汽车行业周报（20250519-20250525）：汽车板块投资情绪良好，全年销量展望乐观

Investment Rating - The report maintains a positive investment sentiment for the automotive sector, with an optimistic sales outlook for the year, projecting a retail growth rate of 5.2% and a wholesale growth rate of 8.4% for the entire year [2]. Core Insights - The automotive industry is experiencing a recovery in sales, particularly in April, with a year-on-year increase in wholesale sales of 11.0% and a month-on-month decrease of 10.0% [4]. - The demand for high-end brands priced above 200,000 yuan is expected to recover, with a forecasted wholesale growth rate of 31% for new energy passenger vehicles, providing a solid foundation for the performance of both complete vehicles and parts manufacturers [2][4]. - The report highlights the strong performance of new energy vehicle manufacturers, with BYD delivering 380,089 units in April, a year-on-year increase of 21% [4][20]. Data Tracking - In April, the wholesale sales of passenger vehicles reached 2.22 million units, with a year-on-year growth of 11.0% and a month-on-month decline of 10.0% [4]. - The report notes that the average discount rate in early May slightly decreased to 7.2%, down 0.2 percentage points from the previous period, while the average discount amount was 10,613 yuan [4][25]. - The report recommends key companies in the automotive sector, including Jianghuai Automobile, Li Auto, Geely, and BYD, highlighting their competitive advantages and potential for upward price elasticity [5]. Industry News - The report mentions that as of April 2025, the inventory of passenger vehicles in the industry reached 3.5 million units, indicating a continuous increase in inventory levels [31]. - It also notes that the automotive sector index increased by 1.80% in the past week, ranking 3rd among 29 sectors [8][33]. - The report discusses the strategic cooperation between Dongfeng Motor Group and Huawei, focusing on smart vehicle technology and digital transformation [31].