)
http://autonews.gasgoo.com/resource/editor/5dongfengnissan.jpg

Sales of Beijing Hyundai in June 2009 (by model)
http://autonews.gasgoo.com/resource/editor/4dongfengnissan.jpg

Sales of FAW VW in June 2009 (by model)
http://autonews.gasgoo.com/resource/editor/2fawvw.jpg

Sales of Shanghai VW in June 2009 (by model)
http://autonews.gasgoo.com/resource/editor/1fawvw(1).jpg

Sales of Shanghai GM in June 2009 (by model)
http://autonews.gasgoo.com/auto-news/1011519/Sales-of-Shanghai-GM-in-June-2009-by-model.html

Sales of Changan Ford Mazda in July 2009 (by model)
http://autonews.gasgoo.com/resource/editor/changan%20ford7.jpg

Sales of BYD Auto in July 2009 (by model)
http://autonews.gasgoo.com/resource/editor/9byd(1).jpg

Sales of Guangzhou Honda in July 2009 (by model)
http://autonews.gasgoo.com/resource/editor/8guangzhouhonda.jpg

Sales of FAW Toyota Motor Ltd in July 2009 (by model)
http://autonews.gasgoo.com/resource/editor/6fawtoyota.jpg

Sales of Chery Automobile Co in July 2009 (by model)
http://autonews.gasgoo.com/auto-news/1011723/Sales-of-Chery-Auto-in-July-2009-by-model.html

Sales of Beijing Hyundai in July 2009 (by model)
http://autonews.gasgoo.com/resource/editor/5beijinghyundai.jpg

Sales of Dongfeng Nissan in July 2009 (by model)
http://autonews.gasgoo.com/resource/editor/3dongfengnissan.jpg

Sales of Shanghai Volkswagen Automobile Co in July 2009 (by model):
http://autonews.gasgoo.com/resource/editor/1shanghaivw.jpg

Sales of FAW VW in July 2009 (by model)
http://autonews.gasgoo.com/resource/editor/4fawvw.jpg

Sales of Shanghai GM in July 2009 (by model)
http://autonews.gasgoo.com/auto-news/1011742/Sales-of-Shanghai-GM-in-July-2009-by-model.html

Top 10 SUV brands' line-up by sales, July 2009
http://autonews.gasgoo.com/auto-news/1011746/Top-10-SUV-brands-line-up-by-sales-July-2009.html

Top 10 SUV brands' line-up by sales, Jan-July 2009
http://autonews.gasgoo.com/auto-news/1011747/Top-10-SUV-brands-line-up-by-sales-Jan-July-2009.html

Top 10 MPV brands' line-up by sales, July 2009
http://autonews.gasgoo.com/auto-news/1011757/Top-10-MPV-brands-line-up-by-sales-July-2009.html

Top 10 MPV brands' line-up by sales, Jan-July 2009
http://autonews.gasgoo.com/auto-news/1011758/Top-10-MPV-brands-line-up-by-sales-Jan-July-2009.html

Top 10 sedan brands' line-up by sales, July 2009
http://autonews.gasgoo.com/auto-news/1011759/Top-10-sedan-brands-line-up-by-sales-July-2009.html

Top 10 sedan brands' line-up by sales, Jan-July 2009
http://autonews.gasgoo.com/auto-news/1011760/Top-10-sedan-brands-line-up-by-sales-Jan-July-2009.html

Top 10 carmakers' line-up by sales, July 2009
http://autonews.gasgoo.com/auto-news/1011761/Top-10-carmakers-line-up-by-sales-July-2009.html

Top selling vehicles in China in July:

1. BYD F3 22.195
2. Hyundai Elantra Yuedong 20.522
3. VW Jetta 17.091
4. Honda Accord 16.036
5. Nissan Tiida 15.768
6. Buick Excelle 15.666
7. VW Santana 15.113
8. Toyota Corolla 15.056
9. VW Lavida 13.433
10. Hyundai Elantra 13.014
11. Honda City 11.506
12. Ford Focus 11.022
13. Nissan Teana 10.973
14. VW Polo 10.784
15. Nissan Livina 10.667
16. Nissan Sylphy 10.198
17. Chery QQ 10.004
18. Skoda Octavia 9.993
19. VW Bora 9.677
20. VW Passat 9.237
21. Chevrolet Cruze 8.764
22. Audi A6 8.440
23. Toyota RAV4 8.201
24. VW Sagitar 7.926
25. Buick LaCrosse 7.670
26. Buick Regal 7.209
27. Chevrolet Lova 7.069
28. Chery A5 5.799
29. BYD F0 5.573
30. VW Magotan 5.312
31. Toyota Corolla Huaguan 4.862
32. Honda Fit 4.591
33. Toyota Reiz 4.426
34. Ford Fiesta 4.406
35. Chery A3 4.370
36. Chery Qiyun 4.313
37. Hyundai Tucson 4.281
38. Hyundai Accent 4.200
39. Mazda3 4.152
40. Toyota Vios 3.945
41. Chery Tiggo 3.899
42. BYD F6 3.878
43. Chevrolet Epica 3.834
44. Toyota Crown 3.692
45. Ford Mondeo 3.653

http://es.autoblog.com/2009/08/26/los-modelos-mas-vendidos-en-china-durante-julio/

Dongfeng-Kia, Dongfeng-PSA, Changan-Suzuki and Geely provided no data.

And where is the still popular Xiali (N3+)?

Top ten selling cars in China divided by engine displacement and body styles:
http://translate.google.com/translate?js=y&prev=_t&hl=sl&ie=UTF-8&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.uncars.com%2Fguide%2Fgccm%2F191 738.shtml&sl=zh-CN&tl=en&history_state0=

some notes:
Yue action is Hyundai New Elantra
Carola is of course Corolla
Long Yi stands for VW Lavida
and Feng Fan is new Honda City

original article:
http://www.uncars.com/guide/gccm/191738.shtml

Obviously as we already knew Chinese are mostly buying sedans and entry engines.

Sales of Guangzhou Honda in August 2009 (by model)
http://autonews.gasgoo.com/resource/editor/10.guangzhou%20honda.jpg

Sales of Changan Ford Mazda Automobile in August 2009 (by model)
http://autonews.gasgoo.com/resource/editor/9changanford.jpg

Sales of BYD Auto in August 2009 (by model)
http://autonews.gasgoo.com/resource/editor/8byd.jpg

Sales of Chery Automobile Co in August 2009 (by model)
http://autonews.gasgoo.com/resource/editor/7chery(3).jpg

http://autonews.gasgoo.com/auto-news/1012161/Sales-of-Chery-Auto-in-August-2009-by-model.html

Sales of FAW Toyota in August 2009 (by model)
http://autonews.gasgoo.com/resource/editor/6faw%20toyota(1).jpg

Sales of Dongfeng Nissan in August 2009 (by model)
http://autonews.gasgoo.com/resource/editor/5dongfengnissan(1).jpg

Sales of Beijing Hyundai in August 2009 (by model)
http://autonews.gasgoo.com/resource/editor/4beijing%20hyundai.jpg

Sales of Shanghai GM Corp in August 2009 (by model)
http://autonews.gasgoo.com/resource/editor/3shanghaigm(1).jpg
http://autonews.gasgoo.com/auto-news/1012198/Sales-of-Shanghai-GM-in-August-2009-by-model.html

Sales of FAW VW in August 2009 (by model)
http://autonews.gasgoo.com/resource/editor/2faw%20vw.jpg

Sales of Shanghai VW in August 2009 (by model)
http://autonews.gasgoo.com/resource/editor/1faw%20vw.jpg

Hey Martin, do you by any chance know if the sharp increase of sales of BYD F3 is due to goverment purchase, or are they most bough by actual consumers?

Sales of Geely Auto in September 2009 (by model):
http://autonews.gasgoo.com/resource/editor/10geely.jpg

Sales of Guangzhou Honda in September 2009 (by model)
http://autonews.gasgoo.com/resource/editor/9%20guangzhou%20honda.jpg

Sales of FAW Toyota in September 2009 (by model)
http://autonews.gasgoo.com/resource/editor/8toyota.jpg

Sales of BYD Auto in September 2009 (by model)
http://autonews.gasgoo.com/resource/editor/7%E6%AF%94%E4%BA%9A%E8%BF%AA%20.jpg

Sales of Chery Auto in September 2009 (by model):
http://autonews.gasgoo.com/auto-news/1012620/Sales-of-Chery-Auto-in-September-2009-by-model.html

Sales of Dongfeng Nissan in September 2009 (by model)
http://autonews.gasgoo.com/resource/editor/5%20dongfeng-nissan.jpg

Sales of Beijing Hyundai in September 2009 (by model)
http://autonews.gasgoo.com/resource/editor/4%20beijing%20hyundai.jpg

Sales of FAW VW in September 2009 (by model)
http://autonews.gasgoo.com/resource/editor/3%20FAW%20VW(1).jpg

Sales of Shanghai VW in September 2009 (by model)
http://autonews.gasgoo.com/resource/editor/2%20Sh%20VW%20.jpg

Sales of Shanghai GM in September 2009 (by model):
http://autonews.gasgoo.com/auto-news/1012625/Sales-of-Shanghai-GM-in-September-2009-by-model.html


Hey Martin, do you by any chance know if the sharp increase of sales of BYD F3 is due to goverment purchase, or are they most bough by actual consumers?
I don't really know. Probably both factors are the reason for F3's success.

