According to the latest statistics released by the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers on January 13th, China's top 10 car manufacturers in 2007 were: FAW-Volkswagen, Shanghai Volkswagen, Shanghai GM, Chery, FAW Toyota, Dongfeng Nissan, Guangzhou Honda, Geely, Changan Ford and Dongfeng Peugeot Citroen.

FAW-Volkswagen replaces Shanghai GM to become the car sales champion in 2007; and Shanghai GM ranks third. Beijing-Hyundai, which ranked the fifth in 2006, was kicked out of the top 10 in 2007. Changan Ford Mazda enters the top 10 for the first time, ranking ninth.

In 2007, China's car sales reached 4.7 million - up by 23.46 percent. The 10 leading car brands sold were: Santana, Jetta, Excelle, Camry, Xiali, Chery QQ, Fox, Elantra, Accord and Family.