
Group 1: Toyota - Toyota's sales in June reached 157,700 units, a year-on-year increase of 3.7% [2] - Cumulative sales for the first half of the year totaled 742,000 units, reflecting a year-on-year growth of 8.63% [2] - Toyota's strong performance is attributed to its continuous investment in electrification and intelligent technology, as well as a diverse product lineup [2] Group 2: Nissan - Nissan sold 53,800 vehicles in June, marking a year-on-year increase of 1.9%, ending a 15-month streak of declining sales [2] - Cumulative sales for the first half of the year were 279,600 units, a year-on-year decline of 21.02% [2] - The recovery in Nissan's sales is likely due to adjustments in product strategy and marketing, including new models that better meet Chinese consumer demands [2] Group 3: Honda - Honda's sales in June fell by 15.2% to 58,500 units, continuing a 17-month decline [3] - Cumulative sales for the first half of the year were 315,200 units, a year-on-year decrease of 24.2% [3] - Challenges for Honda include intensified market competition, slow product updates, and a lag in the transition to electric vehicles, impacting its competitiveness [3] Group 4: Overall Market Trends - The performance of the three major Japanese automakers in China shows a clear divergence, with Toyota maintaining growth, Nissan showing signs of recovery, and Honda facing significant pressure [2][3] - Future success in the Chinese market for these automakers will depend on their speed and effectiveness in transitioning to electrification and intelligent technologies [3]