September sales figures:

Chery (http://autonews.gasgoo.com/auto-news/1012495/Chery-Sept-sales-up-110-to-record-51-453-cars.html) 51.483, + 110%
- A3: 5.037
- A5: 9.202
- Tiggo 3: 5.294

SAIC (http://autonews.gasgoo.com/auto-news/1012494/SAIC-September-vehicle-sales-rose-90-pct-on-year.html) 260.000, + 90,7%
* Cars: 150.000
- Shanghai GM: 71.000, + 99%
- Shanghai VW: 70.000, + 83%
- own brands (Roewe, MG, NAC): 9.000, + 109%
* Commercial vehicles (microvans, vans): 103.800, + 91%
- SAIC-GM-Wuling: 95.000, + 97%
- Nanjing IVECO: 8.800, + 72%

** SAIC, third quarter: 720.000, + 92%
*** SAIC, January-September: 1.940.000, + 47%

Mercedes-Benz (http://autonews.gasgoo.com/auto-news/1012481/Merce-Benz-China-Sep-sales-up-59-to-7-000-cars.html) 7.000, + 59%
- E-Class: 1.700, + 89%
- S-Class: 1.600, + 12%
- GLK/M/GL-Class: 1.200, + 73%

ChangAn (http://autonews.gasgoo.com/auto-news/1012476/Changan-Auto-September-sales-up-94-pct-on-year.html) 132.000, + 94%
- ChangAn Ford
- ChangAn Mazda: 6.965, + 98%
- own brand (ChangAn)

Mazda (http://autonews.gasgoo.com/auto-news/1012463/Mazda-s-September-China-sales-rise-65-pct.html) 16.175, + 65%
- ChangAn Mazda: 6.965, + 98%
- FAW Mazda: 9.210, + 47%

Audi (http://autonews.gasgoo.com/auto-news/1012456/Audi-China-Sep-sales-up-37-to-15-000-cars.html) 15000+, + 37%
- A4: + 53%
- A6: + 16%

General Motors (http://autonews.gasgoo.com/auto-news/1012455/GM-sales-in-China-surge-55-6-in-Jan-Sep-period.html) 181.148 (Jan.-Sep. 1.292.549, + 55,6%)
- Shanghai GM: 71.566, (Jan.-Sep. 480.202, + 40,4%)
- SAIC-GM-Wuling: 100.635 (Jan.-Sep. 801.869, + 64,5%)
- FAW-GM Light Duty Commercial Vehicle Co.: 8.780

BMW (http://autonews.gasgoo.com/auto-news/1012545/BMW-China-Jan-Sept-sales-up-32-to-62-394-units.html) 8.131, + 35,4%
- BMW: 5.197
- Mini: 2.934

BYD (http://autonews.gasgoo.com/auto-news/1012550/BYD-Sept-car-sales-up-88-pct-on-year.html) 44.000, + 88%

Ford (http://autonews.gasgoo.com/auto-news/1012511/Ford-Q3-China-sales-surge-79-to-119-338-units.html) ChangAn Ford Mazda 23.616, + 107%
- Fiesta: 5.009
- Focus: 13.891, + 72%
- Mondeo: + 40%
- S-MAX: + 68%

Geely (http://autonews.gasgoo.com/auto-news/1012506/Geely-says-Sept-car-sales-double-Jan-Sept-up-42.html) 32.053, more than +100%
- Export: 2.612

Honda (http://autonews.gasgoo.com/auto-news/1012533/Honda-China-Sept-sales-up-27-to-59-140-units.html) 59.140, + 27%
- Guangzhou Honda: 37.615, + 16,5%
- Dongfeng Honda: 21.525, + 49,4%

Hyundai (http://autonews.gasgoo.com/auto-news/1012562/Beijing-Hyundai-Sept-sales-up-176-to-60-870-units.html) 60.870, + 176,5%

Toyota (http://autonews.gasgoo.com/auto-news/1012549/Toyota-China-Sept-sales-up-45-to-72-000-units.html) 72.000, + 45%

Jianghuai (http://autonews.gasgoo.com/auto-news/1012585/Jianghuai-sedan-sales-skyrocketed-in-Sept.html) 28.224, + 163,4%
- Cars: 6.294, + 1088%
- MPVs 4.924, + 62%
- Light trucks 17.006, + 138%

Chrysler (http://autonews.gasgoo.com/auto-news/1012676/Chrysler-sells-1-042-vehicles-in-China-last-month.html) 1.042

Nissan (http://autonews.gasgoo.com/auto-news/1012703/Nissan-Sept-China-vehicle-sales-up-63-8.html) 75.209, + 63,8%

* Dongfeng Nissan, January-September: 541,428, + 35.2%

China Surpasses U.S. in 2009 Auto Sales

http://autos.yahoo.com/articles/autos_content_landing_pages/1240/china-surpasses-us-in-2009-auto-sales

Top selling cars in January 2010

1. BYD F3 – 35,600 vehicles
2. VW Jetta – 27,500
3. Xiali – 22,200
4. Hyundai Elantra – 21,600
5. Buick Excelle – 22,600
6. Chery QQ – 20,000
7. VW Lavida – 19,800
8. Brilliance FRV – 19,800
9. Hyundai Elantra (last gen model) – 18,000
10. VW Bora – 17,777


source: China Car Times

China's Automotive Exports down 46% in 2009

From China Car Times:
The expected surge of Chinese cars into Western markets failed to materialized in 2009, with automotive exports down an amazing 46% in ‘09. 2010 is looking brighter for Chinese automotive exporters with the global economy picking up and a larger demand in China for parts.

The China Daily explains:

BEIJING: China’s auto export in 2009 dropped 46 percent year-on-year due to the global downturn, according to the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers (CAAM) Wednesday.
The CAAM said China exported a total of to 369,600 autos in 2009, valued at $5.19 billion, both down 46 percent from 2008, citing figures from the General Administration of Customs.

Thanks to the burgeoning domestic market, China imported 420,800 autos in 2009, up 3 percent from 2008. Minibus import saw the sharpest rise to reach 164,800 units, a surge of 45 percent year-on-year, the CAAM said.

China’s auto sales and output both more than doubled in January 2010 from a year earlier to exceed 1.6 million units, a new record high, the CAAM said Tuesday.

China had overtaken the United States as the world’s top automaker and market in 2009, with annual sales reaching 13.64 million units, according to the CAAM last month.

December 2009 sales figures:

http://www.365huodong.com/xinwen/uploadfile/200708/20070804074219925.jpg
Jianghuai Refine, Jinbei Grace and Dongfeng Lingzhi

http://www.365huodong.com/xinwen/uploadfile/200708/20070804074244217.jpg

http://www.365huodong.com/xinwen/uploadfile/200708/20070804074259130.jpg

Manufacturers Top 10:
1. Shanghai GM 100.136
2. Shanghai VW 87.618
3. Chery 60.526
4. BYD 60.150
5. Beijing Hyundai 54.143
6. FAW-VW 52.666
7. Dongfeng Nissan 49.409
8. FAW Toyota 45.328
9. Geely 39.063
10. Guangzhou Honda 37.945

Top 10 MPV makers:
1. Shanghai GM 6.388
2. Dongfeng 4.102
3. Guangzhou Honda 3.743
4. Shanghai VW 3.410
5. Jianghuai 2.904
6. FAW Jilin 2.794
7. Chery 2.696
8. Jinbei 1.506
9. Haima 1.421
10. Great Wall 1.279

Top 10 SUV makers:
1. Great Wall 12.168
2. Zotye 10.847
3. FAW Toyota 9.294
4. Dongfeng Honda 8.974
5. Chery 8.384
6. Guangzhou Honda 6.718
7. Dongfeng Nissan 6.362
8. Yueda Kia 5.730
9. Huatai 5.588
10. Beijing Hyundai 4.481

Top 10 passenger cars:
1. BYD F3 35.848
2. Buick Excelle 24.479
3. Hyundai Elantra Yuedong 20.878
4. Volkswagen Lavida 20.462
5. Chevrolet Aveo/Lova 19.723
6. Chevrolet Cruze 18.818
7. Honda Accord 17.185
8. Toyota Corolla 16.518
9. BYD F0 16.321
10. Chery QQ3 16.098

January-December
Top 10 passenger cars:
1. BYD F3 291.010
2. Buick Excelle 241.109
3. Hyundai Elantra Yuedong 239.449
4. Volkswagen Jetta 224.857
5. Honda Accord 175.357
6. Hyundai Elantra 171.605
7. Toyota Corolla 157.457
8. Toyota Camry 156.270
9. Xiali N3/Shenya/Yunya 147.547
10. Volkswagen Lavida 146.455

January-December
Top 10 MPVs:
1. Jianghuai Refine 46.102
2. Buick GL8 40.029
3. Honda Odyssey 28.386
4. Volkswagen Touran 20.087
5. (Chery) Karry Youya 16.614
6. Jinbei Grace 14.514
7. Dongfeng Joyear 12.366
8. Foton MP-X 11.194
9. Great Wall Coolbear 9.668
10. Dongfeng Lingzhi 9.474

Top 10 SUVs:
1. Great Wall Hover 9.047
2. Honda CR-V 8.974
3. Toyota RAV4 6.945
4. Toyota Highlander 6.718
5. Chery Tiggo 3 6.219
6. Zotye 5008 5.848
7. Kia Sportage 5.730
8. Hyundai Santa Fe 5.588
9. Zotye 2008 4.999
10. Hyundai Tucson 4.481

Source: http://autonews.gasgoo.com/China-News.html

Wow, thanks for that informative post, daewoo-chevy. That is a great sum-it-all-up-in-one-informative-post kind of a post, man. Thanks! Very interesting to watch yer favorites and see how China is snapping them up.

What about the january-december manufacturer Top10?

Does anybody know it?

I am sorry if this question was already asked, but I wonder about the distirbution of Chines light vehicle market. What is the procentage of Luxury Midsize Small Mini Sporty Minivan and SUV?
I would really approciate to get an answer on that!

January sales results:
http://newcar.xcar.com.cn/201002/news_84372_1.html


small cars:
Xiali: 22161 cars
Chery QQ: 19983
ChangAn CV6: 16388
Geely Free Ship: 14209
BYD F0: 12204
...

http://img1.xcar.com.cn/b7/s1443/500_375_aswqlao2qh0222.jpg


Lower middle class:
BYD F3: 35600 vehicles
VW Jetta: 27556
Hyundai Lantra Yue: 21606
Buick Excelle: 20585
VW Lavida: 19823
Hyundai Elantra18031
VW New Bora: 17658
Chevrolet Cruze: 17013
...


