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Originally published by Capital Businessbusiness
March 23, 2026
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Chinese automakers overtake Japanese counterparts to lead global sales for 1st time: media
The report said that total global sales by Japanese automakers fell slightly to around 25 million units in 2025, causing Japan to lose its long-held top position for the first time since 2000. Meanwhile, Chinese car manufacturers recorded nearly 27 million units in global sales l..
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For the first time in history, Chinese automakers have surpassed their Japanese counterparts in global vehicle sales, achieving the top position worldwide.
- Chinese automakers sold nearly 27 million units globally in 2025, while Japanese automakers recorded approximately 25 million units.
- The data was compiled and reported by Nikkei, based on information from major automakers and the automotive data platform MarkLines.
- In the electric vehicle (EV) segment, BYD also emerged as the world's leading EV seller, surpassing Tesla.
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