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OICA chief says Chinese carmakers are pushing harder into exports
François Roudier, secretary general of the International Organization of Motor Vehicle Manufacturers, spoke about China’s role in the car industry.
He said the industry is now in a period shaped by China.
Roudier said Chinese carmakers are pushing harder to sell cars abroad.
He linked that push to what he described as a poor domestic market in China.
The comments were made in a broadcast segment about the 2026 Paris Motor Show.
They point to Chinese companies seeking more customers outside their home market.
No further developments or next steps were given.
OICA Secretary General François Roudier said Chinese carmakers are becoming more aggressive in export markets.
He linked the push to what he described as a poor domestic market in China.
Roudier said the automotive industry is going through a period shaped by China.
He made the remarks in an interview on BFM Business’s Good Morning Business.
The comments were published on 12 October 2026.
- Who
- François Roudier, secretary general of the OICA.
- What
- He said Chinese carmakers are becoming more aggressive in exports.
- When
- 12 October 2026.
- Where
- BFM Business’s Good Morning Business; the source does not state where the interview took place.
- Why
- Roudier said China’s domestic market is in a poor state.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
They are now much more aggressive in exports because their domestic market is deplorable.
There is undeniably a Chinese period in the history of the automobile.
This story does not have a timeline yet.
- Speaker
- François Roudier
- Role
- Secretary general of the OICA
- Export activity
- Chinese carmakers are more aggressive in exports, according to Roudier
- Outlet
- BFM Business
- Publication date
- 12 October 2026
Sources
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