36氪·2026-01-19 10:21Group 1 - Chongqing has regained its title as "China's Automobile Capital" after nine years, with a projected total vehicle production of 2.788 million units in 2025, representing a growth of 9.7% [2][3] - The production of new energy vehicles (NEVs) in Chongqing is expected to reach 1.296 million units, marking a significant increase of 36%, with the industrial cluster scale surpassing 800 billion yuan [2] - Historical data indicates that Chongqing held the title of "China's Automobile Capital" for three consecutive years from 2014 to 2016, but faced competition from Shenzhen, which produced 2.9353 million vehicles in 2024 [4] Group 2 - The automotive industry in Chongqing is supported by traditional brands like Changan and emerging players like Seres, which is aiming to achieve a second million-unit production target within two years [4][6] - In January 2026, the "Wenjie" model reached a milestone of 1 million units produced at the Chongqing Liangjiang New Area super factory, highlighting the growth of local manufacturing capabilities [5] - Excluding direct-controlled municipalities, Hefei is emerging as a strong competitor for the title of "Automobile Capital," with Anhui province surpassing Guangdong in total vehicle production [8]