China is leading a historic shift in the global auto industry

China is leading a historic shift in the global auto industry: Global sales of Chinese vehicles are estimated to have surged +17% YoY in 2025, to a record ~27 million units
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Japan — ~$60–65B

Germany — ~$40–45B

United States — ~$25–30B

China — ~$17–20B

South Korea — ~$14–16B

France — ~$9–11B

Italy — ~$9–11B

India — ~$5–7B

This is the top 8 in terms of profit. This includes ultimate ownership attribution (profits consolidated to the parent company’s home country).

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