SAIC Motor becomes first Chinese automaker to sell 100 million vehicles
SAIC Motor delivered its 100 millionth vehicle on May 28, 2026, becoming the first Chinese automotive group to reach that milestone.
- 100,000,000 vehicles
- over 7 million units
- exceeded 300,000 units
What Happened
SAIC Motor held a ceremony in Shanghai to celebrate its 100 millionth customer, marking a historic milestone for the Chinese auto industry. More than 10 of SAIC's brands and 19 models participated in a global relay delivery across markets including the UK, Indonesia, and Singapore.
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100 millionvehicles
First Chinese automaker to reach this milestone.
The 100 millionth vehicle delivered was the IM LS9 Hyper, which features advanced technologies including steer-by-wire, 520-line LiDAR, NVIDIA Thor chip, and an 800V platform. SAIC also highlighted its 'Glocal Strategy' and global reach covering over 170 countries, with 7 million overseas sales.
Why this matters
Reaching 100 million sales cements SAIC Motor's position as a global automotive leader and highlights the rapid growth of China's auto industry over seven decades.
Terms in This Story
- joint venture
- A business arrangement where two or more parties share ownership and control of a company.
- new energy vehicle
- A vehicle that uses alternative fuels or electric power, such as battery electric, plug-in hybrid, or fuel cell.
- LiDAR
- Light Detection and Ranging; a sensing technology that uses lasers to measure distances and create 3D maps for autonomous driving.
- steer-by-wire
- A system that replaces mechanical steering linkage with electronic controls, allowing more flexible vehicle design.
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