Sedans:
Honda Accord: 17591 cars
Toyota Camry: 16656
Nissan Teana: 13290
VW Passat: 11059
Audi A6L: 10213

http://img1.xcar.com.cn/b22/s954/500_375_ljpbblpc6r2257.jpg


TOP 5 SUV's:
Honda CR-V: 10027
GW Hower H3: 8412
Toyota RAV4: 7779
Toyota Highlander: 7727
Kia Sportage: 6526

http://img1.xcar.com.cn/b163/s773/500_375_tsoaoh37uw5135.JPG


TOP 5 MPV's:
JAC Refine: 7547
Buick GL8: 569
Honda Odyssey: 3602
Karry: 3053
VW Touran: 2785

http://img1.xcar.com.cn/b46/s103/500_375_uruj6mmp5y1323.jpg

Sales of Top 10 Carmakers in February 2010 ( by model )—No.1 Shanghai VW
http://autonews.gasgoo.com/auto-news/1014446/Sales-of-Top-10-Carmakers-in-February-2010-by-model-No-1-Shanghai-VW.html

Sales of Top 10 Carmakers in February 2010 ( by model ) —No.2 Shanghai GM
http://autonews.gasgoo.com/auto-news/1014447/Sales-of-Top-10-Carmakers-in-February-2010-by-model-No-2-Shanghai-GM.html

Sales of Top 10 Carmakers in February 2010 ( by model )—No.3 FAW VW
http://autonews.gasgoo.com/auto-news/1014448/Sales-of-Top-10-Carmakers-in-February-2010-by-model-No-3-FAW-VW.html

Sales of Top 10 Carmakers in February 2010 ( by model )—No.4 Chery Auto
http://autonews.gasgoo.com/auto-news/1014449/Sales-of-Top-10-Carmakers-in-February-2010-by-model-No-4-Chery-Auto.html

Sales of Top 10 Carmakers in February 2010 ( by model ) —No.5 Dongfeng Nissan
http://autonews.gasgoo.com/auto-news/1014450/Sales-of-Top-10-Carmakers-in-February-2010-by-model-No-5-Dongfeng-Nissan.html

Sales of Top 10 Carmakers in February 2010 ( by model )—No.6 FAW Toyota
http://autonews.gasgoo.com/auto-news/1014475/Sales-of-Top-10-Carmakers-in-February-2010-by-model-No-6-FAW-Toyota.html

Sales of Top 10 Carmakers in February 2010 ( by model )—No.7 Beijing Hyundai
http://autonews.gasgoo.com/auto-news/1014476/Sales-of-Top-10-Carmakers-in-February-2010-by-model-No-7-Beijing-Hyundai.html

Sales of Top 10 Carmakers in February 2010 ( by model ) —No.8 BYD Auto
http://autonews.gasgoo.com/auto-news/1014477/Sales-of-Top-10-Carmakers-in-February-2010-by-model-No-8-BYD-Auto.html

Sales of Top 10 Carmakers in February 2010 ( by model ) —No.9 Geely Auto
http://autonews.gasgoo.com/auto-news/1014478/Sales-of-Top-10-Carmakers-in-February-2010-by-model-No-9-Geely-Auto.html

Sales of Top 10 Carmakers in February 2010 ( by model ) —No. 10 Guangzhou Honda
http://autonews.gasgoo.com/auto-news/1014479/Sales-of-Top-10-Carmakers-in-February-2010-by-model-No-10-Guangzhou-Honda.html

China Surpasses U.S. in 2009 Auto Sales

http://autos.yahoo.com/articles/autos_content_landing_pages/1240/china-surpasses-us-in-2009-auto-sales

Here's a quick quote from the above article.

Boosted by Beijing's stimulus, 2009 passenger car sales soared to 10.3 million and total vehicle sales are estimated at 13.6 million, the China Passenger Car Association said. That represents growth of about 45 percent from 2008.

Now what China (and others) has to be thinking about is the following:

One litre of waste oil is sufficient to contaminate one million litres of water and oil poured onto the ground will affect soil fertility.


note: Martin maybe you will want to move this to the environment-related posts if their is one. Thanks.

Sales of Guangqi Honda in March 2010
http://autonews.gasgoo.com/auto-news/1015053/Sales-of-Guangqi-Honda-in-March-2010-by-model.html

Sales of Geely Auto in March 2010
http://autonews.gasgoo.com/auto-news/1015054/Sales-of-Geely-Auto-in-March-2010-by-model.html

Sales of Chery Auto in March 2010
http://autonews.gasgoo.com/auto-news/1015055/Sales-of-Chery-Auto-in-March-2010-by-model.html

Sales of FAW Toyota Auto in March 2010
http://autonews.gasgoo.com/auto-news/1015057/Sales-of-FAW-Toyota-Auto-in-March-2010-by-model.html

Sales of Beijing Hyundai in March 2010
http://autonews.gasgoo.com/auto-news/1015058/Sales-of-Top-10-Carmakers-in-March-2010-by-model-No-6Beijing-Hyundai.html

Sales of Dongfeng Nissan in March 2010
http://autonews.gasgoo.com/auto-news/1015059/Sales-of-Top-10-Carmakers-in-March-2010-by-model-No-5-Dongfeng-Nissan.html

Sales of BYD Auto in March 2010
http://autonews.gasgoo.com/auto-news/1015060/Sales-of-Top-10-Carmakers-in-March-2010-by-model-No-4-BYD-Auto.html

Sales of FAW VW in March 2010
http://autonews.gasgoo.com/auto-news/1015061/Sales-of-Top-10-Carmakers-in-March-2010-by-model-No-3-FAW-VW.html

Sales of Shanghai GM in March 2010
http://autonews.gasgoo.com/auto-news/1015062/Sales-of-Top-10-Carmakers-in-March-2010-by-model-No-2-Shanghai-GM.html

Sales of Shanghai VW in March 2010
http://autonews.gasgoo.com/auto-news/1015063/Sales-of-Top-10-Carmakers-in-March-2010-by-model-No-1-Shanghai-VW.html

Ever wonder about the passenger sedan share of the auto industry market in China?

Here's an interesting excerpt from a report by the China Machinery Industry Federation and China Association of Automobiles published in Beijing on April 28, 2010:

In 2009, twenty vehicle manufacturers produced 12.93 million vehicles, accounting for 93.77% of the national total output of 13.79 million vehicles. While the sedan accounted for a higher proportion as twenty large enterprises produced 7.36 million vehicles, accounting for 98.61% of the national total output of 7.47 million vehicles.

I'm not sure, but I'm guessing that SUVs and minivans are not in the 7.36 million figure.

Of course the other fact that jumps out here is that the other 100 or so auto manufacturers in China like Zotye, Yema, Tianma, Huatai, and Xinkai, produce so little volume (0.86 million) and yet somehow manage to survive.

Note: While output was 13.79 million, total sales were said to be 13.6 million.

Note: While output was 13.79 million, total sales were said to be 13.6 million.

Those 2 numbers are astonishing. Even if you take in account the very expensive luxury cars imported from Europe, they mean the chinese auto industry is a very poor exporter. I'm not expecting this situation to last.

We SINOTRUK sold out 120,000 trucks in 2009. Come on!

Sales of Geely Auto in April 2010 ( by model ):
http://autonews.gasgoo.com/auto-news/1015503/Sales-of-Top-10-Carmakers-in-April-2010-by-model-No-10-Geely-Auto.html


Sales of Guangqi Honda in April 2010 ( by model ):
http://autonews.gasgoo.com/auto-news/1015502/Sales-of-Top-10-Carmakers-in-April-2010-by-model-No-9Guangqi-Honda.html


Sales of FAW Toyota in April 2010 ( by model ):
http://autonews.gasgoo.com/auto-news/1015501/Sales-of-Top-10-Carmakers-in-April-2010-by-model-No-8FAW-Toyota.html


Sales of BYD Auto in April 2010 ( by model ):
http://autonews.gasgoo.com/auto-news/1015500/Sales-of-Top-10-Carmakers-in-April-2010-by-model-No-7-BYD-Auto.html


Sales of Chery Auto in April 2010 ( by model ):
http://autonews.gasgoo.com/auto-news/1015499/Sales-of-Top-10-Carmakers-in-April-2010-by-model-No-6-Chery-Auto.html


Sales of Dongfeng Nissan in April 2010 ( by model ):
http://autonews.gasgoo.com/auto-news/1015498/Sales-of-Top-10-Carmakers-in-April-2010-by-model-No-5-Dongfeng-Nissan.html


Sales of Beijing Hyundai in April 2010 ( by model ):
http://autonews.gasgoo.com/auto-news/1015497/Sales-of-Top-10-Carmakers-in-April-2010-by-model-No-4Beijing-Hyundai.html


Sales of FAW VW in April 2010 ( by model ):
http://autonews.gasgoo.com/auto-news/1015496/Sales-of-Top-10-Carmakers-in-April-2010-by-model-No-3-FAW-VW.html


Sales Shanghai VW in April 2010 ( by model ):
http://autonews.gasgoo.com/auto-news/1015495/Sales-of-Top-10-Carmakers-in-April-2010-by-model-No-2-Shanghai-VW.html


Sales of Shanghai GM in April 2010 ( by model ):
http://autonews.gasgoo.com/auto-news/1015494/Sales-of-Top-10-Carmakers-in-April-2010-by-model-No-1-Shanghai-GM.html

June 2010 sales:

I've searched on the internet for some recent sales data and I have found what I was looking for ;)

