Investment Rating - The automotive industry is rated as "Outperform" compared to the market [4] Core Insights - The automotive sector experienced a decline of 0.79% this week, underperforming the CSI 300 index which rose by 0.59% [4][12] - Passenger car sales showed a year-on-year increase of 13% in the second week of April, with a total retail of 5.642 million units since the beginning of 2025, reflecting a 6% year-on-year growth [4][12] - The upcoming Shanghai International Auto Show is expected to highlight the acceleration of electric intelligence, with a focus on smart driving technologies [8][10] Summary by Sections Market Overview - The automotive sector's index closed at 6,519.5 points, ranking 28 out of 31 sectors [4][12] - The automotive services sector saw an increase of 1.95%, while passenger vehicles and automotive parts both declined by 0.99% [4][12] Sales Data - In April, the average daily retail of passenger cars was 44,000 units, with leading sales from BYD at 53,400 units [4][12] - The overall market for passenger vehicles showed a month-on-month decline but maintained a year-on-year growth trend [4][12] Regulatory Developments - The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology emphasized the need for automotive manufacturers to conduct comprehensive testing for driving assistance systems, increasing compliance costs and self-research pressures [4][12] Investment Recommendations - Focus on companies leading in autonomous vehicle technology and smart cockpit development, such as Xiaopeng Motors and Xiaomi Group [4][5] - In the automotive parts sector, companies like Kobotda and Baolong Technology are recommended due to their core technology supply chain [4][5] - The automotive service sector is expected to expand with the growth of electric intelligent brands, with China Automotive Research being a key player [4][5]

Investment Rating - The automotive industry maintains a "Recommended" investment rating, indicating a positive outlook for the sector's fundamentals and expectations for the industry index to outperform the benchmark index [5][30]. Core Insights - The automotive industry experienced an overall decline of 0.6% from April 13 to April 19, with significant new car launches ahead of the Shanghai Auto Show, including models from Zeekr, AITO, and NIO [1][2]. - Huawei and SAIC jointly launched the "Shangjie" brand, with an initial investment of 6 billion yuan and plans for a dedicated factory, aiming to introduce their first model priced between 180,000 to 250,000 yuan by mid-year [1][24]. - The automotive sector is witnessing a global expansion, with companies like BYD entering new markets in Europe and Southeast Asia, and Xpeng planning local production in Indonesia [21][23][27]. Market Performance Overview - The automotive sector's performance was mixed, with some sub-sectors like automotive services and motorcycles showing gains of 1.9% and 1.3%, while passenger vehicles and auto parts saw declines of 1.0% and 1.2% respectively [2][11]. - Notable individual stock performances included Huayang Racing (+19.4%), Jianbang Technology (+18.1%), and Jiuzhi Co. (+17.8%), while Xinquan Co. (-9.1%) and Meili Technology (-7.7%) faced significant declines [3][13]. Recent Developments - Several new models were launched, including the BYD Han L and Tang L, as well as the AITO Wenjie M8 and NIO Firefly, with prices ranging from 119,800 to 449,800 yuan [18][20]. - The industry is also seeing advancements in smart driving technology, with Xpeng aiming for L3 level autonomous driving by the end of 2025 [21]. - The establishment of the "Shangjie" brand by Huawei and SAIC is seen as a strategic move to capture a significant share of the growing market for new energy vehicles [24].

Investment Rating - The report maintains a recommendation for the automotive industry [4] Core Insights - The Shanghai International Auto Show will commence on April 23, showcasing several significant new models, including those from Geely, NIO, and Li Auto, which are expected to impact stock prices [3][10] - The report highlights the anticipated launch of nine major new or updated models in April 2025, suggesting a potential catalyst for investment in the automotive sector [9][12] Summary by Sections Industry Overview - The automotive sector comprises 225 listed companies with a total market capitalization of approximately 30,810.37 billion CNY and a circulating market value of about 23,623.17 billion CNY [4] Market Performance - The absolute performance of the automotive sector over the past month, six months, and twelve months is -3.5%, -4.3%, and -9.1% respectively, while the relative performance shows -2.1%, 1.3%, and 3.2% [5] New Model Launches - Key new models expected in April include: 1. Leapmotor B10: A-class flagship pure electric SUV, expected to sell 5,000 to 8,000 units monthly [11][13] 2. BYD Han L: C-class flagship plug-in hybrid/pure electric sedan, expected to sell 10,000 units monthly [20][28] 3. BYD Tang L: C-class flagship plug-in hybrid/pure electric SUV, expected to sell 8,000 units monthly [30][31] 4. NIO Firefly: A0-class pure electric hatchback, expected to sell 5,000 to 8,000 units monthly [11][20] 5. Avita 06: B-class range-extended/pure electric sedan, expected to sell 5,000 units monthly [11][20] 6. AITO M8: C-class range-extended family SUV, expected to sell 15,000 to 20,000 units monthly [11][20] 7. Lynk & Co 900: C-class plug-in hybrid six-seat SUV, expected to sell 6,000 to 8,000 units monthly [11][20] Investment Recommendations - The report suggests focusing on the new models from Leapmotor (B10), BYD (Han L, Tang L), NIO (Firefly), Changan (Avita 06), and Geely (Lynk & Co 900) due to their expected market impact [11][20][30] - Key investment recommendations include Geely and Li Auto, with expectations of exceeding market performance in upcoming financial reports [11][20]