TOKYO, March 23 (Xinhua) — Chinese automakers have surpassed their Japanese counterparts in global vehicle sales for the first time, marking a significant shift in the global automotive industry, according to a recent report by Nikkei.<\/p>\n
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 last year, rising to the top spot worldwide.<\/p>\n
The conclusion was based on data released by major automakers and research conducted by automotive data platform MarkLines, Nikkei said.<\/p>\n
Among individual companies, BYD surpassed Ford to rank sixth globally in 2025, while Geely overtook Honda to secure the eighth place, the report said.<\/p>\n
Six Chinese automakers entered the global top 20 rankings, including Chery, Changan Automobile, SAIC Motor, and Great Wall Motors, outnumbering Japan’s five.<\/p>\n
In the electric vehicle segment, BYD also exceeded Tesla to become the world’s leading EV seller, it added.<\/p>\n
Tang Jin, a senior researcher at Japan’s Mizuho Bank and an expert in the automotive sector, noted that China’s rise to the top is more than a simple change in rankings. It signals a restructuring of the global automotive landscape, driven by China’s strengths in advanced technology, cost efficiency, and rapid research and development.<\/p>\n
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