Passenger cars
1. BYD F3 23.995
2. Volkswagen Lavida 19.870
3. Hyundai Elantra Yuedong 19.839
4. Buick Excelle 18.158
5. Volkswagen Jetta 17.236
6. Volkswagen Bora 15.544
7. Chevrolet Cruze 14.524
8. FAW Xiali N3/N5/V1 14.023
9. Toyota Camry 13.252
10. Volkswagen Passat (Lingyu) 12.644
11. Ford Focus 12.631
12. Hyundai Elantra 12.480
13. Nissan Teana 12.406
14. Nissan Tiida 12.259
15. Toyota Corolla 11.938
16. BYD F0 11.515
17. Chery QQ 11.153
18. Volkswagen Polo 11.037
19. Nissan Bluebird Sylphy 10.864
20. Audi A6L 10.639
21. Volkswagen Sagitar 10.444
22. Buick LaCrosse 10.102
23. Honda Accord 9.623
24. Nissan Livina 9.587
25. Brilliance Junjie FRV (BS2) 8.983
26. Volkswagen Santana (Vista) 8.174
27. Skoda Octavia 8.070
28. Mazda 6 7.999
29. Citroën C-Quatre 7.836
30. Chevrolet Lova 7.680
31. Chevrolet Sail 7.616
32. Buick Regal 7.476
33. Honda Civic 7.446
34. Kia Forte 7.001
35. Honda City 6.875
36. Chery Cowin 3 6.671
37. Ford Fiesta 6.657
38. FAW Besturn B50 6.646
39. ChangAn Yuexiang 6.586
40. Hyundai Accent 6.557
41. Volkswagen Magotan 6.436
42. Geely Freedom Ship 6.385
43. Chery Cowin 2 6.249
44. Kia Cerato 6.199
45. Geely Emgrand EC7 6.120
46. Suzuki SX4 6.073
47. Peugeot 408 5.771
48. Chevrolet Epica 5.764
49. Chery Fulwin 2 5.728
50. Volkswagen Golf 5.662
51. Toyota Crown 5.540
52. Soueast V3 Lingyue 5.501
53. Great Wall Florid 5.372
54. Jianghuai Heyue 5.296
55. Roewe 550 5.276
56. Suzuki Big Dipper 5.219
57. Citroën C-Elysée 5.144
58. Chevrolet Spark 5.122
59. Geely King Kong 5.095
60. Haima Family 5.061
61. BYD G3 4.850
62. FAW Besturn B70 4.831
63. Peugeot 307 4.681
64. BYD F6 4.631
65. Suzuki Swift 4.603
66. Roewe 350 4.310
67. FAW Weizhi 4.226
68. ChangAn Benben Mini 4.178
69. Buick Excelle XT 4.176
70. Europestar L3 4.127
71. Ford Mondeo 4.113
72. Chery A3 3.979
73. Skoda Fabia 3.955
74. Geely Vision 3.823
75. Brilliance Junjie (BS4) 3.799
76. Geely Panda 3.778
77. Geely Englon SC7 Seaview 3.735
78. Hyundai Sonata MoInca 3.584
79. Lifan 620 3.551
80. Toyota Reiz 3.168
81. Kia Rio 3.072
82. Suzuki Alto 3.048
83. Citroën C5 3.031
84. Mazda 6 Ruiwing 3.016
85. Chery Cowin 1 2.844
86. Mazda 2 2.841
87. Skoda Superb 2.682
88. Hyundai Sonata NFC 2.614
89. Suzuki Lingyang 2.592
90. Toyota Yaris 2.544
91. Haima 2 Cupid 2.417
92. Peugeot 207 2.361
93. Jianghuai Tongyue 2.324
94. Dongfeng Fengshan H30/S30 2.228
95. Mercedes-Benz C-klasse 2.112
96. Lifan 520/520i 2.007
97. Toyota Vios 1.952
98. Hafei Lobo 1.883
99. Audi A4L 1.881
100. Riich M1 1.752
101. Brilliance Junjie FSV 1.740
102. MG 6 1.717
103. Hyundai i30 1.666
104. Honda Spirior 1.582
105. Jiangnan Alto 1.541
106. Great Wall Phenom 1.492
107. Kia Soul 1.461
108. Chery A1 1.347
109. Honda Fit 1.228
110. Mitsubishi Lancer EX 1.226
111. Toyota Corolla classic 1.178
112. MG 3SW 1.011
113. Geely Golden Eagle 950
114. Citroën C2 905
115. ChangAn Benben Love/i 898
116. ChangAn Zhixiang/CX30 876
117. Haima 3 856
118. Volvo S80 726
119. Chevrolet Aveo 692
120. Lifan 320 574
121. Roewe 750 559
122. Volvo S40 486
123. Mitsubishi Lancer 474
124. FAW Vela 452
125. Brilliance Zunchi (BS6) 404
126. Great Wall Coolbear 394
127. Cadillac SLS 370
128. Hafei Saima 323
129. Zotye Mutiplan 301
130. Kia Optima 279
131. Mitsubishi Galant 239
132. Haima Prince 197
133. Mazda 3 180
134. Chery Eastar 171
135. MG 7 144
136. Jianghuai Binyue 143
137. Hafei Saibao 137
138. Buick Park Avenue 129
139. Suzuki Liana 99
140. Citroën C-Triomphe 87
141. Great Wall Tengyi (Voleex) C30 76
142. Shanghai Maple Marindo 60
143. Shanghai Maple Huapu 47
144. FAW Vizi 40
145. Chery QQme 29
146. BYD e6 20
147. Shanghai Maple Haixun 14
148. Geely China Dragon 9
149. Changhe Ideal 6
150. Landwind Fenghua 3
151. BYD F3DM 2
152. Brilliance Coupe (BC3) 1

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Brilliance Junjie FRV (BS2) & BYD F3R

Top 10 MPV
1. Buick GL8 5.167
2. Jianghuai Refine 4.742
3. FAW Senya M80 4.528
4. Honda Odyssey 3.558
5. Haima Premacy 2.299
6. Dongfeng Lingzhi 2.207
7. Jinbei Granse 1.643
8. Rely V5 1.168
9. Mercedes-Benz Viano 902
10. Volkswagen Touran 815

Top 10 SUV
1. Honda CR-V 13.504
2. Great Wall Hover H3 9.600
3. Volkswagen Tiguan 8.154
4. Toyota RAV4 7.106
5. Nissan Qashqai 6.811
6. Kia Sportage 6.810
7. Hyundai Santa Fe 5.886
8. Toyota Highlander 5.381
9. Hyundai ix35 5.372
10. Zotye 5008 4.548

Source: http://www.phb168.com/a/84876.html

June car sales results by segments according to Autoblog:
http://es.autoblog.com/2010/07/20/los-modelos-mas-vendidos-en-china-durante-junio/

China car sales fall as incentives dry up

China may reign as the world’s largest auto market, but sales cooled in the Asian region during the month of July. Although sales were still positive, China’s July sales slipped 11.9 percent compared to the month prior.

According to the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers, China’s July sales were up 14.4 percent year-over-year – totaling 1.2 million vehicles – but were off the pace set in June 2010 by 11.9 percent. Overall, the Chinese market is expected to grow at a rate of about 20 percent this year, well off the 45 percent expansion seen last year.

The Chinese market began showing signs of cooling as some government incentives expired. Tax breaks are expected to continue to fade throughout the year, likely taking more sales with them.

Labor disputes have also played a role in China’s stunted growth. Honda and Toyota both faced production halts earlier this year following labor strikes at China-based auto suppliers.

Through the first seven months of the year, China’s sales are up 43.6 percent to 10.3 million vehicles.

http://www.leftlanenews.com/china-car-sales-fall-as-incentives-dry-up.html

Geely July sales (by model)
http://autonews.gasgoo.com/data-center/geely-no-10-in-july-sales-by-model-100821.shtml


BYD Auto July sales (by model)
http://autonews.gasgoo.com/data-center/byd-auto-no-9-in-july-sales-by-model-100821.shtml


Guangqi Honda July sales (by model)
http://autonews.gasgoo.com/data-center/guangqi-honda-no-8-in-july-sales-by-model-100821.shtml


Chery Auto July sales (by model)
http://autonews.gasgoo.com/data-center/chery-auto-no-7-in-july-sales-by-model-100821.shtml


FAW Toyota July sales (by model)
http://autonews.gasgoo.com/data-center/faw-toyota-no-6-in-july-sales-by-model-100821.shtml


Beijing Hyundai July sales (by model)
http://autonews.gasgoo.com/data-center/beijing-hyundai-no-5-in-july-sales-by-model-100821.shtml


Dongfeng Nissan July sales (by model)
http://autonews.gasgoo.com/data-center/dongfeng-nissan-no-4-in-july-sales-by-model-100821.shtml


FAW VW July sales (by model)
http://autonews.gasgoo.com/data-center/faw-vw-no-3-in-july-sales-by-model-100821.shtml


Shanghai GM July sales (by model)
http://autonews.gasgoo.com/data-center/shanghai-gm-no-2-in-july-sales-by-model-100821.shtml


Shanghai VW July sales (by model)
http://autonews.gasgoo.com/data-center/shanghai-vw-no-1-in-july-sales-by-model-100821.shtml

July 2010 sales of all Chinese cars: http://www.autoweek.nl/forum/read.php?1,2449761,4452552#msg-4452552

August 2010 sales:

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1. Volkswagen Jetta 21.391
2. Buick Excelle 20.278
3. Volkswagen Lavida 20.227
4. Volkswagen Santana (Vista) 19.018
5. Hyundai Elantra Yuedong 17.838
6. Volkswagen Bora 17.581
7. BYD F3 14.663
8. Chery QQ 13.527
9. Toyota Corolla 13.343
10. Hyundai Elantra 13.194
11. Ford Focus 13.039
12. Chevrolet Sail 12.697
13. Honda Accord 12.586
14. FAW Xiali N3/N5/V1 12.373
15. Nissan Tiida 12.125
16. Toyota Camry 12.013
17. Chevrolet Cruze 11.532
18. Skoda Octavia 11.312
19. BYD F0 11.209
20. Volkswagen Polo 10.740
21. Nissan Bluebird Sylphy 10.576
22. Volkswagen Sagitar 9.899
23. Audi A6L 9.711
24. Honda City 9.537
25. Nissan Livina 8.935
26. Volkswagen Passat (Lingyu) 8.675
27. Buick Excelle XT/GT 8.520
28. Mazda 6 8.374
29. Kia Forte 7.706
30. Honda Civic 7.615
31. Citroën C-Quatre 7.552
32. Great Wall Tengyi (Voleex) C30 7.485
33. Nissan Teana 7.369
34. Chery Cowin 2 7.120
35. Kia Cerato 6.714
36. Volkswagen Magotan 6.160
37. Buick LaCrosse 6.090
38. Toyota Corolla EX 6.071
39. Brilliance Junjie FRV (BS2) 6.070
40. Hyundai Verna 5.992
41. Chery Fulwin 2 5.879
42. Volkswagen Golf 5.857
43. Audi A4L 5.763
44. Chery Cowin 3 5.671
45. ChangAn Yuexiang 5.649
46. Roewe 550 5.629
47. Chevrolet Lova 5.612
48. Soueast V3 Lingyue 5.554
49. Chery A3 5.503
50. Roewe 350 5.500
51. BMW 5-serie L 5.500
52. FAW Besturn B50 5.489
53. Buick Regal 5.445
54. Mazda 3 5.431
55. Suzuki SX4 5.303
56. Geely Emgrand EC7 5.206
57. Hyundai Accent 5.009
58. Geely Freedom Ship 4.959
59. Chevrolet Spark 4.727
60. Citroën C-Elysée 4.644
61. Haima Family 4.633
62. Ford Fiesta 4.629
63. Geely King Kong 4.540
64. Jianghuai Heyue 4.355
65. Suzuki Big Dipper 4.320
66. Peugeot 307 4.195
67. Suzuki Swift 4.148
68. Toyota Vios 3.942
69. Kia Rio 3.834
70. Ford Mondeo 3.800
71. Volkswagen CC 3.737
72. Suzuki Alto 3.732
73. Geely Englon SC7 Seaview 3.696
74. Lifan 620 3.576
75. Geely Vision 3.524
76. FAW Besturn B70 3.516
77. Brilliance Junjie FSV 3.461
78. Suzuki Lingyang 3.320
79. Peugeot 408 3.226
80. Skoda Superb 3.081
81. BYD G3 3.045
82. Skoda Fabia 2.898
83. Chevrolet Epica 2.880
84. Hyundai Sonata MoInca 2.866
85. Peugeot 207/206 2.804
86. ChangAn Benben Mini 2.780
87. Mazda 6 Ruiwing 2.728
88. Toyota Reiz 2.715
89. Geely Panda 2.593
90. Jiangnan Alto 2.549
91. Haima 2 Cupid 2.341
92. Great Wall Florid 2.327
93. Mercedes-Benz C-klasse 2.279
94. Lifan 520/520i 2.231
95. Hyundai Sonata NFC 2.174
96. Citroën C5 2.126
97. Toyota Crown 2.115
98. Honda Fit 2.055
99. Jianghuai Tongyue 2.050
100. Riich M1 2.038
101. Toyota Yaris 1.928
102. BYD F6 1.858
103. FAW Weizhi 1.795
104. Mitsubishi Lancer EX 1.701
105. Mercedes-Benz E-klasse 1.583
106. Chery Cowin 1 1.518
107. Honda Spirior 1.517
108. MG 6 1.330
109. Hyundai i30 1.256
110. Europestar L3 1.202
111. Brilliance Junjie (BS4) 1.052
112. ChangAn Benben Love/i 1.038
113. Dongfeng Fengshan H30/S30 1.034
114. Kia Soul 1.030
115. Haima Prince 1.010
116. Volvo S80 968
117. Geely Golden Eagle 919
118. ChangAn Zhixiang/CX30 761
119. Chery A1 687
120. Citroën C2 668
121. Brilliance Zunchi (BS6) 635
122. Hafei Lobo 583
123. Lifan 320 556
124. Mazda 2 553
125. Jianghuai Binyue 423
126. FAW Vela 382
127. Cadillac SLS 353
128. Volvo S40 340
129. Kia Optima 324
130. Great Wall Phenom 277
131. Mitsubishi Lancer 276
132. MG 3SW 262
133. Chery Eastar 250
134. Zotye Mutiplan 240
135. Roewe 750 215
136. Haima 3 213
137. Great Wall Coolbear 168
138. Suzuki Liana 160
139. Buick Park Avenue 143
140. Brilliance Coupe (BC3) 130
141. Citroën C-Triomphe 126
142. Mitsubishi Galant 114
143. Chevrolet Aveo 87
144. Hafei Saima 83
145. MG 7 76
146. BYD F3DM 51
147. Chery QQme 16
148. Hafei Saibao 13
149. Geely China Dragon 10
150. BYD e6 6
151. Geely Englon TX4 4
152. FAW Vizi 1
153. Changhe Ideal 1

