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Chinese automakers overtake Japanese rivals in Europe despite EV tariffs
Renewed purchase subsidies offer a boon to BYD, while Nissan looks to other markets.
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South China Morning Post
· Jun 26, 2026
As Chinese EVs expand global footprint, banks raise export forecasts
Spurred by the rising popularity of electric vehicles (EVs), Chinese carmakers are consolidating their foothold in the global auto market, prompting international banks like Goldman Sachs to significantly raise their export forecasts. Buoyant overseas shipments have also effectively created a cushion against falling domestic deliveries and an expected overall sales decline for Chinese automotive groups including BYD and Xpeng, analysts said. “China’s new-energy vehicle exports have been...
Fortune
· Jul 11, 2026
German carmakers are suffering some of their worst declines ever in China as Q2 sales plunge 30%-41%
Legacy German carmakers are also facing intensified competition from Chinese automakers outside of China, including in Europe, as brands like BYD make inroads overseas.
CarNewsChina.com
· Jun 26, 2026
Not just EVs – Chinese Automakers Surpass Japan in Traditional Powertrains, Says Nikkei
Even in internal-combustion engine technology, Chinese carmakers have surpassed Japanese rivals, Japanese media reports. The post Not just EVs – Chinese Automakers Surpass Japan in Traditional Powertrains, Says Nikkei appeared first on CarNewsChina.com.
Sydney Morning Herald
· Jul 9, 2026
Volkswagen to slash half of its models as sales fall
The German automaker has struggled to compete with fast-growing Chinese companies that offer more affordable and sophisticated electric vehicles.
Seeking Alpha
· Jun 26, 2026
VinFast Auto: Intense Competition From Chinese Autos Will Drive Downside
VinFast Auto: Intense Competition From Chinese Autos Will Drive Downside
Daily Mail
· Jul 7, 2026
Best-selling new cars of 2026 so far as cheap Chinese brands and switch to electric creates a market shift
Best-selling new cars of 2026 so far as cheap Chinese brands and switch to electric creates a market shift
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Related coverage for "Chinese automakers overtake Japanese rivals in Europe despite EV tariffs": South China Morning Post — As Chinese EVs expand global footprint, banks raise export forecasts. Fortune — German carmakers are suffering some of their worst declines ever in China as Q2 sales plunge 30%-41%. CarNewsChina.com — Not just EVs – Chinese Automakers Surpass Japan in Traditional Powertrains, Says Nikkei. Sydney Morning Herald — Volkswagen to slash half of its models as sales fall. Seeking Alpha — VinFast Auto: Intense Competition From Chinese Autos Will Drive Downside. Daily Mail — Best-selling new cars of 2026 so far as cheap Chinese brands and switch to electric creates a market shift