China launched 650 new car models in half a year — the US manages that in a full year

China is launching roughly 30 brand-new car models every single month, reaching 650 new models in the first half of this year alone — a volume the U.S. automotive market achieves only over a full year. Industry observers have called the pace "completely insane," describing it as evidence of the unprecedented scale and speed of China's auto sector. The flood of new models underscores China's dominance in global car manufacturing.

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