Chinese auto brands surge to 10% of new registrations in 2026, BYD leads

Chinese brands captured nearly 10% of new vehicle registrations in the first nine months of 2026, up from under 2% a year earlier, with BYD the biggest gainer. Six of the ten fastest-growing brands are Chinese, signaling a structural shift in the domestic auto market. This trend pressures legacy automakers like Mercedes-Benz, which only holds tenth place, and has implications for trade and investment flows.

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