Chinese brands topped the list of the top 100 global automotive brand value rankings.

The "2026 Top 100 Global Automotive Brand Value" report released by Brand Finance Group, a brand valuation agency headquartered in London, on the 23rd, shows that a total of 24 Chinese automotive brands were included in the list, once again taking the top spot in terms of the number of brands. The report points out that the global automotive industry is accelerating its transformation towards new energy and intelligence. Cost control capability, practical electrification layout, and competitiveness in price-sensitive markets have become the core elements determining brand value. Chinese car companies such as BYD, Geely, and SAIC have continuously expanded their market share in Asia, Europe, and other markets through synergy across the entire industry chain, technological breakthroughs, and globalization strategies, and their international influence continues to rise. By 2025, China's new energy vehicles lead the world in output, sales volume, exports, global market share, and number of brands. The report shows that in the global market landscape, the market share of traditional European car companies in China continues to decline, while Chinese brands' revenue in the European market steadily grows. Brand Finance Group's research has found that in terms of technology, innovation, sustainability, affordability, and other core consumer decision dimensions, Chinese brands have surpassed many European legacy car companies. Among them, the UK market has the highest acceptance of Chinese brands; although the German market has barriers due to high loyalty to local brands, Chinese brands have accurately met the core needs of local consumers in terms of technology and innovation and are steadily breaking through with product strength, user reputation, and long-term layout.