Ge Long Hui·2025-12-12 01:33Core Viewpoint - The automotive industry is expected to continue the vehicle replacement policy until 2026, but Q1 2026 may face a demand overdraft period. Investors are advised to focus on globally competitive Chinese companies and embrace new industry trends [1][10]. Passenger Vehicle Market - The vehicle replacement policy is likely to continue, with Q1 2026 potentially being the worst period for the industry. Long-term investments should prioritize companies with overseas market potential [1][3]. - In the first ten months of 2025, China's wholesale passenger vehicle 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% [2]. New Energy Vehicles - The purchase tax policy for new energy vehicles is set to decline in 2026, and while the vehicle replacement policy may continue, there will be changes compared to 2025. A demand overdraft period of approximately 3-4 months is anticipated [3]. - The total sales of new energy passenger vehicles in 2026 are expected to reach 1.811 million units, a year-on-year increase of 14.9% [3]. Autonomous Driving - 2025 is projected to be a year of accelerated penetration for intelligent driving, with high-speed NOA and urban NOA penetration rates reaching 16% and 14%, respectively [4]. - The intelligent driving industry is shifting from "function definition" to "data definition," with several trends emerging, including increased parameter counts in models and the importance of world models and reinforcement learning [4]. Humanoid Robots - Tesla's fourth chapter of its grand vision emphasizes bringing AI into the physical world, with humanoid robots being a core product. The Optimus V3.0 is expected to be released in Q1 2026 [5][6]. - The Chinese robot supply chain is well-established, and domestic companies are expected to play a significant role in the development of humanoid robots due to their manufacturing capabilities [6]. Commercial Vehicles - In the first ten months of 2025, commercial vehicle sales reached 3.472 million units, a year-on-year increase of 9%. The heavy truck segment is expected to benefit from the vehicle replacement policy [7]. - The export of heavy trucks in 2025 is projected to reach 274,000 units, with a year-on-year increase of 12% [7]. Two-Wheel Vehicles - The domestic market is undergoing a supply upgrade, with new national standards promoting industry normalization and leading to the exit of smaller brands. The market is expected to recover in the long term [8]. - Exports of large-displacement motorcycles increased by 59.1% in the first ten months of 2025, indicating strong overseas demand [8].