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BEIJING — China’s auto sales plunged 81.7% in February from a year ago after much of the economy was shut down to fight a virus outbreak, an industry group reported March 12, adding to problems for automakers already struggling with shrinking demand.
Attendees look at cars from BYD at the Auto Shanghai 2019 show in Shanghai on April 16, 2019. China’s auto sales plunged 81.7% year-over-year in February 2020. (Ng Han Guan/Associated Press)