Autohome (汽车之家) : China's auto portal for new-car specs, photo galleries, reviews and dealership pricing.

Autohome, online since 2005, is one of China's most-visited car research sites, the local counterpart to Edmunds and Kelley Blue Book. Insurer Ping An owns the majority stake.

Its catalog packs spec sheets and photo galleries for thousands of models, plus professional road tests, owner forums and dealer price listings.

Local buyers shortlist cars here before dealership visits. The site is Chinese-only; overseas readers need language skills to follow listings and reviews.

Can I buy cars directly on Autohome?

Autohome does not sell cars directly. It aggregates listings from dealers across China, provides comparison tools, and facilitates lead generation. Actual purchases are completed through authorized dealer networks.

How does Autohome handle user data?

Autohome collects browsing history, search queries, and comparison data to provide targeted car recommendations and dealer leads. Data is shared with Ping An Group for insurance cross-selling. Privacy policy permits opt-out but defaults to data collection.

Can a US buyer use Autohome to compare Chinese vs US cars?

Autohome focuses on cars sold in the Chinese market. US-market models often have different configurations, engines, and pricing. Comparisons would be misleading. The platform is Mandarin-only with no English version.

Does Autohome censor car reviews?

Yes. Autohome moderates content critical of Chinese domestic brands. Negative reviews of BYD, NIO, XPeng, and Li Auto are flagged or removed. Foreign brand (Tesla, Toyota, VW) criticisms face less moderation. Conspiracy theories about car safety are filtered by keyword.