Japanese Media: Europe’s New Car Sales Up 9.3%, Chinese Automakers Expand Footprint
According to a report by Kyodo News on October 22, the European Automobile Manufacturers Association announced on the same day that new passenger vehicle registrations in EU member states reached 971,048 units in September, marking a 9.3% year-on-year increase. Electric vehicle (EV) sales remained strong, with 290,117 units sold—an increase of 72.9% compared to the same period last year.
Rising fuel prices due to escalating tensions in the Middle East, coupled with government incentive programs, have contributed to increased demand for new energy vehicles. The expansion of Chinese automotive brands continues to gain momentum.
Among Japanese manufacturers, Toyota registered a 2.1% growth, with its luxury brand Lexus achieving 67,912 units sold. Mazda saw a significant rise of 47.4%, reaching 15,176 units, while Honda grew 15.2% to 4,715 units. Mitsubishi also posted solid performance, increasing sales by 6.8%.
Meanwhile, Nissan’s sales declined by 10.9% to 13,677 units, and Suzuki fell 0.8% to 12,810 units.
Chinese automakers showed notable gains: BYD’s sales surged to 28,309 units—more than double the volume from the same month last year. Chery’s sales rose by a factor of 3.2.
America’s Tesla also performed strongly, with sales increasing by 78.6% to reach 45,866 units.
Original article: toutiao.com/article/1879727755128844/
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