Zhong Guo Zheng Quan Bao·2025-10-08 21:53Core Viewpoint - CIMC Vehicles is undergoing a third entrepreneurial phase to break through the industry's homogenization challenges, focusing on the Starlink plan as the core of its full value chain operational strategy [1][2][3] Group 1: Third Entrepreneurial Phase - The third entrepreneurial phase is a strategic decision for the next 8 to 10 years, aiming to reshape the industry and lead new developments through the Starlink and Xiongqi plans [2][3] - The first entrepreneurial phase began in 2002, transitioning the industry towards standardization and industrialization, while the second phase in 2010 focused on global expansion with a network of 25 "lighthouse factories" [2] Group 2: Starlink Plan - The Starlink plan aims to reform the production organization structure of semi-trailers, linking previously independent business units to create a cohesive whole [3][4] - The plan redefines five core segments of the semi-trailer value chain, extending from production to design, procurement, and marketing, thus transforming CIMC Vehicles into a full value chain operator [3][4] Group 3: Performance Metrics - By mid-2025, the Starlink semi-trailer and Xiongqi liquid tank sales in the Chinese market increased by 10% year-on-year, with revenue up by 11% and operating profit for Starlink semi-trailers rising by 74% [4] Group 4: Global Expansion - CIMC Vehicles is transitioning from "going out" to "going in," enhancing its global supply chain resilience while establishing a regional business group for global southern markets [6][7] - The company emphasizes a differentiated approach in product design, marketing, and after-sales service, aiming to reshape the global supply chain with a focus on local procurement [7] Group 5: Focus on New Energy and Smart Technology - In response to the traditional fuel semi-trailer market, CIMC Vehicles is investing in new energy and smart technology, with a 30.39% increase in R&D investment in the first half of 2025 [8][9] - The company has initiated the Hannover project, focusing on pure electric head trailers and developing a closed-loop ecosystem for product commercialization [8][9]