Evolution of production and sales of passenger cars and light commercial vehicles in China
- The production of passenger cars in China stood at 15.45 million units in 2012, against 14.24 million in 2011 and 13.89 million in 2010. Over the first eight months of 2013, it increased by 13% over last year.
- Registrations of passenger cars in China totaled at 15.49 million units in 2012, against 14.50 million in 2011 and 13.75 million in 2010. Over the first eight months of 2013 they were up by 13% over last year, exactly the same percentage as for production.
- The production of commercial vehicles in China stood at 3.82 million units in 2012, against 4.14 million in 2011 and 3.21 million in 2010. Over the first eight months of 2013, it increased by 8% compared to last year.
- Registrations of commercial vehicles in China totaled at 3.81 million units in 2012, against 4.03 million in 2011 and 4.29 million in 2010, representing a steady decline for three years. Over the first eight months of 2013, however, they are up by 6.5% compared to last year.
- The classification of vehicles in China is the same as in Europe: minivans, SUVs and crossovers are considered as passenger cars.
