The China Passenger Car Association (CPCA) said on Sunday that the country’s pro-consumption policies continued to have a positive effect, as evidenced by the significant increase in retail sales of passenger cars in China during April.
According to data released by the CPCA, retail sales of passenger vehicles rose by 14.5 per cent year-on-year, reaching approximately 1.76 million units last month.
This figure comes close to the sector’s highest April performance on record — the April 2018 peak of 1.81 million units — making it one of the strongest showings in recent years.
Since the start of 2025, cumulative retail sales of passenger cars in China have climbed to around 6.87 million units, representing a year-on-year increase of 7.9 per cent.
The CPCA attributed this steady growth to the ongoing implementation of measures designed to stimulate domestic consumption.
These supportive efforts include favourable policies introduced by various provinces and cities across China, aimed specifically at encouraging car purchases.
The association also highlighted the role of enhanced financial assistance and promotional offline events, such as auto exhibitions, in contributing to the robust performance of the automobile sector last month.
