Chinese drivers stopped buying cars, so China’s automakers shipped them abroad: exports are up 64% while domestic sales fell 27%

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Chinese automakers are challenging the European auto industry with lower costs and prices…

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  • Reported by Fortune and published Mon, 12 Oct 2026 14:23:06 UTC.

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