CMS·2025-07-27 12:02Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Recommended" rating for the automotive industry, indicating a positive outlook for the sector's fundamentals and expectations for the industry index to outperform the benchmark index [5]. Core Insights - The automotive industry experienced an overall increase of 1.2% from July 20 to July 26, with significant developments in smart connected vehicles as Shanghai issued new operational licenses for several companies [1][9]. - Key new vehicle launches include the Wanjie M8 electric version with a starting price of 378,000 yuan, and the Li Auto i8, expected to be priced between 350,000 and 400,000 yuan, set to launch on July 29 [1][32]. Market Performance Overview - The automotive sector's performance was positive, with the CS automotive index rising by 1.2%, while the broader market indices also showed gains, with the Shanghai A index up by 1.7% and the Shenzhen A index up by 2.2% [2][10]. - Among the automotive sub-sectors, commercial vehicles saw the most significant weekly increase of 4.3%, while automotive services and motorcycles also experienced notable gains [13]. Individual Stock Performance - Notable stock performances included Fucai Technology (+28.0%), Tianpu Co. (+23.7%), and Shenchi Electromechanical (+22.8%), while Shanghai Wumao (-18.1%) and Jiuling Technology (-10.5%) faced declines [3][18]. - Coverage of key stocks showed similar trends, with Shenchi Electromechanical leading the gains at +22.8%, followed by Guansheng Co. (+15.6%) and Jianghuai Automobile (+9.3%) [21]. Recent Industry Developments - The report highlights the rapid expansion of Li Auto's charging network, which has surpassed 2,900 stations, indicating a strong commitment to infrastructure development [27]. - Tesla reported a decline in Q2 revenue and net profit, with total revenue dropping 12% year-on-year to $22.5 billion, primarily due to decreased vehicle sales [29]. - Longhua Automobile achieved record Q2 results, with total revenue reaching 52.348 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 7.78% [30].