MPV
1. Jianghuai Refine 4.982
2. Buick GL8 4.741
3. FAW Senya M80 4.389
4. Honda Odyssey 3.081
5. Haima Premacy 2.267
6. Dongfeng Future 1.954
7. Nissan NV200 1.648
8. Karry Youya 1.627
9. Jinbei Granse 1.375
10. Rely V5 1.223
11. Dongfeng Joyear 1.065
12. Volkswagen Touran 1.062
13. Dongfeng Shuai 1.049
14. Mercedes-Benz Viano 867
15. Foton MP-X Midi 550
16. Mercedes-Benz Vito 513
17. Ford S-MAX 431
18. Foton MP-X 220
19. BYD M6 210
20. Mitsubishi Zinger 135
21. Dongfeng Yumsun 134
22. Landwind Fashion 24
23. Karry Youyi 18

SUV
1. Great Wall Hover H3/H5/M1/M3 13.501
2. Honda CR-V 12.008
3. Volkswagen Tiguan 9.317
4. Toyota RAV4 8.286
5. Hyundai ix35 8.161
6. Nissan Qashqai 6.740
7. Huatai Santa Fe 6.107
8. Toyota Highlander 5.886
9. Zotye 5008 5.526
10. Kia Sportage 5.395
11. Chery Tiggo 4.986
12. Hyundai Tucson 4.334
13. Audi Q5 4.213
14. Zotye 2008 2.848
15. Nissan X-Trail 2.520
16. Haima S3 Knight 2.075
17. Toyota Prado 1.989
18. Changfeng Black King DUV 1.515
19. Riich X1 1.402
20. Huanghai Aurora 1.380
21. Jianghuai Rein 1.083
22. Zhongxing Landmark 1.002
23. Landwind X8/X6/X9 932
24. Mitsubishi Pajero 932
25. Changfeng Feiteng 679
26. BAW (Beijing) B40 590
27. BJC (Beijing) Warrior 557
28. Nissan Paladin 548
29. Toyota Land Cruiser 200 505
30. Gonow GX6/Jetstar 470
31. JMC Baowei 345
32. Changfeng CS6 333
33. Huatai Terracan 302
34. Dongfeng Oting 218
35. BAW (Beijing) Luba 122
36. Tianqi Meiya SUV 49
37. Soueast Freeca 36
38. BAW (Beijing) Qishi 2500 33
39. Zhongxing Admiral 20

Based on above figures I made this list by brand:

1. Volkswagen 133.664
2. Hyundai 60.824
3. Toyota 58.793
4. Chery 51.465 (incl. Riich, Rely, Karry)
5. Nissan 50.461
6. Honda 48.399
7. Buick 45.217
8. Chevrolet 37.535
9. BYD 31.042
10. FAW 27.945 (incl. Xiali, Besturn)
11. Geely 25.451 (incl. Gleagle, Englon, Emgrand)
12. Kia 25.003
13. Great Wall 23.758
14. Ford 21.899
15. Suzuki 20.983
16. Audi 19.687
17. Skoda 17.291
18. Mazda 17.086
19. Citroën 15.116
20. Jianghuai 12.893
21. Haima 12.539
22. Brilliance 11.348
23. Roewe 11.344
24. ChangAn 10.228
25. Peugeot 10.225
26. Zotye 8.614
27. Huatai 6.409
28. Lifan 6.363
29. Soueast 5.590
30. BMW 5.500
31. Dongfeng 5.454
32. Mercedes-Benz 5.242
33. Mitsubishi 3.158
34. Jiangnan 2.549
35. Changfeng 2.527
36. MG 1.668
37. Huanghai 1.380
38. Jinbei 1.375
39. BAW 1.302
40. Zhongxing 1.022
41. Landwind 956
42. Foton 770
43. Hafei 679
44. Gonow 470
45. Cadillac 353
46. JMC 345
47. Changhe 1

Highlights:
• Market share local brands (including MG) in passenger market (excluding imports): 30.8%
• Facelift seems to have benefited sales of still going strong Volkswagen Jetta
• Sales of BYD F3 have dropped since July from 20,000 - 30,000 units monthly to less than 15,000 units
• Great sales for some brand new products: Chevrolet Sail (12), Buick Excelle XT/GT (27), Great Wall Tengyi C30 (32), Hyundai Verna (40), BMW 5 Series (51) and Volkswagen CC (71), in SUV segment Volkswagen Tiguan (3), Hyundai ix35 (5), Audi Q5 (13) and Haima S3 Knight (16).
• Sales of cars in A00 class are still disappointing, except for the Chery QQ which made a comeback last month in the statistics (8), the BYD F0 (19) and Chevrolet Spark (59). Sales of Xiali didn't rise at all after the launch of the N5. Disappointing sales of ChangAn Benben Mini (86), Suzuki Alto (72), Geely Panda (89), Riich M1 (100), Riich X1 (19/SUV) and Haima Prince (115).
• Flops: Great Wall Phenom (130), Great Wall Coolbear (137), Mazda2 (124), Chery QQme (147)
• Chery sales have risen significantly from 35,316 units in July to 51,465 in August, the figures for Great Wall in the same months are 16,204 and 23,758 respectively.
• Is Hafei shutting down production of passenger cars? Sales of Lobo + Saima + Saibao dropped from 2,343 units in June, to 1,007 in July and only 679 units in August.

Great summary daewoo-chevrolet.
One Ideal sold? Changhe sells more cars abroad than at home.

The major trend is upward .So congratulations^^

Great summary daewoo-chevrolet......

Yes, I agree with Martin, DC. These figures give us a great overview. Thank you.

Is Hafei shutting down production of passenger cars? Sales of Lobo + Saima + Saibao dropped from 2,343 units in June, to 1,007 in July and only 679 units in August.

DC, your question is a good one. In around 2006, when I got my first close up look at the Hafei Saibao, and compared it to the BYD F3, just a few exhibits away, it was clear that Hafei was a better quality car. Yet the Saibao has failed to take off, and now under Chang'an ownership we can only wonder if it will do any better.

As to whether the production of the Saibao will continue, I think that Coda of the U.S. is counting on it for the success of their retrofitted Saibao IV EV product, which is slated for launch in 2011 in California.

September 2010 sales

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BYD G3 & Geely Emgrand EC7

List by brand
1. Volkswagen 139.814
2. Hyundai 73.122
3. Nissan 67.088
4. Toyota 66.289
5. Chery 65.384 *
6. Honda 60.858
7. Buick 57.328
8. Chevrolet 45.249
9. FAW 36.089
10. BYD 33.085
11. Geely 32.587
12. Kia 29.868
13. Ford 26.501
14. Great Wall 23.057
15. Suzuki 22.150
16. Mazda 20.080
17. Skoda 20.062
18. Citroën 20.001
19. Audi 19.412
20. ChangAn 18.011
21. JAC (Jianghuai) 16.474
22. Peugeot 15.739
23. Brilliance 13.029
24. Roewe 11.857
25. Dongfeng 11.809
26. Haima 10.678
27. Zotye 8.971
28. Mercedes-Benz 7.657
29. Huatai 7.370
30. Soueast 6.524
31. Lifan 6.300 **
32. BMW 6.000
33. Mitsubishi 3.525
34. Jiangnan 3.243
35. Changfeng 2.440
36. MG 2.380
37. Jinbei 1.801
38. Huanghai 1.400
39. Europestar 1.346
40. BAW 1.235 ***
41. Landwind 1.230
42. Zhongxing 1.032
43. Hafei 951
44. Foton 850
45. Gonow 748
46. Cadillac 504
47. JMC 357
48. Changhe 159
49. Tianqi Meiya 113

* Including sub brands Riich, Rely and Karry
** Excluding Lifan 320 (figures not available)
*** Including army vehicle Warrior

