China slump drags global vehicle market down in May
In May, the global light vehicle (LV) selling rate stagnated, month-on-month (MoM), at 89 million units/year, and remains well below the market result last year.
23 June 2026
23 June 2026
In May, the global light vehicle (LV) selling rate stagnated, month-on-month (MoM), at 89 million units/year, and remains well below the market result last year.
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