On February 5th, Cui Dongshu, Secretary-General of the Passenger Car Market Information Branch, shared insights in an article, revealing that global auto sales hit 8.86 million vehicles in December 2025, representing a 2% year-on-year rise. However, the growth pace of global auto sales eased that month, primarily due to a slowdown in the Chinese and U.S. auto markets. For the full year of 2025, global auto sales climbed to 96.47 million units, marking a 5% increase from the previous year. Breaking it down, China’s auto sales soared to 34.35 million units, a 9% jump; U.S. sales reached 16.72 million units, up by 1%; Indian sales surged to 5.58 million units, a 7% rise; Japanese sales hit 4.56 million units, increasing by 3%; and German sales amounted to 3.16 million units, up by 1%. At present, the Chinese market stands out as the most dynamic, leading the way in growth. In contrast, the Russian market witnessed a notable decline, while Mexico’s growth rate tapered off. Nonetheless, South American markets, such as Argentina, showed robust performance. China’s footprint in the global auto market continues to expand. In November 2025, China’s share of the global auto market rebounded to 40%, maintaining a high level of 37% in December. China’s auto market share stood at 34.2% in 2024 and climbed to 35.6% in 2025, marking a 1.4 percentage point increase year-on-year.