经济观察报·2026-01-19 09:37Core Viewpoint - The article discusses the evolving landscape of China's automotive industry, highlighting the competition among cities and the strategic differentiation of local governments in industrial transformation [2][4]. Group 1: Chengdu-Chongqing Region - Chongqing is set to become "China's Automotive Capital" with an annual production of 2.788 million vehicles in 2025, marking a 9.7% increase, and 1.296 million of these being new energy vehicles (NEVs), which is a 36% growth [4][5]. - The success of Chongqing's automotive industry is attributed to local government support and strategic partnerships, particularly the collaboration between local company Seres and tech giant Huawei [5][6]. - Chengdu's automotive production reached 821,000 vehicles in 2025, a 26.6% increase, with NEV production soaring by 198.3% to 205,000 units [7]. Group 2: Yangtze River Delta - The Yangtze River Delta remains a stronghold for the automotive industry, contributing 28% of national production, with NEVs accounting for 34.6% of the total [11]. - Shanghai's automotive production has declined, with 1.6011 million vehicles produced in 2025, representing about 5% of national output [11]. - Hefei has emerged as a key player in NEVs, producing 1.246 million units in 2025, the highest in the country, driven by government initiatives and partnerships with major manufacturers [12][14]. Group 3: Pearl River Delta - Shenzhen has overtaken Guangzhou as "China's Automotive Capital" in 2024, with BYD producing 4.5374 million NEVs, making it the global leader in this segment [16][17]. - The shift in production statistics from "enterprise location" to "production location" has impacted Guangdong's ranking in automotive output [16]. - Guangzhou's automotive industry faces challenges in transitioning from traditional fuel vehicles to NEVs, with a significant focus on integrating advanced technologies and smart transportation systems [18][19].