China's total vehicle sales fell 8.4% year-on-year to 2.956 million units in September 2026, following a 5.1% decline in the previous month, according to data from the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers (CAAM). New energy vehicle (NEV) sales increased 13.6% year-on-year to 1.823 million units in September, following a 17.8% jump in August, with NEVs accounting for 61.6% of total vehicle sales, marking the third straight month in which their share exceeded 60%.