Passenger cars

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1. Buick Excelle 22.607
2. Hyundai Elantra Yuedong 22.123
3. Volkswagen Lavida 20.812
4. Volkswagen Santana (Vista) 20.746
5. Volkswagen Jetta 19.983
6. Chevrolet Cruze 17.264
7. FAW Xiali N3/N5/V1 17.243
8. Volkswagen Bora 16.873
9. Nissan Teana 16.548
10. Honda Accord 16.063
11. Ford Focus 15.532
12. BYD F3 14.889
13. Chery QQ 14.096
14. Honda City 13.241
15. Toyota Corolla 13.098
16. Toyota Camry 13.027
17. Hyundai Elantra 12.710
18. BYD F0 12.615
19. Nissan Bluebird Sylphy 12.318
20. Volkswagen Polo 12.020
21. Skoda Octavia 11.912
22. Chevrolet Sail 11.777
23. Nissan Tiida 11.424
24. Buick Excelle XT/GT 11.404
25. Volkswagen Passat (Lingyu) 11.017
26. Nissan Livina 10.562
27. Volkswagen Sagitar 10.558
28. Citroën C-Quatre 10.373
29. Kia Forte Furuidi 10.340
30. Buick LaCrosse 10.339
31. Hyundai Verna 9.776
32. Audi A6L 9.415
33. Toyota Corolla EX 9.261
34. ChangAn Benben Mini 9.119
35. Honda Civic 8.835
36. Chery Cowin 3 8.724
37. Brilliance Junjie FRV (BS2) 8.337
38. Mazda 6 8.005
39. Chery Fulwin 2 7.867
40. Chery Cowin 2 7.692
41. Buick Regal 7.669
42. Great Wall Tengyi (Voleex) C30 7.620
43. ChangAn Yuexiang 7.485
44. Chevrolet Lova 7.117
45. Mazda 3 7.115
46. Chery A3 7.037
47. Kia Cerato 6.811
48. Volkswagen Magotan 6.655
49. Geely Emgrand EC7 6.616
50. FAW Besturn B50 6.548
51. Soueast V3 Lingyue 6.502
52. Peugeot 307 6.361
53. Ford Fiesta 6.305
54. Volkswagen Golf 6.248
55. JAC (Jianghuai) Heyue 6.140
56. Geely Freedom Ship 6.081
57. Roewe 550 5.934
58. Audi A4L 5.851
59. Citroën C-Elysée 5.808
60. Hyundai Accent 5.779
61. Roewe 350 5.647
62. Nissan March 5.607
63. Geely King Kong 5.493
64. Chevrolet Spark 5.422
65. Peugeot 207/206 5.285
66. Suzuki SX4 5.276
67. Suzuki Alto 5.276
68. Geely Vision 5.101
69. Geely Englon SC7 Seaview 5.064
70. Suzuki Big Dipper 4.950
71. BMW 5 Series L 4.800
72. Kia Rio 4.328
73. Lifan 620 4.300
74. Ford Mondeo 4.234
75. Mazda 6 Ruiwing 4.215
76. Skoda Fabia 4.136
77. Peugeot 408 4.093
78. Toyota Yaris 4.021
79. Skoda Superb 4.014
80. FAW Besturn B70 3.921
81. Mercedes-Benz E Class 3.859
82. Volkswagen CC 3.690
83. Chevrolet Epica 3.668
84. Suzuki Swift 3.650
85. Riich M1 3.627
86. Hyundai Sonata MoInca 3.562
87. Toyota Crown 3.454
88. Toyota Reiz 3.376
89. Chery Cowin 1 3.340
90. Jiangnan Alto 3.243
91. Honda Fit 3.199
92. Citroën C5 3.152
93. Haima Family 3.073
94. Hyundai Sonata NFC 3.071
95. Geely Panda 2.912
96. Suzuki Lingyang 2.811
97. Great Wall Florid 2.760
98. BYD G3 2.740
99. Haima 2 Cupid 2.597
100. JAC (Jianghuai) Tongyue 2.444
101. Mercedes-Benz C Class 2.392
102. BYD F6 2.308
103. Dongfeng Fengshan H30/S30 2.281
104. Brilliance Junjie FSV 2.228
105. Toyota Vios 2.165
106. Brilliance Junjie (BS4) 2.103
108. Honda Spirior 2.015
107. Mitsubishi Lancer EX 2.015
109. Lifan 520/520i 2.000
110. FAW Xiali V2 1.828
111. Kia Soul 1.793
112. MG 6 1.782
113. FAW Weizhi 1.769
114. Hyundai i30 1.534
115. Europestar L3 1.346
116. Geely Golden Eagle 1.313
117. BMW 3 Series 1.200
118. Volvo S80 1.102
119. Chery A1 974
120. ChangAn Zhixiang/CX30 827
121. Riich G5 778
122. Hafei Lobo 757
123. Mazda 2 745
124. Zotye Mutiplan 660
125. Kia Optima 634
126. Citroën C2 621
127. ChangAn Benben Love/i 580
128. Haima Prince 555
129. Volvo S40 529
130. Cadillac SLS 504
131. MG 3SW 481
132. FAW Vela 430
133. Brilliance Zunchi (BS6) 320
134. Buick Park Avenue 294
135. Chery Eastar 284
136. Mitsubishi Lancer 280
137. Roewe 750 276
138. Suzuki Liana 187
139. JAC (Jianghuai) Binyue 183
140. Hafei Saima 173
141. Mitsubishi Galant 160
142. Changhe Ideal 159
143. Great Wall Phenom 143
145. BYD F3DM 117
144. MG 7 117
146. BYD L3 94
147. Haima 3 85
148. Great Wall Coolbear 83
149. Citroën C-Triomphe 47
150. Brilliance Coupe (BC3) 41
151. Hafei Saibao 21
152. Chery QQme 15
153. FAW Vizi 11
154. Geely China Dragon 6
155. Chevrolet Aveo 1
156. Geely Englon TX4 1

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MPV

1. JAC (Jianghuai) Refine 6.355
2. Buick GL8 5.015
3. Dongfeng Future 4.511
4. FAW Senya M80 4.339
5. Honda Odyssey 4.129
6. Dongfeng Shuai 2.334
7. Dongfeng Joyear 2.289
8. Haima Freema 2.158
9. Jinbei Granse 1.801
10. Nissan NV200 1.639
11. Volkswagen Touran 1.579
12. Karry Youya 1.253
13. Mercedes-Benz Viano 1.117
14. Rely V5 1.038
15. Foton MP-X Midi 550
16. Ford S-MAX 430
17. BYD M6 322
18. Foton MP-X 300
19. Mercedes-Benz Vito 289
20. Dongfeng Yumsun 170
21. Mitsubishi Zinger 163
22. Landwind Fashion 82
23. Karry Youyi 20
24. Tianqi Meiya Haishi 20
25. Dodge Caravan 11
26. Great Wall Tengyi (Voleex) V80 11

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Lifan 620 & BYD G3

SUV

1. Honda CR-V 13.376
2. Great Wall Hover H3/H5 10.454
3. Volkswagen Tiguan 9.633
4. Hyundai ix35 8.975
5. Zotye 5008/2008 8.311
6. Toyota RAV4 7.907
7. Toyota Highlander 7.511
8. Huatai Santa Fe 6.957
9. Nissan Qashqai 6.878
10. Chery Tiggo 6.042
11. Kia Sportage 5.962
12. Hyundai Tucson 5.592
13. Audi Q5 4.146
14. Riich X1 2.597
15. Haima 7 Knight 2.210
16. Toyota Prado 1.966
17. Great Wall Hover M2 1.737
18. Changfeng Black King DUV 1.572
19. Nissan X-Trail 1.476
20. Huanghai Aurora 1.400
21. JAC (Jianghuai) Rein 1.352
22. Landwind X8/X6/X9 1.148
23. Zhongxing Landmark 1.010
24. Mitsubishi Pajero 907
25. Gonow GX6/GS1/Jetstar 748
26. Nissan Paladin 636
27. BAW (Beijing) Jeep B40 618
28. Changfeng Feiteng 607
29. Toyota Land Cruiser 200 503
30. BJC (Beijing) Warrior 480
31. Huatai Terracan 413
32. JMC Baowei 357
33. Changfeng CS6 261
34. Great Wall Hover M1 249
35. Dongfeng Oting 224
36. BAW (Beijing) Luba 137
37. Tianqi Meiya SUV 93
38. Soueast Freeca 22
39. Zhongxing Admiral 22

Source: http://www.chooseauto.com.cn/xlph/default.shtml

Highlights:
• Total sales of all listed vehicles gained from 863.174 in August to 1.021.757 in September, up 18,4%
• Market share local brands (including MG) in passenger market (excluding imports): 31.4%
• New entries on the market: Nissan March (great sales start!), FAW Xiali V2, Riich G5, BYD L3 and Great Wall Voleex V80 (Cross version of the defunct Cowry)
• Fantastic numbers for Dongfeng (numbers more than doubled compared to August), ChangAn (+ 76% compared to August) and also great numbers for Nissan, Chery, Buick, Hyundai, FAW en the French manufacturers Citroën and Peugeot
• Incredible sales jump of ChangAn Benben Mini, Nissan Teana, Toyota Yaris, Peugeot 207, Mercedes-Benz E Class, Riich M1, Chery Cowin 1, Dongfeng Fengshan H30/S30, Brilliance Junjie (BS4), Kia Soul, Changhe Ideal (from 1 to 159) and BYD F3DM - Dongfeng Future, Dongfeng Shuai, Dongfeng Joyear, Landwind Fashion (CV9) - Riich X1 and Tianqi Meiya SUV

October sales figures

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Suzuki Lingyang, Xiali N5 & Geely Freedom Ship

Brand list:
1. Volkswagen 136.207
2. Toyota 60.172
3. Hyundai 59.287
4. Chery 59.262*
5. Nissan 54.418
6. Buick 53.833
7. Honda 53.047
8. Chevrolet 51.283
9. FAW 42.603
10. BYD 40.578
11. Geely 38.988**
12. Kia 29.201
13. Great Wall 28.944
14. Ford 26.656
15. Suzuki 22.684
16. Mazda 20.426
17. ChangAn 20.071
18. Citroën 19.016
19. Skoda 17.900
20. Audi 17.474
21. JAC 16.460
22. Brilliance 14.543
23. Peugeot 13.289
24. Dongfeng 12.106
25. Haima 11.902
26. Roewe 9.490
27. Zotye 8.398
28. Mercedes-Benz 7.473
29. Soueast 7.282
30. Huatai 7.253
31. Lifan 7.097
32. BMW 5.500
33. Mitsubishi 3.862
34. Changfeng 2.210
35. Hafei 1.942
36. Europestar 1.876
37. MG 1.727
38. Jiangnan 1.523
39. BAW 1.462***
40. Zhongxing 1.381
41. Huanghai 1.300
42. Jinbei 1.249
43. Landwind 1.050
44. Gonow 816
45. Foton 651
46. Cadillac 523
47. Changhe 442
48. JMC 317
49. Tianqi Meiya 100

