Core Viewpoint - The article highlights the significant rise of Anhui province in automobile production, projecting it to surpass Guangdong as the leading province in China for automobile manufacturing in 2025, driven by both statistical reforms and rapid industry growth [3][6]. Summary by Sections Automobile Production Rankings - In 2024, the top ten provinces for automobile production are Guangdong, Anhui, Chongqing, Jiangsu, Shandong, Shanghai, Shaanxi, Zhejiang, Jilin, and Hubei, with production figures of 5.71 million, 2.62 million, 2.54 million, 2.25 million, 1.84 million, 1.81 million, 1.75 million, 1.69 million, 1.51 million, and 1.39 million vehicles respectively [5]. Changes in Production Statistics - The shift in automobile production statistics from "enterprise location" to "production location" by the National Bureau of Statistics has significantly impacted the rankings, allowing vehicles produced in Anhui by companies headquartered elsewhere to be counted towards Anhui's total [6]. Growth in Anhui's Automobile Industry - Anhui's automobile production has seen substantial growth, with figures rising from 1.75 million in 2022 to 2.62 million in 2024, marking its ascent from seventh to second place nationally [6]. Current Production Data - In the first three quarters of this year, Anhui produced 2.40 million vehicles, a 31.64% increase from 1.83 million in the same period last year, accounting for 10% of the national total [7]. Electric Vehicle Production - A key driver of Anhui's growth is the surge in electric vehicle production, with 1.22 million units produced in the first three quarters, up from 0.48 million last year, while Guangdong's production has declined significantly [7]. Emerging Provinces - Other provinces like Shaanxi, Shandong, Jiangsu, and Zhejiang are also experiencing rapid growth, with Shaanxi's production surpassing 1 million vehicles earlier than expected, indicating a broader trend of rising automobile production across multiple provinces [9]. Expansion of the "Million Vehicle Club" - This year, 15 provinces are expected to exceed 1 million vehicles in production, expanding the "Million Vehicle Club" to include new entrants like Sichuan, Hunan, and Henan [10]. Historical Context of Production Growth - The membership of the "Million Vehicle Club" has grown from 10 provinces in 2022 to 12 in 2024, reflecting a shift in the automotive industry landscape, with traditional powerhouses losing ground to emerging regions [11].

Core Insights - The National Bureau of Statistics has adjusted the method of automobile production statistics, leading to significant changes in provincial rankings [1][2] - Anhui province has surpassed Guangdong in automobile production, with a projected annual output of 240.44 million vehicles, compared to Guangdong's 208.84 million [1][2] - The shift in statistics is due to the "dual emphasis on legal entities and production units" reform, which will officially take effect in 2025 [2][3] Production Statistics - In 2024, the top ten provinces for automobile production are Guangdong, Anhui, Chongqing, Jiangsu, Shandong, Shanghai, Shaanxi, Zhejiang, Jilin, and Hubei, with respective outputs of 5.71 million, 2.62 million, 2.54 million, 2.25 million, 1.84 million, 1.81 million, 1.75 million, 1.69 million, 1.51 million, and 1.39 million vehicles [2] - Anhui's automobile production has seen a significant increase from 1.75 million in 2022 to 2.62 million in 2024, ranking second nationally [3] - In the first three quarters of this year, Anhui produced 2.40 million vehicles, a 31.64% increase from 1.83 million in the same period last year [3] New Energy Vehicles - Anhui leads the nation in new energy vehicle production, with 1.22 million units produced in the first three quarters, compared to 479,400 units last year [3] - In contrast, Guangdong's new energy vehicle production has decreased significantly, with a 67.97% drop to 730,200 units this year [3] Emerging Provinces - 15 provinces are expected to exceed one million vehicles in production this year, expanding the "million vehicle production club" [4][5] - Provinces such as Shaanxi, Sichuan, and Guangxi are also showing rapid growth, with Shaanxi's production reaching 1.08 million vehicles, and both Sichuan and Guangxi expected to surpass 800,000 vehicles [4][5] Industry Trends - The membership of the "million vehicle production club" has increased from 10 in 2022 to 12 in 2024, indicating a shift in the automotive industry landscape [6] - Traditional automotive powerhouses are experiencing declines in production and rankings, while emerging automotive hubs are rising rapidly [6]