CHANGAN AUTOMOBILE-B(SZ:000625) Nan Fang Du Shi Bao·2025-10-23 08:35Core Insights - The 32nd China Society of Automotive Engineers Annual Conference and Exhibition (SAECCE 2025) and Automotive Innovation Technology Exhibition (AITX) opened in Chongqing, China, featuring a comprehensive agenda including an opening ceremony, five main forums, 100 specialized meetings, and 35 concurrent activities [1][2] Industry Overview - Since the 14th Five-Year Plan, China's automotive industry has significantly increased its production and sales scale, with a forecast of over 31 million vehicles produced and sold in 2024, marking a historical high and maintaining the world's leading position for 16 consecutive years [1] - New energy vehicle (NEV) sales are projected to rise from less than 1.4 million in 2020 to nearly 13 million in 2024, increasing its market share from 5.4% to over 40% [1] - In the first three quarters of this year, China's automotive production and sales both exceeded 24 million units, with NEVs accounting for over 46% of the market, reflecting a growth rate of approximately 35% [1] Technological Developments - The latest "Energy-saving and New Energy Vehicle Technology Roadmap 3.0" was released, establishing a new research framework of "1+5+26" to guide the development of the automotive industry towards seven major goals by 2040 [2] - The roadmap will be published globally in both Chinese and English, with ongoing evaluations and revisions to provide strategic decision-making references for various stakeholders [2] Awards and Recognition - The 2025 Automotive Industry Baobin Award was presented to Zhu Huaron of Changan Automobile, marking the tenth recipient since the award's inception, recognizing significant contributions to the automotive industry [2] Industry Trends - Discussions during the "Peak Dialogue" segment highlighted the importance of entrepreneurial spirit and long-termism in industry development, emphasizing the need for a transparent and ethical industry ecosystem [3] - Changan Automobile's chairman stressed the necessity of balancing brand enhancement, profitability, and safety systems, while advocating for a long-term, localized, and ESG-integrated international strategy [3] - The founder of Horizon proposed that companies should embrace patience and risk awareness, achieving sustainable competitiveness through specialized collaboration and innovation [3]