Group 1 - The retail market for passenger cars in China saw a total of 1.93 million units sold in May, representing a year-on-year increase of 13% and a month-on-month increase of 10% [1] - Cumulative retail sales for the year reached 8.802 million units, showing a year-on-year growth of 9% [1] - The wholesale market for passenger cars recorded 2.329 million units in May, with a year-on-year increase of 14% and a month-on-month increase of 6% [1] Group 2 - In the new energy vehicle (NEV) sector, retail sales reached 1.056 million units in May, marking a year-on-year increase of 30% and a month-on-month increase of 14% [1] - The penetration rate for NEVs in the retail market was 53.5%, with cumulative retail sales for the year at 4.38 million units, up 34% year-on-year [1] - Wholesale figures for NEVs in May were 1.24 million units, reflecting a year-on-year increase of 37% and a month-on-month increase of 9% [1] Group 3 - The average daily retail sales for the first week of May were 42,000 units, down 11% year-on-year but up 19% month-on-month [3] - The second week saw an increase to 61,000 units, with a year-on-year growth of 30% and a month-on-month growth of 44% [3] - The average daily retail sales for the last week of May reached 95,000 units, showing a year-on-year increase of 6% [4] Group 4 - The average daily wholesale figures for passenger cars in May started at 35,000 units in the first week, with a year-on-year increase of 3% [6] - By the fifth week, daily wholesale numbers surged to 157,000 units, reflecting a year-on-year increase of 10% [6] - Cumulative wholesale figures for the year reached 10.797 million units, with a year-on-year growth of 12% [6] Group 5 - The import of automobiles in China saw a significant decline, with 140,000 units imported in the first four months of 2025, down 35% year-on-year [4] - The import of vehicles from the US dropped sharply, with only 15,365 units imported in the first four months of 2025, a decrease of 54% [8] - The overall trend indicates a shift in market demand from fuel vehicles to electric vehicles, leading to a decline in fuel vehicle imports [8] Group 6 - China accounted for 33% of the global automotive market in the first four months of 2025, with a total of 10.06 million vehicles sold [12] - The global automotive market saw a 5% year-on-year growth, with China's automotive sales growing by 11% [13] - Domestic brands like BYD and Geely are gaining significant market share globally, with BYD ranking sixth in the world [13]