GWMOTOR(SH:601633) Yin He Zheng Quan·2026-01-26 14:04Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy" rating for the automotive industry, particularly recommending leading passenger car companies and those involved in the intelligent and humanoid robotics supply chains [5]. Core Insights - In 2025, China's automotive sales are expected to increase by 9.4% year-on-year to 34.4 million units, with domestic sales rising by 6.7% to 27.3 million units, driven by the continued implementation of vehicle replacement policies [1][2][9]. - Exports are projected to grow by 12.1% to 7.1 million units, marking the first time exports exceed 7 million units, supported by the increasing international market influence of domestic brands and high growth in new energy vehicle (NEV) exports [2][10]. - NEV sales are anticipated to rise by 28.2% to 16.49 million units, with a penetration rate increasing by 7.0 percentage points to 47.9% [2][10]. - For 2026, automotive sales are forecasted to grow by 1% to 34.75 million units, with NEV sales expected to increase by 15.2% to 1.9 million units, supported by ongoing policy optimization and expansion in overseas markets [3][11]. Summary by Sections Sales Forecast - 2025 automotive sales are projected at 34.4 million units, with domestic sales at 27.3 million units and exports at 7.1 million units [2][10]. - NEV sales are expected to reach 16.49 million units, with a penetration rate of 47.9% [2][10]. Market Dynamics - The automotive market is experiencing strong domestic demand and high export growth, contributing to a high level of market activity in 2025 [2][10]. - The influence of domestic brands in international markets is increasing, particularly in the NEV segment, which is driving export growth [2][10]. Policy Impact - The "Two New" policies are expected to continue providing support for the domestic automotive market in 2026, despite some adjustments in tax incentives [3][11]. - The transition to NEVs is accelerating in the commercial vehicle market, with significant achievements in overseas market expansion for domestic NEV products [2][10].