According to a blogger's statistics, China's auto sales in August 2026 were about 100 million fewer than in the same period of 2021, wiping out all the gains of the five years, and have now declined for the 9th consecutive month. Auto consumption is collapsing at an accelerating pace, reflecting weak domestic demand.
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2026-09-29 04:31 · 8月中国汽车销售较2021年减少一亿，连续第9个月下跌，内需持续加速崩塌。
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Caixin Global: China's passenger car sales slump 24% in August
2026-10-09 14:24 · Retail sales of passenger cars in China plummeted 23.6% year-on-year in August, marking the second-sharpest monthly decline this year
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MarkLines转载乘联分会：2026年8月乘用车产销速报
2026-10-09 14:24 · 零售：2026年8月乘用车市场零售达到154.1万辆，同比下降23.6%；1-8月累计零售1,171.6万辆，同比下降20.8%。
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China's August auto sales down 100 million from 2021, falling for the 9th straight month
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