Cai Jing Wang·2025-11-06 23:02Core Insights - The automotive market in October 2025 experienced strong sales performance, driven by trade-in programs and favorable policies for new energy vehicles (NEVs) [1][3] - Major automotive groups reported positive year-on-year and month-on-month growth, indicating a robust market during the traditional sales peak [1][3] Sales Performance Summary - SAIC Motor sold 454,000 vehicles in October, a 13% increase year-on-year and a 3.18% increase month-on-month, achieving 81% of its annual sales target [2][3][9] - BYD sold 442,000 vehicles, marking an 11.62% month-on-month increase but a 12% year-on-year decline, with specific brand performances detailed [2][3] - Geely's sales reached 307,000 vehicles, up 35% year-on-year and 12% month-on-month, setting a new monthly sales record [2][3] - China FAW sold 305,000 vehicles, an 8.1% increase year-on-year, with a breakdown of sales between domestic and joint venture brands [2][4] - Chery sold 281,000 vehicles, a 3.3% increase year-on-year, with NEV sales growing by 54.7% [2][4] - Changan sold 278,000 vehicles, an 11% year-on-year increase [2][5] - BAIC Group reported sales of 160,000 vehicles, an 11% increase year-on-year [2][6] - Great Wall Motors sold 143,000 vehicles, a 22.5% increase year-on-year [2][6] Year-to-Date Sales and Targets - Cumulative sales for the first ten months of 2025 show Geely leading with 83% of its annual target achieved [9] - SAIC, BYD, Changan, and China FAW are all around 80% of their annual targets, indicating a strong likelihood of meeting their goals [9] - Chery reported a cumulative sales figure of 2.289 million vehicles, achieving a historical best for the same period [9] - BAIC's completion rate is at 57%, indicating a significant gap to its annual target [9] Market Outlook - The automotive market is expected to become more competitive as companies enter the year-end sales push [10] - The end of the NEV purchase tax exemption on December 31, 2025, is prompting companies to offer incentives to maintain sales momentum [10][11] - Predictions for the fourth quarter suggest continued support from vehicle scrappage programs and new model launches [11]