https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/china-s-auto-sales-fall-despite-traditional-peak-seasonContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/china-s-auto-sales-fall-despite-traditional-peak-seasonhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/china-s-auto-sales-fall-despite-traditional-peak-season#u125318Fri, 16 Oct 2026 08:52:11 +0000China passenger vehicle retail sales dropped sharply in September, failing to register any growth despite the arrival of the traditional peak selling season. The downturn marks the sharpest monthly decline of the year for domestic car sales, prompting Chinese automakers to rely heavily on overseas markets to offset falling local demand. Compounding the domestic pressure, local carmakers are also facing headwinds from European Union hybrid curbs that weigh on sector sentiment.Why it mattersThe ongoing downturn in domestic car sales highlights persistent weakness in local consumer demand within