Group 1: Automotive Industry Outlook - The probability of the continuation of the vehicle trade-in policy is high, with Q1 2026 expected to be a challenging period for the industry due to demand exhaustion [1][2] - In 2025, China's wholesale passenger car sales reached 24.17 million units, a year-on-year increase of 12.8%, with new energy vehicle sales at 12.18 million units, up 32%, achieving a penetration rate of 50.4% [1] - The total subsidy applications for 2025 are expected to reach 12.4 million, with a total subsidy amount of 165 billion yuan, potentially increasing actual sales by 3.66 million units [1] Group 2: Sales Forecasts - The total sales of automobiles in China for 2026 are projected to reach 35.25 million units, a year-on-year increase of 1.5%, while passenger car sales (including exports) are expected to be 30.2 million units, down 1.5% [2] - New energy passenger vehicle sales are forecasted to reach 1.811 million units in 2026, a year-on-year increase of 14.9% [2] - The export volume of vehicles is expected to reach 7.94 million units in 2026, a year-on-year increase of 14.4% [2] Group 3: Autonomous Driving Trends - The penetration rates for high-speed NOA (Navigation Assisted Driving) and urban NOA are projected to reach 21% and 22% respectively by 2026 [3] - The intelligent driving industry is transitioning from "function definition" to "data definition," with several trends emerging, including increased parameter quantities in models and the importance of world models and reinforcement learning [3] - The current performance limitations of mainstream chips are becoming a bottleneck for intelligent driving, prompting more companies to develop their own chips [3] Group 4: Regulatory and Commercialization Aspects - A new L2 autonomous driving standard is expected to be implemented on January 1, 2027, which may favor hardware with safety attributes and leading players in the industry [4] - The commercialization of L4 autonomous driving is accelerating, with a focus on closed environments before opening up to passenger transport [4] Group 5: Humanoid Robots - Tesla's fourth chapter of its grand vision emphasizes bringing AI into the physical world, with humanoid robots being a core product [5] - The Optimus V3.0 robot is expected to be released in Q1 2026, with mass production anticipated by the end of 2026 [5][6] - China's complete robot supply chain and manufacturing capabilities are expected to play a significant role in the development of the humanoid robot industry [6] Group 6: Commercial Vehicles - The commercial vehicle sector is experiencing high demand for exports, with a total of 3.472 million units sold in the first ten months of 2025, a year-on-year increase of 9% [7] - The heavy truck segment is expected to see continued demand due to the "trade-in" policy, with a projected sales increase of 12.6 thousand units in 2025 [7] - Chinese commercial vehicle companies are demonstrating global competitiveness, with profits increasing despite a downturn in the global market [7] Group 7: Two-Wheelers - The domestic market is undergoing a supply upgrade, with new standards promoting industry normalization and leading companies dominating the market [8] - The export of large-displacement motorcycles has seen a strong performance, with a year-on-year increase of 59.1% in the first ten months of 2025 [8] - The overall growth momentum in the industry remains strong, supported by favorable conditions in overseas markets [8]
中信证券:汽车行业以旧换新政策有望延续 2026Q1或是行业最差时间 优先选择出海品种进行长期布局