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China EV slump: Skyworth Auto sells 660 vehicles

By Drooid · Oct 28, 2026 · How we work

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Skyworth Auto sold only 660 vehicles in China through September 2026.
The company's main EV plant was built to produce 100,000 cars annually.
Chinese passenger vehicle purchases fell 22% year-over-year through September.
An industry group head projected full-year Chinese car sales at 18.5 million, the lowest since 2014.
GM CEO Mary Barra said many rivals must sort out viability for long-term success in China.

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Skyworth Auto sold only 660 vehicles in China through September 2026.
The company's main EV plant was built to produce 100,000 cars annually.
Chinese passenger vehicle purchases fell 22% year-over-year through September.
An industry group head projected full-year Chinese car sales at 18.5 million, the lowest since 2014.
GM CEO Mary Barra said many rivals must sort out viability for long-term success in China.