Poster: Chinese carmaker SAIC Motor marks 100-million-vehicle milestone

SAIC Motor became the first Chinese carmaker to surpass 100 million units in cumulative vehicle sales and production on May 28, 2026, a milestone for the country's auto industry as it expands its global footprint and accelerates a push into electric vehicles.

The company marked the occasion in Shanghai by delivering its 100 millionth vehicle -- an IM LS9 Hyper extended-range sport utility vehicle from its electric vehicle subsidiary IM Motors -- to its client Cao Xudong, chief executive officer of autonomous driving startup Momenta.

The achievement underscores the rapid rise of China's auto sector, which has evolved from a small domestic industry to make the country the world's largest vehicle market and a major exporter. With more choices of competitive electric vehicles, many domestic automakers have been gaining more market share from established global brands.