
Investment Rating - The report suggests a focus on companies with effective supply release capabilities, such as Geely, BYD, Great Wall, Li Auto, and NIO, while also recommending attention to "future industries" driven by technology [2][3]. Core Insights - The fourth quarter is expected to see a surge in market demand due to tightening subsidy limits, with a wave of new model launches anticipated to boost sales [2]. - The report emphasizes the importance of companies with strong performance support and relatively low valuations, particularly in sectors like robotics, AI, and low-altitude economy [2]. - The report highlights the ongoing reforms in state-owned enterprises, particularly in companies like SAIC and Dongfeng, which are expected to bring significant changes [2]. Market Situation Update - In the 40th week of 2025, retail sales of passenger cars totaled 469,000 units, a month-on-month decrease of 27.85% but a year-on-year increase of 16.64% [3]. - Traditional energy vehicle sales were 234,000 units, down 16.43% month-on-month but up 6.70% year-on-year, while new energy vehicle sales were 235,000 units, down 36.49% month-on-month but up 28.49% year-on-year, with a penetration rate of 50.11% [3]. - The automotive industry index fell by 5.99% during the week, underperforming compared to the Shanghai and Shenzhen 300 index, which dropped by 2.22% [14]. Company Performance - The report identifies key companies with strong growth potential, including Kobot, Xingyu, Jifeng, and Songyuan, as well as those with recovering performance and attractive valuations like Minshi and Ningbo Huaxiang [2]. - The report notes that 43 stocks in the automotive sector rose while 228 fell, with the largest gainers being Haima Automobile, Meichen Technology, and Fute Technology, which rose by 19.2%, 16.8%, and 13.0% respectively [19]. Industry Events - The 2025 World Intelligent Connected Vehicle Conference was held in Beijing, focusing on industry opportunities and future directions, highlighting China's advantages in policy support, infrastructure, and autonomous driving technology [11][12]. - The report mentions the launch of new models such as the Leapmotor D19 and the Gao Shan 7, which are positioned to capture market segments with advanced features and competitive pricing [4][8].