Core Viewpoint - The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology and the China Automobile Industry Association advocate against disorderly price competition, promoting fair market practices to foster healthy industry development [1] Group 1: Market Competition Dynamics - Car manufacturers are shifting focus from price competition to technological innovation and enhancing user experience, recognizing that long-term competitive advantages cannot be achieved solely through pricing strategies [1][10] - Despite the shift, price competition remains prevalent in terminal sales, with 4S dealerships employing various limited-time promotional activities to capture market share [1] Group 2: Promotional Strategies - Many 4S dealerships are implementing aggressive promotional strategies, such as cash discounts and additional incentives, to attract customers during events like the "6.18 Mid-Year Sale" [2][3] - For instance, a BMW dealership offers a cash discount of up to 10,000 yuan, with some models seeing discounts as high as 50%, indicating a significant reduction from the official price [2] - Toyota's promotional activities also reflect substantial cash discounts, with some models offering up to 60,000 yuan in total incentives [3] Group 3: Inventory and Supply Chain Challenges - The industry faces high inventory levels, with national passenger car inventory reaching 3.5 million units in April, a 120,000-unit increase from the previous year, necessitating promotional strategies to alleviate stock pressure [5] - Sales personnel emphasize that accepting in-stock vehicles can lead to greater discounts, highlighting the need for manufacturers to manage inventory effectively [5] Group 4: Economic Pressures on Dealers - The automotive industry is experiencing significant economic pressure, with profit margins projected to drop to 4.3% in 2024, below the average for downstream industries [9] - A substantial portion of dealers are facing financial difficulties, with 41.7% reporting losses, and 84.4% experiencing price discrepancies that threaten their viability [9] Group 5: Consumer Behavior and Market Trends - Despite the industry's recognition of the dangers of price wars, consumer attraction through cost-effectiveness remains a critical sales strategy, as evidenced by the ongoing reliance on promotional pricing [10] - Sales personnel express confidence in their products and technologies, actively promoting new features to enhance consumer appeal, indicating a gradual shift away from price-centric sales tactics [10]

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