China has overtaken Japan to become the leader in the automobile market
The global automotive industry is undergoing a period of historic changes. Zamin.uz reported on this.
According to recent data, China has taken the lead in the automotive market, overtaking Japan, which had held the top spot for many years. Analyzing the results at the end of 2025, while the total sales volume of Japanese manufacturers amounted to 25 million units, Chinese companies succeeded in selling nearly 27 million cars.
This result indicates a fundamental shift in the balance of power in the global market. The main factor behind such rapid growth of the Chinese auto industry was the production of electric vehicles and the expansion of their export.
In particular, exports of vehicles powered by new energy sources grew by 70 percent, reaching 3.43 million units. Today, electric vehicles account for 41 percent of the total delivery volume of Chinese manufacturers.
This indicator shows how effective the country's strategy regarding the transition to modern technologies has been. Positive changes are also observed from a financial perspective.
A number of China's large electric vehicle manufacturers and battery production enterprises, including CATL, have achieved stable profits. This situation confirms that Chinese manufacturers are not only capturing market share but are also becoming economically stronger.
Currently, traditional auto conglomerates in Europe, the USA, and Japan are under serious competitive pressure. The decline in Nissan's sales figures, forecasts of decreasing profits for Toyota, and Ford's losses in the electric vehicle segment attest to the difficulties in the global market.
A modern car is becoming not just a means of transport, but a high-tech platform. According to experts, increasing production volume alone will not be enough to lead the auto industry in the future.
Now, the main competition lies in implementing innovations and developing software and digital solutions. Because China has shown agility in this specific area, it has already become the new center of the global auto market.
