Market Overview - In October 2023, the retail sales of passenger cars in China reached 2.387 million units, a year-on-year increase of 6% and a month-on-month increase of 7%. Cumulatively, retail sales for the year reached 19.395 million units, up 9% year-on-year [1][5] - Wholesale sales of passenger cars in October 2023 totaled 2.922 million units, representing a 7% year-on-year increase and a 4% month-on-month increase. Year-to-date wholesale sales reached 23.769 million units, up 12% year-on-year [1][9] New Energy Vehicle (NEV) Market - Retail sales of new energy vehicles in October 2023 reached 1.4 million units, a year-on-year increase of 17% and a month-on-month increase of 8%. Year-to-date retail sales of NEVs reached 10.27 million units, up 23% year-on-year [1][2] - The penetration rate of new energy vehicles in the retail market was 58.7%, while the wholesale penetration rate was 55.2% in October 2023 [2] Production Trends - In October 2023, the production of pure fuel light vehicles was 839,000 units, a year-on-year increase of 6% but a month-on-month decrease of 7%. The production of hybrid and plug-in hybrid vehicles totaled 526,000 units, down 6% year-on-year but up 13% month-on-month [2] Weekly Sales Performance - The average daily retail sales of passenger cars varied throughout October, with the first week seeing a decline of 18% year-on-year, while the fifth week experienced a significant increase of 47% year-on-year [4][5] Market Dynamics - The traditional peak season of "Golden September and Silver October" was affected by the Mid-Autumn Festival, leading to fluctuations in monthly sales. The tightening of subsidies in some regions also contributed to weaker retail performance in October [6] - The upcoming expiration of the vehicle purchase tax exemption policy is expected to maintain high consumer enthusiasm for car purchases [6] Global Market Share - In September 2025, global vehicle sales reached 8.55 million units, with China accounting for 38% of the market share, reflecting a 2 percentage point increase from the previous year [10] - From January to September 2025, China's vehicle sales reached 24.32 million units, a 13% increase year-on-year, solidifying its position as the most dynamic market globally [10] New Energy Vehicle Global Share - In the first nine months of 2025, China accounted for 68% of the global increase in new energy vehicles, highlighting its dominance in the sector [11]