China's Car Sector Hits a Bump in the Road China's domestic car sales have plummeted 20. 2% in the first half of 2026, with a projected full year decline of 14%, while exports surged 65%.
This slump has sent shockwaves through the industry, prompting analysts and experts to sound alarm bells about the sector's future prospects.
The China Passenger Car Association (CPCA) has revised its sales forecast from flat year on year growth to a 14% decline, describing it as "extremely pessimistic.