BEIJING, 13 April (BelTA - China Daily) - Chinese automakers have
achieved headway in major overseas markets, a feat largely fueled by
their advancements in new energy vehicles, reshaping the global auto
industry.
The 2026 Bangkok International Motor Show, which concluded on April 5, was a vivid showcase of this momentum. The event secured 132,951 car orders, a record in the show's history, with NEVs accounting for more than 70 percent.
Chinese brands surpassed Japanese counterparts in overall bookings for the first time, ending Japan's decades-long dominance in the Southeast Asian market. Among the top 10 brands, seven were Chinese. These included BYD, which took the top spot, and Chery, MG, Changan, Geely, Great Wall Motor and GAC's Aion.
The 2026 Bangkok International Motor Show, which concluded on April 5, was a vivid showcase of this momentum. The event secured 132,951 car orders, a record in the show's history, with NEVs accounting for more than 70 percent.
Chinese brands surpassed Japanese counterparts in overall bookings for the first time, ending Japan's decades-long dominance in the Southeast Asian market. Among the top 10 brands, seven were Chinese. These included BYD, which took the top spot, and Chery, MG, Changan, Geely, Great Wall Motor and GAC's Aion.
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