掀翻广东！中部工业第一省，逆天改命了

Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the article is that Anhui has surpassed Guangdong in automobile production, becoming the top province in China for the first time, with a production of 761,700 vehicles in the first quarter of 2024 compared to Guangdong's 665,100 vehicles [3][4] - In the first two months of 2024, Anhui's automobile production reached 444,800 units, a year-on-year increase of 21.3%, accounting for 9.99% of the national total; its new energy vehicle production was 234,300 units, up 132.1%, representing 12.89% of the national total [5] - Anhui's automobile export volume has also surpassed Shanghai, ranking first in the country with 953,700 units exported in 2024, while Shanghai's exports decreased by 9% [6][10][7] Group 2 - The rise of Anhui's automobile industry is attributed to two decades of effort, strategic positioning, and leveraging regional advantages, particularly through integration with the Yangtze River Delta [14][16] - Anhui has implemented a "strong provincial capital" strategy, with Hefei contributing over 26.7% of the province's GDP, significantly outpacing the second-largest city, Wuhu [25][28] - In 2024, Anhui's industrial revenue reached 54,918.5 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 6.6%, ranking sixth nationally and first among the six central provinces [28][32] Group 3 - The automotive manufacturing sector is a key driver of Anhui's industrial strength, with revenues from the automotive industry reaching 557.66 billion yuan in 2023, ranking second among the province's industries [33] - Anhui has developed a complete automotive industry chain, with over 2,700 auto parts companies, accounting for 60% of the province's automotive industry chain enterprises [35] - In 2024, Anhui's total automobile production reached 3.57 million units, a 43.3% increase year-on-year, with new energy vehicle production exceeding 1 million units for the first time [38] Group 4 - BYD's production base in Hefei has significantly contributed to the region's automotive output, achieving over 950,000 units in 2024 and boosting Hefei's new energy vehicle production to 1.37 million units [39] - The population of Hefei has seen substantial growth, with an increase of 219,000 residents in 2023, the highest in the country, and surpassing 10 million in total population [46][48] - Chery, based in Wuhu, has also played a crucial role in Anhui's automotive success, achieving record sales of 2,603,916 vehicles in 2024, with exports of 1,144,600 units [52][53]