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May 2026 new car sales: Tesla Model Y claims top spot while Chinese-brand sales surge hitting Toyota and Ford
Executive Summary
Summary: Tesla Model Y topped May 2026 new car sales with 5605 units, whilst Chinese brands surged dramatically. BYD claimed second place with 8211 sales. Traditional manufacturers like Toyota, Mazda, and Japanese brands suffered significant declines, with Toyota down 25% year-to-date. Korean brands Hyundai and Kia performed better, leveraging hybrid and EV offerings.
Brands mentioned: Tesla, Chinese brands, Ford, Toyota, Hilux, Isuzu, Mazda, Volkswagen, BYD, Chery, Jaecoo, Geely, GWM-Haval, Zeekr, Nissan, Mitsubishi, Subaru, Lexus, Suzuki, Honda, Hyundai, Kia
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