* Including sub brands Riich, Rely en Karry
** Including sub brands Gleagle, Emgrand, Englon en Shanghai Maple
*** Including army vehicle Warrior

Passenger cars

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1. Volkswagen Lavida 23.180
2. Buick Excelle 21.492
3. FAW Xiali N3/N5 20.577
4. Volkswagen Jetta 19.280
5. Volkswagen Santana (Vista) 18.809
6. Hyundai Elantra Yuedong 18.775
7. BYD F3 18.715
8. Chevrolet Cruze 17.798
9. Volkswagen Bora 16.770
10. Chevrolet Sail 16.396
11. Ford Focus 15.129
12. BYD F0 13.981
13. Chery QQ 13.929
14. Toyota Corolla 13.850
15. Honda Accord 13.347
16. Toyota Camry 11.996
17. Nissan Teana 11.827
18. Great Wall Tengyi (Voleex) C30 11.816
19. Buick Excelle XT/GT 11.487
20. Honda City 11.142
21. Hyundai Elantra 11.134
22. Volkswagen Polo 10.695
23. Kia Forte Furuidi 10.446
24. Volkswagen Passat (Lingyu) 10.446
25. Volkswagen Sagitar 10.231
26. Nissan Tiida 10.212
27. Citroën C-Quatre 10.128
28. Skoda Octavia 10.018
29. ChangAn Benben Mini 9.750
30. Buick LaCrosse 9.340
31. Nissan Bluebird Sylphy 8.952
32. ChangAn Yuexiang 8.887
33. Audi A6L 8.628
34. Brilliance Junjie FRV (BS2) 8.563
35. Chery Fulwin 2 8.466
36. Toyota Corolla EX 8.234
37. Honda Civic 8.201
38. Chevrolet Spark 8.016
39. Mazda 6 8.011
40. Geely Freedom Ship 7.869
41. FAW Besturn B50 7.768
42. Hyundai Verna 7.738
43. Geely Emgrand EC7 7.672
44. Geely King Kong 7.465
45. Chery Cowin 3 7.443
46. Volkswagen Magotan 7.402
47. Soueast V3 Lingyue 7.216
48. Buick Regal 7.053
49. Mazda 3 7.006
50. Chery Cowin 2 6.874
51. Ford Fiesta 6.475
52. JAC Heyue 6.438
53. Kia Cerato 6.370
54. Geely Vision 6.094
55. Volkswagen Golf 5.770
56. Citroën C-Elysée 5.750
57. Chery A3 5.580
58. Peugeot 307 5.268
59. Haima Family 5.256
60. Suzuki Big Dipper 5.245
61. Geely Englon SC7 Seaview 5.241
62. Audi A4L 5.217
63. Chevrolet Lova 5.211
64. Suzuki Alto 4.988
65. Roewe 550 4.984
66. Toyota Reiz 4.813
67. Ford Mondeo 4.671
68. Suzuki SX4 4.659
69. BYD G3 4.351
70. Roewe 350 4.281
71. Suzuki Lingyang 4.171
72. Chery Cowin 1 4.117
73. Peugeot 408 4.084
74. Skoda Fabia 4.079
75. Mazda 6 Ruiwing 4.011
76. Mercedes-Benz E Class L 4.009
77. Peugeot 207/206 3.937
78. FAW Besturn B70 3.918
79. Chevrolet Epica 3.860
80. Skoda Superb 3.803
81. Lifan 620 3.777
82. Great Wall Florid 3.737
83. Brilliance Junjie FSV 3.513
84. BMW 5 Series L 3.500
85. Kia Rio 3.433
86. Nissan March 3.311
87. Suzuki Swift 3.185
88. Hyundai Accent 3.144
89. Hyundai Sonata NFC 3.067
90. BYD F6 2.888
91. Dongfeng Fengshan H30/S30 2.886
92. Geely Panda 2.816
93. Toyota Yaris 2.692
94. Hyundai Sonata MoInca 2.668
95. Toyota Crown 2.634
96. JAC Tongyue 2.572
97. Volkswagen CC 2.554
98. Lifan 520/520i 2.483
99. Honda Fit 2.405
100. Citroën C5 2.400
101. Mitsubishi Lancer EX 2.383
102. Mercedes-Benz C Class 2.342
103. FAW Weizhi 2.121
104. BMW 3 Series 2.000
105. Europestar L3 1.876
106. Great Wall Hover M2 1.849
108. FAW Xiali V2 1.768
107. Haima 2 Cupid 1.741
109. Brilliance Junjie (BS4) 1.733
110. Hafei Lobo 1.685
111. Geely Golden Eagle 1.576
112. Honda Spirior 1.541
113. Jiangnan Alto 1.523
114. MG 6 1.486
115. Kia Soul 1.478
116. Toyota Vios 1.417
117. Mazda 2 1.398
118. Riich M1 1.311
119. Volvo S80 1.079
120. Riich X1 969
121. Hyundai i30 961
122. Lifan 320 837
123. Honda Accord Crosstour 810
124. ChangAn CX20 764
125. Riich G5 713
126. Haima Prince 700
127. Chery A1 694
128. Brilliance Zunchi (BS6) 680
129. Citroën C2 672
130. ChangAn Zhixiang/CX30 551
131. Great Wall Hover M1 540
132. Cadillac SLS 523
133. Volvo S40 501
134. Changhe Ideal 442
135. Suzuki Liana 436
136. FAW Vela 403
137. Mitsubishi Lancer 289
138. Hafei Saima 236
139. Roewe 750 225
140. Kia Optima 208
141. Mitsubishi Galant 206
142. BYD L3 195
143. MG 3SW 180
145. Shanghai Maple Marindo 150
144. JAC Binyue 142
146. ChangAn Benben Love/i 119
147. Chery Eastar 105
148. Geely Englon TX4 101
149. Buick Park Avenue 93
150. Great Wall Phenom 93
151. Great Wall Coolbear 76
152. Citroën C-Triomphe 66
153. MG 7 61
154. Brilliance Coupe (BC3) 54
155. BYD F3DM 42
156. Hafei Saibao 21
158. Chery QQme 6
160. Geely China Dragon 4
159. BYD e6 2
157. Chevrolet Aveo 2
161. Landwind Fenghua 1

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MPV
1. Nissan Livina 8.677
2. FAW Senya M80 6.048
3. JAC Refine 5.910
4. Dongfeng Future 5.173
5. Buick GL8 4.368
6. Honda Odyssey 3.351
7. Dongfeng Joyear 1.823
8. Haima Freema 1.818
9. Dongfeng Shuai 1.601
10. Volkswagen Touran 1.556
11. Nissan NV200 1.477
12. Karry Youya 1.254
13. Jinbei Granse 1.249
14. Zotye Mutiplan 933
15. Mercedes-Benz Viano 913
16. Great Wall Tengyi (Voleex) V80 743
17. Foton MP-X Midi 450
18. BYD M6 404
19. Ford S-MAX 381
20. Rely V5 326
21. Dongfeng Yumsun 296
22. Mercedes-Benz Vito 209
23. Foton MP-X 201
24. Mitsubishi Zinger 162
25. Landwind Fashion 44
26. Karry Youyi 26
27. Dodge Caravan 11
28. Kia Carnival 1

SUV
1. Honda CR-V 12.250
2. Great Wall Hover H3/H5 10.090
3. Volkswagen Tiguan 9.514
4. Zotye 5008/2008 7.465
5. Chery Tiggo 7.449
6. Huatai Santa Fe 6.905
7. Hyundai ix35 6.815
8. Toyota RAV4 6.686
9. Nissan Qashqai 6.437
10. Toyota Highlander 5.612
11. Hyundai Tucson 4.985
12. Kia Sportage 4.388
13. Audi Q5 3.629
14. Kia Sportage R 2.877
15. Nissan X-Trail 2.800
16. Haima 7 Knight 2.387
17. Toyota Prado 1.716
18. Changfeng Black King DUV 1.544
19. JAC Rein 1.398
20. Zhongxing Landmark 1.369
21. Huanghai Aurora 1.300
22. Landwind X8/X6/X9 1.005
23. Mitsubishi Pajero 822
24. Gonow GX6/GS1/Jetstar 816
25. BAW (Beijing) Jeep B40 796
26. Nissan Paladin 725
27. Toyota Land Cruiser 200 522
28. Changfeng Feiteng 504
29. BJC (Beijing) Warrior 457
30. Huatai Terracan 348
31. Dongfeng Oting 327
32. JMC Baowei 317
33. Changfeng CS6 162
34. BAW (Beijing) Luba 118
35. Tianqi Meiya SUV 100
36. BAW (Beijing) Qishi 2500 91
37. Soueast Freeca 66
38. Zhongxing Admiral 12

Source: http://www.chooseauto.com.cn/xlph/default.shtml

Sales of LCVs in China in september 2010 and the first 9 months of 2010:

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Dongfeng, ChangAn, Wuling, (Chery) Karry and Gonow microvans

Microvans, pick-ups & light trucks (LCVs)

Top 10 brands
1. Wuling 95.868 (914.444)
2. ChangAn 64.729 (661.619)
3. Foton 42.425 (426.123)
4. Dongfeng 52.207 (399.543)
5. Jinbei 25.096 (196.919)
6. JAC 14.395 (155.390)
7. Hafei 12.361 (138.008)
8. FAW 14.320 (129.774)
9. JMC 11.211 (92.268)
10. Great Wall 8.302 (73.656)
Segment total 427.176 (3.827.770)

Top 5 Models
1. Wuling Sunshine 59.655 (608.670)
2. ChangAn Mini Bus 37.009 (378.560)
3. Foton Forland 32.281 (311.561)
4. Wuling Rongguang/Xingwang 26.318 (205.882)
5. Dongfeng Light Truck 19.613 (174.664)
Segment total 427.176 (3.827.770)

Source: http://www.autonews.com/section/chinadata

Good Sals Volumes

November sales figures

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Peugeot 408 & Buick Excelle GT

