BEIJING: Automobile sales in China rose 12.8% in September from the same month a year earlier, marking the sixth consecutive month of gain, as the world's biggest vehicle market comes off lows hit during the coronavirus lockdown.
Sales reached 2.57 million vehicles last month, showed data from the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers .
Auto insiders refer to"Golden September, Silver October" as they regard the months as the high season for China sales, with drivers venturing out to make purchases having stayed away during the stifling summer months. New energy vehicle sales surged 67.7% to 138,000 units for their third consecutive month of gain. NEVs include battery-powered electric, plug-in petrol-electric hybrid and hydrogen fuel-cell vehicles.
Malaysia Latest News, Malaysia Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Hisham thanks China for Covid-19 vaccine 'priority recipient' statusThe foreign minister also welcomes Beijing move for joint cooperation in vaccine R&D and distribution. FMTNews Hishammuddin WangYi Covid19
Read more »
Terima kasih China atas status 'penerima utama' vaksin Covid-19, kata HishamMenteri luar itu menyambut baik komitmen Beijing untuk menjalin kerjasama bersama dalam R&D serta pengedaran vaksin itu. FMTNews Covid19
Read more »
China tech stocks seen as a better bet than under-fire US peersChinese Internet stocks will keep outperforming their US counterparts in the months ahead as regulatory challenges to America’s technology giants mount in Washington DC and Brussels, according to some investors.
Read more »
Asian shares defy Wall St gains as China rally coolsHONG KONG/NEW YORK: Asian shares slipped on Tuesday, brushing off a firmer Wall Street lead as China's post-holiday rally cooled, although a buoyant t...
Read more »
K-pop band BTS ‘insensitive’ remark sparks uproar in ChinaChinese fans are upset by the group’s Korean War remarks, leading to major brands to axe promotions. FMTNews BTS
Read more »