Chinese Automakers Surpass Japan in Europe, Challenge Hyundai

• Registrations of Chinese-branded cars in Europe doubled in September, making up 12.7% of total sales.
• Chinese automakers have surpassed Japanese rivals in Europe for the first time.
• This shift is intensifying pressure on Hyundai Motor's global sales.
• Chinese automakers have also expanded their presence in South Korea.
• The increase in Chinese car registrations in Europe was from a year earlier.