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Core Viewpoint - SAIC Group's sales performance shows a reliance on low-profit micro electric vehicles, raising concerns about the sustainability of its business model as core joint venture brands continue to decline in sales and profitability [3][4][5]. Sales Performance - In April, SAIC Group reported total vehicle sales of 376,517 units, a year-on-year increase of 4.59% [3]. - SAIC-GM-Wuling contributed 38.14% of total sales, indicating a heavy reliance on low-cost models like the Wuling Hongguang MINIEV [3]. - Sales of SAIC Volkswagen and SAIC GM fell by 10.31% and 15.29% year-on-year, respectively [3]. Financial Performance - In 2024, SAIC Group's total revenue was 627.59 billion yuan, a decline of 15.73% year-on-year, with net profit dropping by 88.19% to 1.666 billion yuan [4]. - The first quarter of 2025 showed some recovery with revenue of 140.86 billion yuan, a decrease of 1.55%, and net profit of 3.023 billion yuan, an increase of 11.4% [5]. Organizational Changes - Leadership changes in July 2024 led to significant internal restructuring aimed at enhancing management efficiency and promoting younger, more capable leaders [7][8]. - A major business restructuring occurred in October 2024, consolidating various divisions into a "large passenger vehicle segment" to streamline operations [9]. Strategic Initiatives - SAIC is focusing on developing its own brands and technologies, including a shift towards solid-state batteries, with plans for mass production by the end of 2025 [9][10]. - The partnership with Huawei to launch the "SAIC尚界" brand aims to penetrate the mainstream market, with an initial investment of 6 billion yuan [13][14]. Market Challenges - The decline in joint venture sales has significantly impacted SAIC's overall performance, with major brands like SAIC GM and SAIC Volkswagen experiencing substantial drops in sales [14]. - Despite a gradual increase in sales for SAIC's own brand, Zhiji, the numbers remain insufficient to offset losses from joint ventures, with 2024 sales only reaching 65,505 units [15]. Future Outlook - The collaboration with Huawei is seen as a tactical move to enhance SAIC's capabilities in the electric vehicle market, although it does not replace the need for internal technological advancements [16].