Guoyuan Securities·2025-11-25 05:46Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Recommended" investment rating for the automotive industry [6] Core Insights - Current demand is weak, but the annual cumulative figures remain above expectations. Retail sales of passenger cars from November 1-16 reached 886,000 units, a year-on-year decrease of 14%, while cumulative retail sales for the year reached 20.142 million units, a year-on-year increase of 7% [1][21] - The new energy vehicle market shows positive growth, with retail sales of 554,000 units from November 1-16, a year-on-year increase of 2%, and cumulative retail sales for the year reaching 10.703 million units, a year-on-year increase of 21% [1][21] - Multiple companies are accelerating their autonomous driving strategies, with significant advancements in L3 commercial applications. GAC Group has become the first company in China to receive a testing license for L3 autonomous driving at speeds up to 120 km/h [3][43] Summary by Sections Market Overview - The automotive sector experienced a decline of 4.89% in the past week, with most related sub-sectors also declining. The Shanghai Composite Index fell by 3.77% during the same period [12][13] Data Tracking - Passenger car retail and wholesale sales from November 1-16 showed a retail figure of 886,000 units and a wholesale figure of 1.021 million units, both reflecting a year-on-year decrease of 14% [21] - New energy vehicle retail sales for the same period reached 554,000 units, with a cumulative total of 10.703 million units for the year, marking a 21% increase [21] Industry News - Companies like Leap Motor and NIO are making strides in global markets, with Leap Motor's collaboration with FAW Group expected to yield an overseas model by next year [2][38] - GAC Group's A800 has received approval for L3 testing, indicating a significant step towards practical application of autonomous driving technology [3][43] - Xiaomi is set to upgrade its HAD system to a new architecture by Q4 2025, enhancing its autonomous driving capabilities [33][42]