Zhong Guo Qi Che Bao Wang·2025-09-02 01:43Core Insights - The 28th Chengdu International Auto Show highlights the strong presence of domestic automotive groups, particularly in the electric vehicle (EV) sector, contrasting with the absence of many international luxury brands [2] - Major Chinese automotive groups like SAIC, Changan, and others have shown significant growth in their EV segments, indicating a successful transformation towards new energy vehicles [3][4][5][6] Group Performance - The top 15 automotive groups in China sold a total of 7.82 million new energy vehicles (NEVs) from January to July, marking a 41.1% year-on-year increase and accounting for 95.1% of total NEV sales [3] - China FAW's NEV sales reached 28,500 units in July, a 129.03% increase year-on-year, contributing to a total of 209,000 units sold in the first seven months, up 27.9% [4] - SAIC's total vehicle sales in July were 338,000 units, a 34.2% increase, with NEV sales reaching 117,000 units, up 64.9% [5] - Changan's total vehicle sales reached 1.566 million units in the first seven months, with NEV sales at 531,700 units, a 52.34% increase [6] Strategic Collaborations - Automotive groups are increasingly collaborating with technology companies like Huawei to enhance their EV offerings, moving away from a solely self-reliant development model [8][9][10] - SAIC and Huawei have signed a deep cooperation agreement to develop new intelligent EVs, with the first model, the Shangjie H5, receiving over 50,000 pre-orders within 18 hours of its announcement [9] Internal Restructuring - Major automotive groups are undergoing internal restructuring to consolidate resources and enhance efficiency in their NEV segments [11][12][13] - Dongfeng has restructured its brands into a new entity focused on NEVs, while Changan has improved resource allocation and decision-making efficiency following its elevation to a central enterprise [12] Global Expansion - China's NEV exports reached 1.308 million units from January to July, a year-on-year increase of 84.6%, indicating a strategic shift towards international markets [14] - Changan's "Haina Baichuan" plan aims to expand its global footprint, with a target of exporting 56,000 units by 2025 [14] - Dongfeng's strategy includes launching over 30 overseas models by 2027, while GAC Aion is also accelerating its international market entry [15][16]