By Reuters
Reuters reports: “China’s total auto exports were estimated to hit 5.26 million units for the whole of last year valued at about $102 billion, while Japan’s full-year exports were forecast at about 4.3 million units, according to the association.
The numbers offer the latest indication of the global auto exports powerhouse that China has now become, riding largely on the strength of its nimble electric vehicle automakers. BYD overtook Tesla Inc (TSLA.O), opens new tab as the world’s top seller of EVs in the fourth quarter, though based mostly on China sales.“