According to Nikkei, Chinese automakers have surpassed Japan in traditional internal combustion and hybrid powertrains. New models like the Chery Jetour Zongheng F700 PHEV pickup and Chery Rely P3X diesel plug-in hybrid pickup continue to emerge, driven by rapid iteration at Chery, BYD, Changan and others, alongside an aggressive global export push.
What this means for buyersChinese brands are no longer relying solely on EVs. The growing population of their ICE and hybrid vehicles in key aftermarkets such as Southeast Asia, the Middle East, and Latin America will steadily lift demand for replacement parts.