Core Insights - The retail sales of passenger cars in China from October 1 to 26 reached 1.613 million units, representing a year-on-year decline of 7% and a month-on-month decrease of 4% [1][7] - The wholesale volume for passenger cars during the same period was 1.871 million units, showing a year-on-year decrease of 1% and a month-on-month decline of 5% [1][11] - The new energy vehicle (NEV) retail sales amounted to 901,000 units, with a penetration rate of 55.9%, but saw an 8% decline compared to the previous month [1][7] Retail Market Summary - The average daily retail sales for the first week of October were 44,000 units, down 18% year-on-year and down 5% month-on-month [4] - The second week saw an increase to 85,000 units, up 7% year-on-year and up 38% month-on-month [4] - The third week recorded average daily sales of 63,000 units, down 3% year-on-year and down 2% month-on-month [5] - The fourth week had average daily sales of 69,000 units, down 9% year-on-year and down 22% month-on-month [6] Wholesale Market Summary - The average daily wholesale for the first week was 30,000 units, down 21% year-on-year and down 36% month-on-month [10] - The second week saw a slight recovery with average daily wholesale of 76,000 units, down 1% year-on-year and up 15% month-on-month [10] - The third week recorded 87,000 units, up 1% year-on-year and up 18% month-on-month [11] - The fourth week had average daily wholesale of 102,000 units, up 8% year-on-year but down 12% month-on-month [11] Year-to-Date Performance - Cumulatively, retail sales for the year reached 18.621 million units, reflecting an 8% year-on-year increase [7] - Cumulative wholesale for the year stood at 22.718 million units, showing a 12% year-on-year growth [11] - NEV wholesale for the year reached 11.48 million units, up 29% year-on-year [1][11] Market Dynamics - The market is experiencing fluctuations due to seasonal factors and government policies, including the impact of the "Golden September, Silver October" sales period [7] - The recent "trade-in" policy has positively influenced sales in September, but the effects have led to a decline in October [7] - The export market for Chinese vehicles is showing positive trends, particularly for new energy vehicles, with increasing competitiveness in international markets [11]