【汽车】国常会定调“反内卷”，聚焦技术升级+技术降本新趋势——汽车和汽车零部件板块跟踪报告（倪昱婧/邢萍）

Core Viewpoint - The article discusses the recent initiatives by the Chinese government to regulate the competition in the electric vehicle (EV) industry, aiming for high-quality development and a shift from price competition to value competition in the automotive sector [3][4]. Group 1: Government Initiatives - On July 16, 2025, the State Council, led by Premier Li Qiang, held a meeting to discuss the regulation of competition in the EV industry, emphasizing the need for high-quality development and monitoring of production consistency [3]. - The "anti-involution" strategy has been highlighted, indicating a shift from aggressive price cuts to a healthier industry model [3]. Group 2: Industry Self-Regulation - Since the mention of preventing "involution-style" competition in July 2024, various self-regulatory measures have been introduced, including a May 2025 initiative by the China Automobile Association to oppose below-cost dumping [4]. - In June 2025, 17 major automakers, including FAW and Dongfeng, committed to a payment term of no more than 60 days to suppliers [4]. Group 3: Market Dynamics - In the first half of 2025, domestic retail sales of narrow-sense passenger cars increased by 10.8% year-on-year to 10.9 million units, with new energy vehicle sales rising by 33.3% to 5.468 million units [5]. - As of June 2025, the total inventory depth of domestic passenger car manufacturers was approximately 1.6, down 18% year-on-year and 11% month-on-month [5][6]. Group 4: Sales Risks - Some major automakers, including BYD and Dongfeng, have only achieved 40% or less of their annual sales targets by mid-2025, indicating potential risks for sales adjustments throughout the year [6].