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Auto market slows in “golden September”, but remains resilient
A comparison with an exceptionally strong September weighs on annual growth, but the decline does not point to weak demand.
11 October 2026 1 min read 21 views
China’s car market is slowing during the traditional “golden September” sales season. The result looks less impressive than in the same month a year earlier, but the comparison is affected by an exceptionally high benchmark.
The decline therefore does not indicate a structural weakening. Sales remain supported, and the figures should be assessed in light of the previous September’s exceptional strength rather than used to draw premature conclusions about demand.