Guoxin Securities·2025-11-03 13:19Investment Rating - The report maintains an "Outperform" rating for the automotive intelligence sector [4][6]. Core Insights - The automotive intelligence industry is experiencing significant advancements, with companies like Xiaopeng Motors and Leap Motor being recommended for investment. For L4 level autonomous driving, Pony.ai and WeRide are highlighted as key players. In the component sector, Hesai Technology is recommended for data acquisition, while Horizon Robotics and other companies are suggested for data processing and application [4][5]. Industry News - Tesla's Robotaxi service is set to expand to 8 to 10 regions by the end of the year [1]. - Xiaopeng Motors and WeRide have initiated their IPO process, aiming for a Hong Kong listing on November 6 [1]. - Stellantis is collaborating with Nvidia, Uber, and Foxconn to accelerate its Robotaxi deployment [1]. - Hesai Technology has secured a 5 billion yuan global order in automotive intelligence [1]. - Yujia Innovation's unmanned vehicle has begun operations in Huaqiangbei, marking a new phase in smart logistics [1]. - Jiusi Intelligent has completed a $100 million Series B4 financing led by Ant Group [1]. High-Frequency Core Data Updates - The penetration rate of 8 million pixel cameras in passenger vehicles reached 43.8% in August 2025, up 27 percentage points year-on-year [2]. - Nvidia's chip penetration in passenger vehicle driving domains increased to 57.2%, a year-on-year increase of 27 percentage points [2]. - The penetration rate of lidar in passenger vehicles reached 10.4%, with Huawei holding a 40% market share among lidar suppliers [2]. Smart Driving Insights - The penetration rate of passenger vehicles with L2 and above functions reached 33.3% in August 2025, an increase of 18 percentage points year-on-year [3]. - The penetration rates for front-view cameras, forward millimeter-wave radar, and lidar were 67.8%, 57.5%, and 10.4%, respectively [3]. - The penetration rate of driving domain controllers reached 33.2%, up 17.5 percentage points year-on-year [3]. Investment Recommendations - Recommended companies include Xiaopeng Motors, Leap Motor, and Geely for complete vehicles. For L4 autonomous driving, Pony.ai and WeRide are suggested. In the components sector, Hesai Technology is recommended for data acquisition, while Horizon Robotics, Black Sesame Technologies, and others are recommended for data processing [4][5].