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November 16, 2025 | 8 hours ago

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China tightens controls on exports of new cars sold as used

China has announced new measures to limit exports of new vehicles with “zero mileage” sold as used cars. This practice allowed some Chinese manufacturers to inflate their sales figures and benefit from tax breaks and other advantages.

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China, now the world's leading vehicle exporter, is imposing new rules effective January 1, 2026, to regulate the export of cars registered for less than 180 days. This measure aims to avoid statistical distortions related to the export of "zero-kilometre" vehicles, which can give the illusion of strong domestic demand.

The Ministry of Commerce warns of the risks of poor after-sales service for foreign buyers, which can damage the reputation of Chinese brands. The new rules require manufacturers to provide written guarantees regarding the existence and location of after-sales services.

They also aim to combat falsified documents and regulatory violations in both China and importing countries. Although the authorities did not name any specific manufacturers, this phenomenon affects several Chinese provinces.

November 16, 2025 | algeria-logo

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