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2016 China Auto Sales Figures – By Manufacturer (Automaker Rankings)

2016 China Automotive Sales by Automaker – The Best-Selling Automotive Manufacturers By Sales Volume

The best-selling automotive manufacturers in China for 2016 were Volkswagen Group, General Motors, SAIC Motor, Hyundai Motor Group, Toyota Motor Corporation, Dongfeng Motor Group, BAIC Group, Changan Automobile Group, BYD Auto and Geely Automobile Group. These ten manufacturers accounted for over 60% of all new car sales in China in 2016. The Chinese auto market in 2016 was the largest in the world, with over 28 million new cars sold. The market was driven by strong economic growth and rising consumer incomes. The Chinese auto market is expected to continue to grow in the coming years. The government is investing heavily in infrastructure and transportation, and the middle class is growing rapidly. This will create strong demand for new cars in the years to come.

Volkswagen Group remained the best-selling automotive manufacturer in China in 2016, thanks to its popular Lavida, Sagitar, and Tiguan models. General Motors was in second place, followed by SAIC Motor, Hyundai Motor Group, and Toyota Motor Corporation. Volkswagen Group is the world’s largest automaker and has been the best-selling automaker in China for many years. Volkswagen’s best-selling models in China include the Lavida, Sagitar, and Tiguan. General Motors is the second-largest automaker in the United States and has been selling vehicles in China since the late 1970s. General Motors’ best-selling models in China include the Buick Excelle, Chevrolet Sail, and Chevrolet Cruze. SAIC Motor is the largest Chinese automaker and has been growing rapidly in recent years. SAIC Motor’s best-selling models in China include the Roewe 350, MG 6, and Baojun 510.

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