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China is still the world’s largest auto market, but the mix is changing fast.
Chinese brands now hold about 68% of China's passenger car market, surpassing foreign brands.
KEY POINTS
- Germany's car exports to China fell 16.8% in the first two months of 2026.
- Mercedes and BMW expect China sales below 500,000 cars in 2026, lowest in a decade.
- Chinese EV makers are considered equal or better than German brands in tech and innovation.
- National pride and advanced tech are increasingly driving Chinese consumers to local brands.
COMPANIES
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