According to data released by the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers (CAAM), in May 2026, sales of Chinese brand passenger vehicles soared to 1.689 million units. This figure represents a notable 5.7% increase from the previous month and a 4.2% rise year-on-year. These vehicles accounted for a substantial 75% of the total passenger vehicle sales, with the market share climbing by 6 percentage points compared to the same period last year. From January to May 2026, Chinese brand passenger vehicles accumulated sales of 7.326 million units. Although this marks a 3.1% decrease year-on-year, their market share stood at 71%, reflecting a 2.2 percentage point increase from the previous year.
