End of a 20-Year Reign: Chinese auto brands 2025 global sales to Top Rankings
Chinese auto brands 2025 global sales are set to overtake Japanese rivals for the first time. Explore the shift in EV dominance and the impact on Toyota and BYD.
Japan's 20-year dominance in the global automotive market is coming to an end. In 2025, Chinese automakers are projected to seize the top spot in global new vehicle sales for the first time in history.
Chinese auto brands 2025 global sales surpass Japanese rivals
According to reports from Nikkei, the surge is driven by aggressive exports of low-priced Electric Vehicles (EVs) as domestic competition reaches a breaking point. In the ASEAN region alone, including Thailand, Chinese vehicle sales are expected to jump 49% this year, reaching approximately 500,000 units.
The Bloodbath at Home Forces Global Expansion
Industry giants like BYD are pivoting globally as domestic sales stall due to extreme price wars. Meanwhile, Toyota reported its first sales decline in 11 months, with global volumes dropping 2.2% in November. This shift signals a massive realignment of economic power in the manufacturing sector.
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