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European luxury cars leapfrogged in sales by Chinese upstart
Executive Summary
Summary: Chinese upstart Maextro has outsold Mercedes-Benz, BMW, and Audi in luxury sedan sales within months of launching. The Maextro S800, built via a Huawei partnership with JAC, recorded 1142 sales in April 2025, surpassing traditional European rivals in China’s competitive luxury market.
Brands mentioned: Maextro, Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Audi, Huawei, JAC, Porsche
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European luxury cars leapfrogged in sales by Chinese upstart
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