Changjiang Securities·2025-09-15 23:30Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Positive" investment rating for the automotive and automotive parts industry [7]. Core Insights - The "Automotive Industry Stability Growth Work Plan (2025-2026)" was issued by the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology and seven other departments on September 12, 2025. The plan aims to enhance the quality and reasonable growth of the automotive industry from both supply and demand sides, promote the industrial application of intelligent connected technology, and conditionally approve the production access of L3 level vehicles [2][4]. - The gradual implementation of policies and regulations is expected to accelerate the growth of advanced intelligent driving. The concept of "equal rights for intelligent driving" is likely to reassess the value of complete vehicles, with intelligent driving becoming a new opportunity for reshaping the market following electrification. Strong intelligent driving vehicles are anticipated to capture a larger market share while enhancing their AI capabilities through data accumulation, thus driving investment opportunities in core segments of the industry chain [2][4]. Summary by Sections Policy and Market Outlook - The plan targets achieving approximately 32.3 million vehicle sales in 2025, a year-on-year growth of about 3%, with new energy vehicle sales expected to reach around 15.5 million, reflecting a year-on-year increase of about 20%. The automotive export is also projected to maintain stable growth [4]. Intelligent Driving Development - The report emphasizes the push for the industrial application of intelligent connected technology, with L3 level intelligent driving expected to accelerate. The plan encourages the approval of intelligent connected vehicles and the establishment of pilot programs for road access, alongside improvements in legal frameworks related to traffic safety insurance [4]. Investment Opportunities - The report identifies two main lines of investment opportunities: 1. Functionality Enhancement: The continuous exploration of intelligent driving capabilities and the reduction of costs associated with high-level intelligent driving systems are expected to enhance consumer appeal [4]. 2. Cost Reduction: Technological advancements are anticipated to lower the costs of intelligent driving systems, with companies like Xiaopeng and BYD leading the charge in making intelligent driving more affordable [4]. Recommended Companies - The report recommends several companies for investment, including: - Complete Vehicle Manufacturers: Xiaopeng Motors, Great Wall Motors, Geely, BYD, Xiaomi Group, Leap Motor, Li Auto, SAIC Motor, and Changan Automobile [4]. - Parts Suppliers: Top Group, Bertel, and Xingyu Co., with a focus on companies like Desay SV and Coboda [4].