Group 1 - CEO Feng Fuzhi of Great Wall's WEY brand is currently on "leave" and has stopped approving business, with Haval General Manager Zhao Yongpo set to take over his position [1] - Since its establishment in 2016, WEY has seen eight CEO changes, with Feng Fuzhi being the latest, having debuted as CEO at the WEY Blue Mountain launch on May 20 this year [1] - Feng Fuzhi joined Great Wall in late 2023 and was responsible for the development of the direct sales channel "Great Wall Smart Choice" [1] Group 2 - The "Great Wall Smart Choice" direct sales store has adjusted its sales model to only sell WEY brand models, with the Tank 700 being removed from the showroom [2] - The "Great Wall Smart Choice" has been renamed to "WEY New Energy Direct Sales" [2] Group 3 - Notably, Feng Fuzhi's Weibo account shared promotional content for WEY on December 9 [3] Group 4 - In November, WEY's sales reached 12,763 units, marking a year-on-year increase of 81.14% [4]

Core Viewpoint - The CEO of Great Wall's Wei brand, Feng Fuzhi, is currently on "leave" and has ceased to approve business matters, indicating a significant shift in leadership dynamics within the company [1] Group 1: Leadership Changes - Feng Fuzhi, who has been in the role of CEO for approximately six months, made his first public appearance on May 20 during the Wei brand's renewal event [1] - It has been reported that Feng Fuzhi previously attempted to resign but was denied [1] - Zhao Yongpo, the general manager of Haval, is expected to take over Feng Fuzhi's position [1] Group 2: Organizational Adjustments - The Wei brand's internal structure is undergoing organizational adjustments, reflecting a broader strategy shift within Great Wall Motors [1] - As of the time of reporting, there has been no response from Great Wall Motors or Feng Fuzhi regarding his current status [1]

长城魏牌 CEO 冯复之（内部花名 "合一"）本周未出现在公司，正在 "休假"。一位熟悉魏牌报批流程的 员工透露，"合一已经不再审批业务，需要向（长城）股份集团层层汇报。" 今年 5 月 20 日，在魏牌焕 新日上，冯复之以魏牌 CEO 的身份首次亮相，在此之前，他已在内部实际担任这一角色约半年。据了 解，冯复之曾提出过一次离职，但被驳回。对于之后的人事安排，两位接近长城高层的人士说，哈弗总 经理赵永坡将接替冯复之的职位。与此同时，魏牌新能源内部也在进行组织调整。截至发稿，长城汽车 和冯复之没有回复有关冯复之动向的问询。（晚点） ...

Core Insights - The article discusses the recent developments regarding Feng Fuzhi, the CEO of Great Wall's WEY brand, who is currently on leave and has been replaced by Haval's general manager Zhao Yongpo. This change comes amid internal organizational adjustments within WEY and Great Wall Motors [3][4][9]. Leadership Changes - Feng Fuzhi, who took over as WEY CEO in May 2023, has been absent from the company and is no longer involved in business approvals, indicating a shift in his role [3][4]. - Zhao Yongpo is expected to succeed Feng Fuzhi as the new CEO of WEY [3]. - The leadership of WEY has seen significant turnover, with eight different CEOs since its inception in 2016, highlighting instability within the brand [10]. Performance and Strategy - WEY brand has experienced fluctuating performance since its establishment, with a peak sales figure of over 200,000 units in 2017 and 2018, but a decline to 36,400 units in 2022 [9][10]. - In 2023, WEY's sales have rebounded, with a total of 89,000 vehicles sold in the first 11 months, representing a 93% year-on-year increase [10]. - The brand's strategy includes focusing on the high-end new energy vehicle market, with the recent launch of the new Gaoshan family targeting the 300,000 to 400,000 yuan segment [10]. Organizational Adjustments - Following Feng Fuzhi's appointment, there have been significant organizational changes within WEY, including the integration of some organizational units into Great Wall's direct sales channel [9]. - The urgency of tasks assigned to Feng Fuzhi upon joining indicates a need for rapid development in channel construction and brand positioning [9][10].

