乘用车销量在中国9月较去年同期下降28.1%，降至163万辆。然而，出口保持了势头，部分抵消了国内疲软。
Passenger vehicle sales in China fell 28.1% from a year earlier to 1.63 million units in September. Exports, however, retained their momentum, partially offsetting the domestic weakness.
乘用车销量在中国9月较去年同期下降28.1%，降至163万辆，这是分析师近期记录的最 sharp 月度下降之一。
Passenger vehicle sales in China fell 28.1% from a year earlier to 1.63 million units in September, one of the sharpest monthly declines analysts tracking the sector have recorded in recent memory.
行业代表表示，疲软既源于消费者信心下降，也源于早期刺激计划的到期。即便如此，中国制造商的出口仍然强劲，因为公司试图通过海外销售来抵消国内需求的萎缩。
Industry representatives said the weakness stemmed both from softer consumer confidence and the expiry of earlier incentive programs. Even so, exports from Chinese manufacturers remained strong, as companies sought to offset the shrinking domestic demand with overseas sales.
分析师表示，如果出口势头持续，制造商基本能够保持盈利能力，但警告称，如果国内需求未能复苏，价格竞争可能会加剧。政府是否将推出进一步的刺激措施正受到密切关注。
Analysts said manufacturers could largely preserve profitability if the export momentum continues, but warned that price competition could intensify if domestic demand fails to recover. Whether the government will introduce further stimulus measures is being closely watched.