Orient Securities·2026-01-18 07:32Investment Rating - The investment rating for the automotive and parts industry is maintained at Neutral [5] Core Insights - The report emphasizes the ongoing preheating of Optimus V3, with a strong expectation for its release in Q1 2026, suggesting continued attention on core suppliers of T robots [12][15] - A new proposal in the U.S. Congress aims to significantly increase the deployment cap for autonomous vehicles, which could facilitate the large-scale rollout of Cybercab services [13] - The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) has set a directive to accelerate breakthroughs in autonomous driving technology, indicating a potential speed-up in the commercialization of high-level autonomous driving [14] Summary by Sections Investment Recommendations and Targets - The report suggests that the high-level autonomous driving supply chain and companies that can secure entry into the Tesla and other robot supply chains will benefit. Competitive domestic brands and companies leading in autonomous driving technology are expected to continue expanding their market share. Key sectors to watch include humanoid robots, liquid cooling supply chains, T chains, and autonomous driving companies [3][15][16] Sales Tracking - According to preliminary statistics, from January 1 to 11, 2026, the wholesale sales of passenger cars in China were 381,000 units, a year-on-year decrease of 40%, while retail sales were 328,000 units, down 32% year-on-year [17] Market Performance - The automotive sector outperformed the Shanghai and Shenzhen 300 index, with the commercial vehicle sector showing strong performance [31][33]