Hua Xia Shi Bao·2025-10-11 03:34Core Insights - Traditional automakers have shown strong performance in September, with all but BYD experiencing sales growth, driven by advancements in new energy vehicles and overseas markets [1][2] - SAIC Motor has reclaimed the top position in sales, with a significant increase in wholesale sales compared to previous months [2][3] - BYD's sales have declined primarily due to a drop in plug-in hybrid vehicle sales, despite growth in pure electric and other models [3][4] Group 1: SAIC Motor Performance - SAIC Motor achieved wholesale sales of 440,000 units in September, marking a 40.4% year-on-year increase and a 21% month-on-month increase [2] - The company has maintained a streak of nine consecutive months of year-on-year sales growth, with a focus on new model launches contributing to this success [2][4] - Cumulative sales for SAIC Motor in the first nine months reached 3.193 million units, a 20.5% increase year-on-year [3] Group 2: BYD Sales Analysis - BYD's sales in September totaled 396,000 units, reflecting a 5.5% year-on-year decline, although there was a 6.1% month-on-month increase [2][3] - The decline in sales is attributed to a 25.7% drop in plug-in hybrid vehicle sales, while pure electric and bus sales saw growth [3] - Cumulative sales for BYD in the first nine months reached 3.26 million units, a year-on-year increase of 18.6%, still leading in total sales [3][4] Group 3: Other Automakers' Performance - China FAW Group sold 302,000 vehicles in September, a 6.3% year-on-year increase, with significant growth in its self-owned brands [5] - Chery Group surpassed Geely to become the fourth largest automaker, selling 280,000 vehicles in September, a 14.7% increase [6] - Geely's September sales were 273,000 units, a 35% year-on-year increase, with a notable rise in new energy vehicle sales [6][7] Group 4: Growth Trends in Other Companies - Changan Automobile reported sales of 266,000 units in September, a 25% year-on-year increase, with strong growth in new energy vehicle sales [9] - Great Wall Motors achieved sales of 134,000 units in September, a 23.3% year-on-year increase, with record sales in both new energy and overseas markets [11] - Dongfeng Motor's September sales reached 231,000 units, a 6.2% year-on-year increase, with significant contributions from its new energy vehicle segment [9][10]