China's share of the global automotive market is expected to reach 38% in September 2025, according to the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers.

In September 2025, global car sales reached 8.55 million units, a year-on-year increase of 10% and a month-on-month increase of 12%. With the continued strength of the Chinese and American car markets, global car sales in September 2025 surpassed the peak in September 2017 and reached historical peak levels. From January to September 2025, sales reached 70.53 million units, a year-on-year increase of 6%. From January to September 2025, global car sales increased by 6%, with Chinese car sales reaching 24.32 million units, an increase of 13%; US sales reaching 12.58 million units, an increase of 4%; Indian sales reaching 4 million units, an increase of 2%; Japanese sales reaching 3.46 million units, an increase of 5%; German sales reaching 2.33 million units, a decrease of 1%. Currently, the Chinese market appears to be the most dynamic with fast growth. The Russian market is experiencing a severe decline, the Mexican market growth rate is slowing, while markets in South America such as Argentina are performing relatively well.