On March 10, fresh data released by the China Passenger Car Association revealed that China's auto exports have maintained the robust growth trajectory observed last year. From January to February 2025, China exported a total of 970,000 vehicles, marking a 17% increase compared to the same period last year. Notably, passenger car exports in February stood at 349,000 units, a year-on-year rise of 11% but a slight decline of 8% from the previous month. Cumulatively, from January to February, passenger car manufacturers exported 730,000 units, representing a 6% year-on-year growth. New energy vehicles (NEVs) accounted for 33.9% of February's exports, up 4.4 percentage points from the previous year.

Autonomous brand exports shone brightly, with 310,000 units shipped in February, a 27% year-on-year surge but a marginal 1% decrease from January. In contrast, exports of joint ventures and luxury brands amounted to 35,000 units, registering a notable 47% year-on-year decline.