Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Positive" investment rating for the industry [8]. Core Insights - The competition in the automotive industry is shifting from electrification to intelligence, with the launch of BYD's "Heavenly Eye" high-level intelligent driving system marking the beginning of the intelligent driving era in 2025 [2][4]. - The demand for automotive cameras, a core component of intelligent driving perception, is expected to surge due to the trend of democratizing intelligent driving, leading to simultaneous increases in both volume and price [5][7]. Summary by Sections New Energy Vehicles: The Dawn of Intelligentization - The transition to intelligentization in the automotive sector is underway, with BYD's strategic launch on February 10, 2025, indicating a significant shift in the market [4][15]. - The integration of intelligent driving with new energy vehicles is driven by the unique electronic architecture and power balance of electric vehicles, making them more suitable for advanced driving technologies [5][23]. Automotive Camera Industry: High Barriers and Broad Opportunities - The automotive camera module consists of key components such as optical lenses, image sensors (CIS), and image signal processors (ISP), with CIS sensors accounting for approximately 40% of the cost [6]. - The industry faces high barriers in terms of performance, reliability, and certification cycles, with a typical development and testing cycle lasting 2-3 years [6][7]. Key Companies in the Automotive Camera Supply Chain - The report highlights the potential for significant growth in the automotive camera supply chain, particularly for companies involved in CIS, packaging, optical lenses, and camera modules, recommending companies like Weir Shares and Sunny Optical Technology [7][8].