中国汽车第一城，易主

Core Insights - The competition for the title of "Automobile Capital" in China by 2025 is becoming clearer, with traditional automotive hubs facing transformation pressures and emerging cities leveraging their advantages in the new energy vehicle (NEV) sector [1] Group 1: Current Leaders - Chongqing leads in overall vehicle production with nearly 2.5 million units, showing a year-on-year increase of 12.1% [2] - Hefei ranks first in NEV production with over 1.2 million units, benefiting from a strategic industrial layout that includes major brands like Jianghuai, NIO, and BYD [4][3] Group 2: Emerging Competitors - Anhui province surpassed Guangdong to become the top province in automotive production, with a total output of 3.335 million vehicles and NEV production of 1.635 million units, both ranking first nationally [3] - Cities like Wuhu and Liuzhou are also making significant strides, with Wuhu's automotive production expected to rise and Liuzhou achieving a production of 1.331 million vehicles, a 37.8% increase year-on-year [5][4] Group 3: Statistical Adjustments and Impacts - The statistical reform initiated by the National Bureau of Statistics in 2021 is reshaping the automotive industry landscape, affecting production data and competitive dynamics among cities [1] - Shenzhen's automotive production has declined, with the city no longer maintaining a competitive edge in the rankings due to changes in statistical methods [7] Group 4: Future Projections - Cities like Xi'an, Zhengzhou, and Qingdao are approaching the "million vehicle club," with Xi'an's production reaching 1.576 million vehicles and Zhengzhou's expected to exceed one million units [9][10] - Wuhan aims to surpass one million vehicles in total production by the end of 2025, with current figures showing a 7.6% increase year-on-year [10]