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]