Nio CEO Says China Auto Market Has Passed Its Golden Era as Honda Targets 10% Share
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Updated · Automotive News · May 28
Nio CEO Says China Auto Market Has Passed Its Golden Era as Honda Targets 10% Share
8 articles · Updated · Automotive News · May 28
William Li said China’s auto market has moved beyond its “golden era,” signaling a tougher growth phase for carmakers in the world’s largest vehicle market.
Honda is still finding demand pockets: high gasoline prices are lifting hybrid sales as the company pursues a 10% market share target.
Nearly one-third of Honda-brand sales in the first quarter came from hybrids, and the automaker expects that mix to hold around the same level through 2026.
The contrast underscores a market shifting from broad-based expansion to more selective growth, with fuel-efficient models gaining traction even as executives warn the boom years are over.
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