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Price war in the Chinese auto industry: margins and sales under pressure

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Chinese auto sector margin falls to 1.4% in September

The profit margin of China's auto industry reached only 1.4% in September, as automakers face pressure on their third-quarter results.

In brief

Plants, jobs and earnings event (severity: notable) in Chine, first detected on 1 November 2026 at 01:04. Reported by 1 source (1 article), last updated on 1 November 2026 at 01:04. Part of the story “Price war in the Chinese auto industry: margins and sales under pressure”.

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CN Chine
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1 Nov, 01h04
Updated
1 Nov, 01h04
Reference
no.588
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财新1fairly negative

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  1. 01h04
    财新Wirevia Google Actualités · Chine · automobile1 Nov
    9月汽车行业利润率仅为1.4% 车企三季度利润集体承压 - 财新

    9月汽车行业利润率仅为1.4% 车企三季度利润集体承压 财新

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