Core Viewpoint - The smart driving company, Haomo Zhixing, which was once valued at over $1 billion, has announced a complete work stoppage for all employees due to its current operational status, raising concerns about its viability and future operations [2][3]. Company Overview - Haomo Zhixing was established on November 29, 2019, focusing on autonomous driving technology, including passenger car assistance, logistics delivery vehicles, smart hardware, and the MANA data intelligence system [3]. - The company has received significant investments from major players like Great Wall Motors, Meituan, and Hillhouse Capital, with a total financing scale of approximately 2 billion yuan [3]. - After its A-round financing in 2021, Haomo Zhixing achieved a valuation exceeding $1 billion, entering the unicorn category [3]. Operational Challenges - The company has faced rumors of layoffs since 2023, with reports indicating that the layoff rate in functional departments has reached 30%-50% [3]. - Despite signing cooperation agreements with major manufacturers like Beijing Hyundai, Toyota, and BMW, Haomo Zhixing's products are primarily used in Great Wall Motors' brands, making it vulnerable to being replaced by other suppliers if its driving solutions negatively impact user experience [3][4]. Market Dynamics - The competitive landscape in the autonomous driving sector is intensifying, with Great Wall Motors shifting its focus and investments towards competitors like Yuanrong Qixing, which has been selected as a high-level driving supplier [5]. - The industry is characterized by long cycles and high investments, and Haomo Zhixing, despite its backing from Great Wall, must operate independently and manage its profitability [5]. - The limited installation volume of its main product, the city NOH (highway navigation assistance), has made it difficult to support R&D costs [5]. Industry Trends - The automotive industry is experiencing a downturn, with forecasts indicating a slowdown in domestic passenger car sales growth from 8% in 2025 to -2% in 2026 [6]. - Major automotive companies are reporting lower-than-expected sales, with Great Wall Motors experiencing a 13.09% decline in new energy vehicle sales month-on-month in November [6]. - The demand for smart driving technology is increasing, but third-party suppliers like Haomo Zhixing may struggle to compete against companies that are investing heavily in in-house development [7][8]. Financial Pressures - The cost of materials for NOA solutions has been driven down to levels as low as 4,000 to 7,000 yuan, leading to a cash flow battle among companies in the sector [8]. - Companies that lack strong cost control and profitability may face significant challenges in surviving the current market conditions [8].

Group 1: Domestic Passenger Car Market Performance - In November, the retail volume of passenger cars in China was 2.225 million units, a year-on-year decrease of 8.1% and a month-on-month decline of 1.1% [1] - Cumulative retail sales from January to November reached 21.483 million units, reflecting a year-on-year growth of 6.1% [1] - The market growth pattern shows fluctuations, with a trend of "high in the front and stable later," indicating a return to normal growth [1] Group 2: New Energy Vehicle (NEV) Market Dynamics - In November, 22 manufacturers achieved monthly NEV wholesale sales exceeding 10,000 units, contributing 94.2% to total NEV sales, with leading brands being BYD, Geely, and Chery [2] - The "second-generation" NEV brands are showing strong growth, with their market share reaching 14.65%, up by 1.1 percentage points year-on-year [2] - The export of NEVs from Chinese brands reached 1.78 million units from January to November, a staggering increase of 139% year-on-year, with NEVs accounting for 40.6% of total exports [3] Group 3: Pricing and Promotion Trends - In November, the number of models with price reductions was 19, a decrease from the previous year, while the average discount for new energy vehicles rose to 10.1%, an increase of 3.1 percentage points year-on-year [4] - The average price reduction for new energy vehicles from January to November was 24,000 yuan, equivalent to 11.7% of the vehicle price [5] - The overall inventory in the industry increased by 60,000 units in November, contrasting with a decrease of 220,000 units in the same month last year [5] Group 4: Future Market Outlook - The expiration of the new energy vehicle purchase tax exemption at the end of the year is expected to boost sales in December, but may lead to challenges in 2026 due to reduced incentives [6] - Analysts predict that total passenger car wholesale sales will grow by approximately 2.9% in 2026, with NEVs being the main growth driver [7] - The competition in the market is expected to intensify with the introduction of 173 new models in 2026, over 90% of which will be NEVs or offer NEV options [7]

Core Insights - The domestic passenger car retail market in China experienced a decline in November, with retail volume at 2.225 million units, down 8.1% year-on-year and a slight decrease of 1.1% month-on-month. Cumulatively, from January to November, retail sales reached 21.483 million units, reflecting a year-on-year growth of 6.1% [1] - The market dynamics show a pattern of "high at the beginning, stable later, and pressure in the fourth quarter," influenced by high base figures from the previous year and a gradual return to normal growth [1] - The "old-for-new" subsidy policy significantly supported market growth earlier in the year, but its impact is diminishing as subsidies are phased out, leading to a decrease in daily subsidy applications [1] Passenger Car Market Performance - In November, the wholesale sales of new energy vehicles (NEVs) saw 22 manufacturers surpassing 10,000 units, contributing 94.2% to total NEV sales, indicating a concentration in the market [2] - Major domestic brands like BYD, Geely, and Chery led the sales, with respective volumes of 475,000, 188,000, and 112,000 units [2] - The "second-generation" new energy brands are gaining momentum, with their market share reaching 14.65%, up 1.1 percentage points year-on-year [2] Export Trends - November marked a record high for passenger car exports at 601,000 units, a significant year-on-year increase of 52.4%. Domestic brands accounted for 525,000 units of this total [3] - Cumulatively, from January to November, exports of domestic brand NEVs reached 1.78 million units, a staggering increase of 139% year-on-year, with NEVs making up 40.6% of total exports [3] - The structure of NEV exports is improving, with the share of plug-in hybrid vehicles rising from 26% to 42% year-on-year [3] Promotional Activities and Market Dynamics - The anticipated year-end "tail effect" in the market did not materialize, although promotional activities remain strong, particularly for traditional fuel vehicles and NEVs [4] - In November, the average promotional discount for traditional fuel vehicles was stable at 24%, while NEVs saw an increase in promotional intensity, averaging 10.1% [4] - The average price reduction for new NEVs from January to November was 24,000 yuan, equating to 11.7% of the vehicle price [4] Inventory and Market Outlook - Due to weak retail performance in November, overall industry inventory increased by 60,000 units, contrasting sharply with a decrease of 220,000 units in the same month last year [5] - The inventory warning index for automotive dealers rose to 55.6%, indicating a decline in industry prosperity [5] - Looking ahead, the expiration of the NEV purchase tax exemption is expected to boost December sales but may create pressure for 2026, potentially leading to a "micro-growth" phase in the domestic market [6] Future Projections - Analysts predict that total passenger car wholesale sales will grow by approximately 2.9% in 2026, with NEVs expected to drive this growth with a projected increase of 19% [7] - The competitive landscape is set to intensify with 173 new models expected to launch, over 90% of which will be NEVs or offer NEV options [7] - The domestic market may enter a deep adjustment phase in 2026, with globalization becoming a critical factor for future automotive company trajectories [7]

