Overview
- Australia’s new‑vehicle market was essentially flat in 2025, up 0.3%, with two‑thirds of brands posting year‑on‑year declines and the number in decline rising by 12.5%.
- China overtook Thailand as Australia’s second‑largest vehicle source behind Japan, as deliveries of China‑built cars rose by more than 25% year on year.
- Chinese brands led Australia’s growth pockets, with Chery up 177%, BYD up 156%, and newcomer Leapmotor up 906% after launching locally in late 2024.
- In the UK, SMMT data show 10 Chinese marques recorded 111,607 registrations in 2025—more than 5% of the 2.02 million total—with BYD logging 51,422 for a 2.54% share after 485% growth.
- Jaecoo registered 28,232 UK sales and Omoda 19,855, and an industry commentator warned legacy brands could disappear from the market as Chinese carmakers plan more models and dealerships in 2026.