Hua Xia Shi Bao·2025-08-12 12:08Core Insights - The Chinese automotive market has shown stable growth in the first seven months of 2025, with production and sales reaching 18.235 million and 18.269 million units, respectively, marking year-on-year increases of 12.7% and 12% [1][4] - New energy vehicles (NEVs) have significantly contributed to this growth, accounting for nearly 50% of domestic sales and leading exports with an impressive year-on-year growth rate of 84.6% [1][5] Market Performance - In July, automotive production and sales were 2.591 million and 2.593 million units, respectively, reflecting month-on-month declines of 7.3% and 10.7%, but year-on-year increases of 13.3% and 14.7% [2] - The decline in July sales is attributed to seasonal factors and manufacturers' equipment maintenance schedules, but the market remains stable due to effective policies and new model launches [2][4] New Energy Vehicle Trends - As of July, the automotive industry has launched 88 new models this year, the highest in four years, with NEVs becoming a key competitive factor [3] - In July, NEV production and sales reached 1.243 million and 1.262 million units, respectively, with year-on-year growth of 26.3% and 27.4%, making up 48.7% of total new car sales [3] Export Dynamics - From January to July, China exported 3.68 million vehicles, a year-on-year increase of 12.8%, with NEV exports reaching 1.308 million units, up 84.6%, while traditional fuel vehicle exports fell by 7% [5][6] - In July alone, NEV exports were 225,000 units, showing a month-on-month increase of 10% and a year-on-year increase of 120% [6] Industry Outlook - The automotive sector is expected to continue benefiting from government policies aimed at boosting consumption and stabilizing market conditions [4][7] - The share of Chinese automotive companies in the global market is on the rise, with three Chinese firms among the top ten global automakers as of June 2025 [7]