Jul 28, 2026 – 6.00pmChinese car makers will account for nearly 60 per cent of imports within a decade, a significant leap on previous forecasts, with weak local demand for vehicles pushing manufacturers to send cheap models abroad.New research commissioned by car dealerships suggests China will account for 58 per cent of vehicle imports by 2035, up from the 43 per cent forecast in a Centre for International Economics report released last July.Subscribe to gift this articleGift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe.Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? Fetching latest articles
Chinese cars could make up almost 60pc of imports within a decade
New research commissioned by automotive dealers suggests recent forecasts of huge growth in brands launching in Australia is already looking conservative.
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