ZHONGTAI SECURITIES·2025-09-02 11:48Investment Rating - The report maintains a positive outlook on the automotive industry, particularly on intelligent autonomous vehicles, robot components, and leading heavy-duty truck manufacturers [4][6]. Core Insights - The automotive industry is experiencing a recovery in demand, with wholesale sales of passenger vehicles reaching 7.11 million units in Q2 2025, a year-on-year increase of 13% and a quarter-on-quarter increase of 10.8% [4][8]. - The penetration rate of new energy vehicles (NEVs) reached a record high of 51.1% in Q2 2025, with wholesale sales of NEVs hitting 3.63 million units, up 33.6% year-on-year and 25.2% quarter-on-quarter [4][8]. - The performance of major automakers such as Xiaopeng and Leap Motor exceeded expectations, while most others met forecasts [4][15][19]. Summary by Sections 1. Passenger Vehicles - Q2 2025 saw a steady recovery in passenger vehicle sales, with wholesale and retail volumes increasing significantly compared to Q1 [4][8]. - The demand for NEVs continues to grow, with a notable increase in sales and market penetration [4][8]. 2. Auto Parts - The auto parts sector is experiencing a divergence in profitability, with some companies outperforming while others struggle due to increased competition and supply chain pressures [4][6]. - Companies like Fuyao Glass and Shanghai Yalong reported better-than-expected performance in Q2 2025 [4][6]. 3. Heavy-Duty Trucks - The domestic market for heavy-duty trucks remains robust, with Q2 2025 sales of heavy trucks reaching 201,000 units, a year-on-year increase of 21% [4][6]. - Exports are recovering, particularly in non-Russian regions, despite a decline in sales to Russia [4][6]. 4. Investment Recommendations - The report recommends focusing on intelligent autonomous vehicles, robot components, and leading heavy-duty truck manufacturers, highlighting specific companies such as Xiaopeng, Geely, and Leap Motor for passenger vehicles, and China National Heavy Duty Truck and Weichai Power for heavy-duty trucks [4][6].