China remains at the forefront of global car sales, reporting a November total of 2,935,000 vehicles. Across the month, the world moved a combined 8,031,000 passenger cars and light commercial vehicles. This snapshot comes from Avtostat, drawing on data from LMC Automotive, which tracks market performance across major regions and economies.
In the United States, November sales reached 1,227,000 cars. Western Europe posted 1,105,000 car sales, while Eastern Europe registered 359,100 units. Dealers in South America moved 235,400 cars, underscoring the uneven pace of demand across continents and markets.
Among the largest car markets, Japan reported 408,100 units, Korea tallied 157,600 units, and Canada reached 137,700 units in the same period, illustrating the diverse momentum within North America and Asia as they navigate post-pandemic recovery and shifting consumer preferences.
There have been notable shifts in sales patterns, including a decline in Chinese car sales at Russian dealerships. The drop follows a tightening in financial conditions after the Central Bank’s higher key interest rate, a move that squeezes borrowing costs and affects purchasing power for households and fleets alike. Market watchers point to borrowing costs as a key factor in driving changes in demand and urgency in replacement cycles.
Meanwhile, consumer sentiment elsewhere suggests that Russians retain enough purchasing power to consider new car purchases, albeit within a constrained economic frame. This mix of affordability, financing conditions, and currency dynamics continues to shape early autumn and late-year sales trajectories across major markets. It also highlights how regional policy changes, exchange rates, and macroeconomic signals influence the street-level decisions of buyers and the strategies of dealers and automakers alike.