Chengdu Motor Show Unveils 1,600 Vehicles as China Auto Sales Drop 24.3%

1 articles · Updated · China Daily · Aug 24

Around 120 automakers are displaying about 1,600 vehicles at the 10-day Chengdu Motor Show, making it China’s first major second-half auto show and a key gauge of demand.
The showcase centers on electrification and intelligent driving as China’s passenger-vehicle sales fell 24.3% in the first half, with fuel-car sales down 31.9% while new-energy vehicle sales still rose 7.3%.
Chinese brands including BYD, Chery and Great Wall are using the event to push fast-charging, driver-assistance and broader NEV lineups, while BMW, Audi, Volkswagen, Toyota and Honda are showing China-tailored electric models.
Export momentum is helping offset the domestic slowdown: China shipped 5.1 million vehicles in the first half, up 65.3%, while NEV exports more than doubled to 2.36 million and overseas capacity topped 2.5 million vehicles.
The show also underscores a wider industry shift from price competition toward technology, branding and global expansion, with Chengdu positioning itself as a western China hub for intelligent connected vehicles and overseas buyers.