Foreign coverage in early September 2026 underlined how fast Chinese automakers are becoming true global players. The Washington Post reported on September 3 that BYD's August overseas passenger-vehicle sales approached 190,000 units, a new record high, with the company now a significant force in markets such as Brazil and Mexico and Canada opening its door to BYD.
CBS noted that a Geely factory it visited runs at 99% automation under AI-guided robotic arms, while Chery ships about 70% of its products overseas and Geely's first-half 2026 exports reached 474,000 units, up 158% year on year.
Electrek reported on September 3 that in August, electric vehicles outsold fuel cars in Australia for the first time, with 27,078 pure EVs sold; among the top eight best-selling EVs, all but two Tesla models were made by Chinese brands. The milestone shows Chinese EVs leading not just at home but across fast-growing overseas markets.
Image: Vehicles showcased at an international mobility show. Source: Wikimedia Commons (CC BY 4.0).