| | | 长城汽车股份有限公司 关于 2021 年股票期权激励计划首次授予及预留授予部分 公司已向中国证券登记结算有限责任公司上海分公司提交了注销上述股票期权的申 请，经其审核确认，公司已于 2025 年 12 月 8 日完成上述股票期权的注销业务。 本次股票期权注销不影响公司股本结构变化，不会导致本公司股票分布情况不符合 上市条件的要求，亦不会对本公司的经营业绩产生重大影响。 特此公告。 长城汽车股份有限公司董事会 2025 年 12 月 9 日 股票期权注销完成的公告 本公司董事会及全体董事保证本公告内容不存在任何虚假记载、误导性陈述或者重 大遗漏，并对其内容的真实性、准确性和完整性承担法律责任。 长城汽车股份有限公司（以下简称"公司"或"本公司"）于 2025 年 12 月 3 日召开 第八届董事会第四十四次会议，审议通过了《关于注销公司 2021 年股票期权激励计划 首次授予及预留授予部分股票期权的议案》，根据《长城汽车股份有限公司 2021 年股票 期权激励计划》（以下简称"《2021 年股票期权激励计划》"），因部分激励对象相关行权 期结束后存在未行权的当期股票期权，根据《长城汽车股份有限公司长 ...

长城汽车公告称，2025年12月3日公司召开董事会，审议通过注销2021年股票期权激励计划首次授予及 预留授予部分股票期权的议案。因部分激励对象相关行权期结束后存在未行权的当期股票期权，公司拟 注销首次授予部分65,042,428股、预留授予部分9,723,856股。12月8日，公司完成上述股票期权注销业 务。本次注销不影响公司股本结构，不会使股票分布不符上市条件，也不会对经营业绩产生重大影响。 ...

Core Viewpoint - The domestic narrow passenger car market in China experienced a retail sales decline in November 2025, with a total of 2.225 million units sold, representing a year-on-year decrease of 8.1% and a month-on-month decrease of 1.1%. However, the cumulative sales from January to November reached 21.483 million units, showing a year-on-year growth of 6.1% [2][3]. Sales Performance - In November 2025, the sales breakdown by vehicle type showed that sedans sold 1.007 million units (down 10.0% year-on-year), MPVs sold 86,000 units (down 16.8%), SUVs sold 1.132 million units (up 5.6%), and NEVs sold 1.321 million units (up 4.2%) [3][4]. - The cumulative sales for the year until November were 9.831 million sedans (up 5.3%), 953,000 MPVs (up 0.1%), 10.699 million SUVs (up 7.3%), and 11.472 million NEVs (up 19.6%) [3][4]. Market Trends - The penetration rate of new energy vehicles (NEVs) in the domestic market reached 59.4% in November, with a penetration rate of 79.6% among domestic brands and 38.8% in the luxury segment [4]. - The analysis indicates that the retail growth rate for the year has followed a "low in the beginning, high in the middle, and flat at the end" trend, with new policies stabilizing the market and controlling price competition [2][4]. Manufacturer Rankings - In November 2025, BYD led the sales with 474,921 units (down 5.8% year-on-year), followed by Geely with 310,428 units (up 24.1%), and Chery with 262,475 units (down 3.6%) [7][9]. - For the cumulative sales from January to November, BYD also ranked first with 4.131 million units (up 10.4%), followed by Geely with 2.788 million units (up 41.8%) [8][10]. NEV Manufacturer Performance - In November 2025, BYD again led the NEV wholesale sales with 474,921 units (down 5.8% year-on-year), while Geely and Chery followed with 187,798 units (up 53.4%) and 111,577 units (up 54.0%) respectively [11][13]. - Cumulatively, BYD maintained its lead in NEV sales with 4.131 million units (up 10.4%) from January to November, while Geely's NEV sales surged by 97.4% to 1.534 million units [13][15].