The Lexus ES has been the best-selling import in China for at least 9 years. Consult 45 years of Chinese Historical Data here. Sales of imported new cars continue on their downward spiral in China at -11.5% year-on-year in 2025 to 550,538. Strikingly, the only gainer in the Top 10…
The BMW 7 Series almost doubles its Chinese sales year-on-year in November. Imports of new cars in China are fast becoming a thing of the past, with November volumes down another -20% to just 41,730. Keep in mind November 2024 sales were already off -21% on the year prior. Year-to-date,…
Imported Mini sales are up 77.1% year-on-year in October. Imports of new cars in China continue to contract in October at -17.3% year-on-year to 40,194. This way, the year-to-date tally is now down -12.7% to 457,620. Lexus (-5.6%) resists better than the market to lead the brands charts by far,…
Imported BMW 2 Series sales are up 168.1% in September. 48,088 new imported cars found a buyer in China in September, that's a -7.5% year-on-year drop. Year-to-date volumes are down -11.5% to 417,426. Lexus (+2.9%) counters the negative market with a small rise and over 15,000 sales. The podium is…
BMW 7 Series sales are up 14.9% in August. Just 43,572 new cars were imported into China in August, a -14.3% YoY decline. The year-to-date volume is now off -11.5% to 369,338. Lexus (-3.1%) resists to continue dominating the brands charts head and shoulders at over 15,000 sales. Its YTD…
The Lexus ES is once again the #1 imported car in China. (next gen pictured) 49,531 new imported cars found a buyer in China in June, a -7.7% year-on-year regression. The year-to-date tally is now off -11.5% to 280,132. Like last month, Lexus (+14.7%) stands out as the only year-on-year…
Lexus ES sales are up 31.2% YoY (next generation pictured) Sales of new imported cars in China continue to slide down at -5.5% year-on-year to 47,938. The year-to-date tally is now off -12.4% to 230,664. Market leader Lexus (+27.3%) is the only year-on-year gainer in the Top 10, and not…
BMW 4 Series sales are up 19.2% in April. Imports of new cars in China add up to 48,368 in April, a -5% year-on-year decline. This brings the year-to-date volume to 182,663, off -11.4% over the same period last year. Once again Lexus (+12.7%) defies the negative market with a…
Lexus RX sales are up 39.4% in March 49,064 new cars were imported in China in March, a -7.3% year-on-year decline, leading to a Q1 tally off -16.7% to 134,357. Market leader Lexus (+16.1%) is the only Top 14 carmaker in positive and strengthens its grip on the market. Mercedes…
Excellent month for the imported BMW 2 Series in China. New car imports in China edge down -1.6% year-on-year in February to just 32,440 units. This is a poor result given February 2024 was already off -40.6% on the year prior. The year-to-date tally is down -21.4% to 85,282. After…
Mercedes is the most popular import brand for the first time in a year. Chinese imports are hit hard in January at -29.9% year-on-year to 52,840 units. However keep in mind January 2024 was up 36% on the year prior. Mercedes (-17.8%) scores its first win since January 2024 thanks…
Lexus RX sales soar 31.4% in 2024. Discover 45 years worth of Chinese Historical Data here. 637,506 new cars were imported into China in 2024, a -11.4% or 105,000 units year-on-year drop. Market leader Lexus (+4.1%) defies the negative market with a solid gain and increases the gap with #2…
Range Rover sales are up 58.3% in China in November. Sales of new imports in China sink -21% year-on-year in November to just 52,131 units. This way, the year-to-date tally is now off -11.4% to 575,894. The Top 8 carmakers are all in negative, with Lexus (-13.8%) and Mercedes (-8.9%)…
Ferrari sales are up 325% year-on-year in October. Contrasting with record-breaking exports, imports of new cars into China continue to freefall at -19.1% year-on-year in October to 48,625. Year-to-date volumes are down -11.8% to 524,504. Lexus (-8.3%) and Mercedes (-3.3%) resist better than the market and top the brands charts…
The Range Rover is the fifth best-selling import in China in September. Sales of new imports in China freefall -21.2% year-on-year in September to just 52,366 units. This leads to a year-to-date volume off -11.3% to 475,589. Brand leaders Lexus (-7.4%) and Mercedes (-8.3%) resist significantly better than the market as…