OREANDA-NEWS. The analytic agency "AUTOSTAT" conducted a study of the Russian market of new cars, which covered manufacturers from China. According to the results of the study, the sales of new Chinese cars (according to the AEB, taking into account LCV) reached 2,468 units in July of 2017 - more by 5% than a year ago. Thus, they demonstrate the growth of sales in Russia for the third month in a row.

The leader among Chinese automakers is still Lifan. Sales of cars of this brand were 1298 units in the last month, which is less by 6% than the result of a year ago. The second place in this rating is occupied by Chery, the sales of which for the month reached 484 units (+ 11%). Geely returned to the top three - the indicator of this brand is equal to 226 cars, which is less by 7% than a year ago.

Sales of other Chinese brands in July are as follows: Haval (140 units), Changan (95 units; + 956%), Zotye (58 units; + 61%), Foton (50 units), FAW (48 units; -38%), DFM (45 units; -49%), BAW (12 units; -20%), Brilliance (12 units; -80%).

As analysts of the agency "AUTOSTAT" noted, by the results of 7 months of 2017, the sales of new Chinese cars in Russia continues to show a drop. So, during this time, 16,192 such cars were sold, which is less by 10% than in January-July of 2016.