Orient Securities·2025-04-13 14:23Investment Rating - The report maintains a neutral investment rating for the automotive and parts industry [5] Core Insights - The automotive market is benefiting from policies supporting vehicle scrappage and replacement, as well as advancements in intelligent driving technology, leading to strong growth in both overall and new energy vehicle sales [12][30] - The new tariff policies announced by Trump are expected to benefit companies that establish factories in North America, particularly those in the parts sector [13] - The report suggests continued focus on humanoid robotics and competitive domestic brands in the automotive sector, with expectations for market share expansion among leading new energy vehicle companies [3][14] Summary by Sections Investment Recommendations and Targets - The report recommends focusing on humanoid robotics and companies within the Huawei, Xiaomi, T chain, and intelligent driving sectors, anticipating profit and valuation increases [3][14] - Suggested companies for investment include SAIC Motor, JAC Motors, BYD, Changan Automobile, China National Heavy Duty Truck Group, GAC Group, Yutong Bus, and several parts manufacturers such as Newquay, Silver Wheel, and Top Group [3][15] Market Performance - The automotive sector's performance this week showed a decline of 5.4%, underperforming compared to the CSI 300 index, which fell by 2.9% [16] - The parts sector experienced a significant drop of 8.30%, while the automotive sales and service sector fell by 8.73% [16] Sales Tracking - In March, the wholesale sales of narrow-sense passenger vehicles reached 2.412 million units, a year-on-year increase of 8.9% and a month-on-month increase of 36.4% [12][24] - New energy passenger vehicle sales in March were particularly strong, with wholesale sales of 1.128 million units, reflecting a year-on-year growth of 35.5% [28][30] Industry News - The report highlights the launch of new models such as the BYD Han L and BYD Tang L, which are expected to enhance sales performance [33][34] - The report also notes the anticipated performance of companies like Changan Automobile and BYD in the upcoming quarters, with significant profit growth expected [39][42]