Chevrolet to Exit China After Sales Plummet 98.8%

Chevrolet is reportedly winding down sales in China, following a staggering collapse in demand over the past decade. According to a report from Automobilwoche, the brand will end sales in the country after nearly 21 years, a move that once seemed unthinkable.

8% in just over ten years. General Motors has already signaled a strategic shift, saying it will "sharpen its focus on the Buick and Cadillac brands in China," which have proven far more successful, especially with the new Electra lineup.

Chevrolet's Chinese lineup included familiar models like the Blazer, Equinox, Malibu XL, and Seeker (known as the Trax in the U.S.), alongside the Monza, Menlo EV, Equinox Plug-in Hybrid, and Tracker. Most of these were gas-powered, even as Chinese buyers increasingly embraced New Energy Vehicles.

" They also plan to launch at least 30 new energy vehicles by 2030 and deploy more China-developed tech for the local market.