告别“内卷”价格战，决胜“智能”新赛道 第十七届猎车榜探寻产业未来答案

Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the articles highlights a significant transformation in the Chinese automotive industry, moving from a price war to a focus on brand value and reasonable profits, emphasizing a "value war" instead of aggressive price competition [1][2] - The latest sales data from the Passenger Car Association indicates that in September, the retail sales of passenger cars reached 2.241 million units, a year-on-year increase of 6.3% and a month-on-month increase of 11%. Cumulatively, from January to September, retail sales reached 17.005 million units, up 9.2% year-on-year [1] - The penetration rate of new energy vehicles in September was 57.8%, marking a continuous positive growth trend for eight months, with an increase of 4.5 percentage points compared to the same period last year [1] Group 2 - Despite the overall positive outlook for the domestic automotive market, brands face challenges such as declining profit margins and the need for sustained R&D investment while accelerating transformation [2] - As the penetration rate of new energy vehicles continues to rise, the competitive focus of the automotive industry is shifting towards the field of intelligence, necessitating differentiation in products to avoid homogenization [2] - The 17th "Hunting Car List" will focus on "value reconstruction and intelligent travel new realm," aiming to recognize companies that excel in product quality, sales, and brand reputation while also addressing the challenges and opportunities presented by the electric and intelligent trends in the automotive industry [3]