List by brand:
1. Volkswagen 144.264
2. Toyota 76.480
3. Hyundai 67.899
4. Chery 62.316*
5. Honda 60.112
6. Chevrolet 59.417
7. Nissan 56.923
8. Buick 50.685
9. FAW 48.774**
10. Geely 44.568
11. BYD 41.714
12. Kia 34.459
13. Great Wall 32.004
14. Ford 29.330
15. Suzuki 28.613
16. Citroën 24.009
17. JAC 22.571
18. Mazda 22.410
19. Skoda 20.018
20. ChangAn 19.196
21. Audi 18.871
22. Peugeot 16.009
23. Brilliance 13.595
24. Dongfeng 13.490
25. Roewe 12.901
26. Haima 12.597
27. Zotye 9.458
28. Soueast 8.705
29. Mercedes-Benz 8.098
30. Lifan 7.497
31. Huatai 7.197
32. BMW 6.500
33. Jiangnan 3.776
34. Changfeng 2.745
35. Hafei 2.564
36. Mitsubishi 2.517
37. BAW 2.028***
38. MG 1.969
39. Europestar 1.968
40. Huanghai 1.960
41. Gonow 1.699
42. Zhongxing 1.457
43. Jinbei 1.262
44. Landwind 1.003
45. Foton 750
46. Cadillac 612
47. JMC 349
48. Changhe 100
49. Tianqi Meiya 100
Total 1.107.541

* Including sub brands Riich, Rely en Karry
** Including sub brands Gleagle, Emgrand, Englon en Shanghai Maple
*** Including army vehicle Warrior

Passenger cars

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Toyota Yaris, Honda Fit & Volkswagen Polo

1. Volkswagen Lavida 25.072
2. FAW Xiali N3/N5 24.253
3. Chevrolet Cruze 23.843
4. Hyundai Elantra Yuedong 21.780
5. Volkswagen Jetta 20.272
6. BYD F3 20.251
7. Buick Excelle 19.159
8. Volkswagen Santana (Vista) 17.937
9. Volkswagen Bora 17.878
10. Toyota Corolla 17.720
11. Ford Focus 17.139
12. Chevrolet Sail 16.469
13. Honda Accord 15.806
14. Chery QQ 14.956
15. Toyota Camry 14.519
16. BYD F0 13.807
17. Honda City 13.795
18. Volkswagen Polo 13.741
19. Nissan Bluebird Sylphy 12.978
20. Great Wall Tengyi (Voleex) C30 12.394
21. Volkswagen Passat (Lingyu) 11.979
22. Toyota Corolla EX 11.842
23. Hyundai Elantra 11.711
24. Buick Excelle XT/GT 11.671
25. Buick LaCrosse 11.266
26. Citroën C-Quatre 11.171
27. Kia Forte Furuidi 11.115
28. Volkswagen Sagitar 10.992
29. ChangAn Benben Mini 10.537
30. Skoda Octavia 10.502
31. Hyundai Verna 10.313
32. Nissan Teana 10.108
33. Nissan Tiida 10.076
34. Audi A6L 9.358
35. Geely Freedom Ship 9.290
36. JAC Heyue/Heyue RS 9.171
37. Mazda 6 9.139
38. Mazda 3 9.003
39. Soueast V3 Lingyue 8.626
40. FAW Besturn B50 8.564
41. Geely Emgrand EC7 8.521
42. Citroën C-Elysée 8.464
43. Chery Fulwin 2 8.223
44. Buick Regal 8.106
45. Chery Cowin 3 8.027
46. Chevrolet Lova 7.998
47. Honda Civic 7.966
48. Volkswagen Magotan 7.736
49. Geely King Kong 7.676
50. Kia Cerato 7.453
51. Chery Cowin 2 7.409
52. Ford Fiesta 7.021
53. Chevrolet Spark 6.967
54. Geely Vision 6.822
55. Haima Family 6.710
56. ChangAn Yuexiang 6.583
57. Chery A3 6.502
58. Roewe 550 6.461
59. Suzuki Big Dipper 6.419
60. Geely Englon SC7 Seaview 6.258
61. Toyota Reiz 6.247
62. Volkswagen Golf 6.234
63. Roewe 350 6.050
64. Audi A4L 5.910
65. Brilliance Junjie FRV (BS2) 5.859
66. Peugeot 307 5.796
67. Suzuki Alto 5.548
68. Suzuki Lingyang 5.327
69. Peugeot 408 5.186
70. Suzuki SX4 5.176
71. Chery Cowin 1 5.103
72. Suzuki Swift 5.063
73. Peugeot 207/206 5.027
74. Skoda Fabia 4.808
75. Ford Mondeo 4.740
76. Skoda Superb 4.708
77. Kia Rio 4.656
78. Great Wall Florid 4.374
79. Chevrolet Epica 4.138
80. Lifan 620 4.012
81. JAC Tongyue 3.982
82. Mercedes-Benz E-klasse 3.971
83. FAW Besturn B70 3.896
84. Brilliance Splendor (BS4) 3.874
85. Jiangnan Alto 3.776
86. Geely Panda 3.695
87. Brilliance Junjie FSV 3.683
88. BYD G3 3.616
89. Hyundai Accent 3.367
90. Mazda 6 Ruiwing 3.363
91. BMW 5-serie L 3.300
92. Nissan March 3.256
93. Hyundai Sonata MoInca 3.206
94. BMW 3-serie 3.200
95. Citroën C5 3.038
96. Mercedes-Benz C-klasse 2.986
97. Toyota Crown 2.924
98. FAW Weizhi 2.881
99. BYD F6 2.816
100. Hyundai Sonata NFC 2.728
101. Lifan 520/520i 2.603
102. Hafei Lobo 2.438
103. Honda Fit 2.393
104. Great Wall Hover M2 2.202
105. Dongfeng Fengshan H30/S30 2.106
106. FAW Xiali V2 2.081
108. Europestar L3 1.968
107. Volkswagen CC 1.915
109. Mitsubishi Lancer EX 1.909
110. Toyota Yaris 1.807
111. MG 6 1.789
112. Haima 2 Cupid 1.677
113. ChangAn CX20 1.607
114. Toyota Vios 1.554
115. Volvo S80 1.407
116. Honda Spirior 1.393
117. Hyundai i30 1.382
118. Geely Golden Eagle 1.236
119. Suzuki Liana 1.080
120. Kia Soul 1.014
121. Riich X1 1.009
122. Citroën C2 964
123. Mazda 2 905
124. Lifan 320 882
125. Chery A1 798
126. Riich M1 742
127. Honda Accord Crosstour 702
128. Geely Emgrand EC8 669
129. Cadillac SLS 612
130. BYD L3 591
131. Haima Prince 556
132. Volvo S40 531
133. Riich G5 509
134. ChangAn Zhixiang/CX30 402
135. Roewe 750 390
136. Citroën C-Triomphe 372
137. Great Wall Hover M1 346
138. FAW Vela 268
139. Mitsubishi Lancer 253
140. Great Wall Phenom 161
141. Haima 3 158
142. Buick Park Avenue 144
143. Brilliance Grandeur (BS6) 130
145. Chery Eastar 120
144. Hafei Saima 117
146. MG 7 113
147. Mitsubishi Galant 107
148. Shanghai Maple Marindo 102
149. Changhe Ideal 100
150. BYD F3DM 83
151. MG 3SW 67
152. ChangAn Benben Love/i 67
153. JAC Binyue 60
154. Shanghai Maple Serene 54
155. Great Wall Coolbear 52
156. Brilliance Coupe (BC3) 49
158. Shanghai Maple Hysoul 40
160. Shanghai Maple Hisoon 32
159. Kia Optima 28
157. Chery QQme 16
161. FAW Vizi 15
162. Hafei Saibao 9
163. Chevrolet Aveo 2
164. Geely China Dragon 1
165. Toyota Prius 1

MPV

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Dongfeng Joyear & Nissan Livina

1. Nissan Livina 9.805
2. FAW Senya M80 6.816
3. JAC Refine 6.576
4. Dongfeng Joyear 6.026
5. Honda Odyssey 4.152
6. Dongfeng Shuai 2.755
7. Dongfeng Future 2.109
8. Karry Youya 1.540
9. Zotye Mutiplan 1.513
10. Nissan NV200 1.462
11. Volkswagen Touran 1.290
12. Jinbei Granse 1.262
13. Haima Freema 1.118
14. Great Wall Tengyi (Voleex) V80 963
15. Mercedes-Benz Viano 885
16. Rely V5 860
17. BYD M6 550
18. Foton MP-X Midi 450
19. Ford S-MAX 430
20. Buick GL8 339
21. Foton MP-X 300
22. Mercedes-Benz Vito 256
23. Dongfeng Yumsun 248
24. Geely Englon TX4 172
25. Mitsubishi Zinger 137
26. Landwind Fashion 56
27. Karry Youyi 36
28. Dodge Caravan 35
29. Chrysler Grand Voyager 1

SUV
1. Honda CR-V 13.905
2. Great Wall Hover H3/H5 11.512
3. Toyota RAV4 9.474
4. Volkswagen Tiguan 9.218
5. Hyundai ix35 8.513
6. Zotye 5008/2008 7.945
7. Toyota Highlander 7.594
8. Huatai Santa Fe 6.893
9. Chery Tiggo 6.466
10. Kia Sportage 5.627
11. Nissan Qashqai 5.155
12. Hyundai Tucson 4.899
13. Kia Sportage R 4.566
14. Audi Q5 3.603
15. Nissan X-Trail 3.240
16. JAC Rein 2.782
17. Haima 7 Knight 2.378
18. Toyota Prado 2.031
19. Huanghai Aurora 1.960
20. Changfeng Black King DUV 1.827
21. Gonow GX6/GS1/Jetstar 1.699
22. BAW (Beijing) Jeep B40 1.470
23. Zhongxing Landmark 1.438
24. Landwind X8/X6/X9 947
25. Nissan Paladin 843
26. Toyota Land Cruiser 200 767
27. Changfeng CS7 Feiteng 610
28. JMC Baowei 349
29. BAW (Beijing) Luba 326
30. Changfeng CS6 308
31. Huatai Terracan 304
32. Dongfeng Oting 246
33. BJC (Beijing) Warrior 146
34. Mitsubishi Pajero 111
35. Tianqi Meiya SUV 100
36. BAW (Beijing) Qishi 2500 86
37. Soueast Freeca 79
38. Zhongxing Admiral 19

Source: http://www.chooseauto.com.cn/xlph/default.shtml

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