Dragon's Roar: SAIC Surpasses 3M Sales

The Chinese automotive manufacturing sector has consistently proven to be an unstoppable force on the global stage, and at the heart of this dynamic ecosystem, SAIC Motor continues to cement its position as an undisputed giant. 

The latest sales figures released by the group are not merely routine periodic reports; rather, they reflect an ambitious strategy and precise visionary planning that have propelled SAIC to the pinnacle of Chinese automotive sales. 

As the year draws to a close, financial and operational indicators confirm that the group is marching steadily toward shaping the future of mobility, backed by major strategic alliances that reinforce its competitive edge locally and globally.

Record Figures Redefine the Sales Landscape

SAIC Motor announced a staggering financial and commercial harvest, reflecting its robust performance during the first nine months of 2026. 

The group recorded approximately 406,000 vehicles sold in September alone, pushing its cumulative sales from January through September to an impressive 3.147 million units. 

This massive figure is the fruit of a meticulous harmonization among the group’s core growth pillars, encompassing self-owned proprietary brands, New Energy Vehicles (NEVs), and a flourishing expansion strategy across overseas markets that is witnessing unprecedented momentum.

Proprietary Brands and the NEV Locomotive

A closer analytical look at SAIC Motor’s growth sectors reveals that the group's proprietary brands achieved an exceptional performance of 2.303 million vehicles during the first three quarters, marking a solid 12.6% year-on-year growth. 

This underscores consumer confidence in the group’s proprietary designs and advanced technologies. Concurrently, the New Energy Vehicle (NEV) sector continued to act as the primary locomotive for sustainable growth, registering 1.388 million vehicles—a sharp 28.2% increase. 

These figures highlight the success of the strategic shift toward green mobility and meeting global market demands for cleaner, smarter transport solutions.

Global Expansion and Leadership in China

SAIC Motor did not limit its dominance to the domestic market; it aggressively pushed into international arenas, recording overseas sales of 1.166 million vehicles, a massive 52.4% year-on-year surge. This substantial global expansion mirrors the high competitiveness of SAIC vehicles in terms of quality, technology, and reliability. 

Backed by these integrated results, the group proudly maintained its crown as the best-selling Chinese automaker throughout 2026, confirming its absolute leadership and remarkable agility in navigating volatile global economic conditions.

A Transcontinental Alliance Extending to 2047

In a strategic move destined to shape the future, China’s SAIC Motor and America’s General Motors announced the extension of their successful joint partnership for another 20 years, running through 2047.

 This agreement builds upon nearly three decades of fruitful cooperation, demonstrating both parties' unwavering confidence in the long-term value of the Chinese and global automotive markets amid profound industry transformations. 

Moving forward, shareholders will intensify coordination in technological R&D, supply chain optimization, and global market resources to support the ongoing transition toward smart electric vehicles, local innovation, and global expansion.

Future Horizons and Intelligent Transformation

SAIC Motor proves day by day that it possesses not only the capacity to keep pace with the era but to lead it. The combination of accelerated growth in new energy sales, well-calibrated global expansion, and major international alliances—such as its prolonged partnership with General Motors—positions the group uniquely to shape the future of smart mobility. 

With continuous investments in domestic innovation and the development of supply ecosystems, SAIC stands fully prepared to conquer new milestones and redefine success in the global automotive arena.