China Topples U.S. as No. 1 Auto Market

It took a massive recession to make it happen, but China eclipsed the U.S. in auto sales last year and is expected to have a strong 2010. Buoyed by government stimulus, Chinese consumers snatched up 10.3 million cars last year, while total vehicle sales are believed to have reached 13.6 million, according to the China Passenger Car Association.