Investment Rating - The report maintains an "Overweight" rating for the automotive industry [4][6]. Core Views - The automotive industry is expected to benefit from supportive policies for vehicle consumption and an upward trend in new energy vehicle sales [4][16]. - The report highlights a significant increase in the market share of new energy vehicles, reaching approximately 53.2% in November 2025 [2][36]. - The report suggests focusing on companies that lead in smart technology and are aligned with technological and model cycles, such as SAIC Motor, Xpeng Motors, Xiaomi Group, and Leap Motor [4][16]. Summary by Sections Market Review - The automotive sector rose by 2.74% in the week of December 22-26, 2025, ranking 11th among all primary industries [18][21]. - The automotive parts sector saw the highest increase at 3.32%, while motorcycles and others experienced the largest decline at -1.02% [21][22]. Industry Data Tracking 1. **Monthly Sales**: In November 2025, total automotive sales were approximately 3.429 million units, with a month-on-month increase of 3.2% and a year-on-year increase of 3.4% [2][29]. 2. **Weekly Sales**: From December 1-21, 2025, retail sales of passenger cars were about 1.3 million units, showing a year-on-year decline of 19% but a month-on-month increase of 5% [38]. 3. **Material Prices**: As of December 26, 2025, the price of battery-grade lithium carbonate was approximately 111,900 CNY per ton, reflecting a 15% increase from December 19, 2025 [2][45]. Industry Dynamics - The report notes significant industry developments, including the completion of Geely's privatization of Zeekr and the launch of the first mass-produced vehicle featuring the Yuanrong Qihang VLA model [3][49]. - Chery plans to establish Southeast Asia's largest automotive factory in Vietnam by 2026, with an initial production capacity of 30,000 to 60,000 vehicles [3][49]. Company Announcements - Star Source Zhuomai has received a project notification for developing and supplying components for a new energy vehicle's reducer housing, with expected sales of approximately 575 million CNY over four years starting in 2027 [51]. - Zhongding Holdings plans to establish a joint venture for humanoid robot manufacturing and core component supply capabilities [51].

"多年来，我们长城的技术思维、工程师思维非常严重。长城是销售汽车的公司，我们只会卖车，卖给别人，不会搞营销。即使今天我们的魏牌蓝山，依然 卖的还是产品，卖的是产品力，并没有营销力，也没有品牌力。" 12月22日,长城汽车创始人、董事长魏建军说。 当日，在保定举行的魏牌全新蓝山智能进阶版上市发布会上，魏建军用了半个小时的时间，复盘了魏牌过去九年的发展历程，并透露了魏牌未来的发展思 路。 魏建军上台后，先回忆了自己与里斯战略咨询创始人艾·里斯当年是如何讨论打造魏牌的，包括为什么用自己的姓氏命名新品牌，以及魏牌标识为什么要融 入"保定"元素。 魏牌的起步相当成功。2017年4月，魏牌首款车型VV7上市，当年销量便达到8.6万辆，2018年，魏牌销量进一步增至13.95万辆。但2021年后，魏牌在第二代 咖啡系列车型上市后，销量出现显著下滑。 此前一直有观点认为，魏牌第二代车型销量不理想，主要是因为营销"翻车"。魏建军此次回应称，第二代车型为呼应新能源时代的到来改了名，改名虽然不 算成功，但也不能说失败了。第二代车型的问题在于，受到了行业恶性内卷的大环境拖累。"从2021年底到2022年，（行业出现了）更加严重的价格 ...

Group 1: AI and Technology Developments - Fliggy's AI platform has integrated 214 large models, with token consumption increasing 20 times year-on-year and daily user calls rising 7.7 times [1] - The number of merchants using AI operational tools on the Fliggy platform has grown by 2.4 times year-on-year [1] - Nvidia is restructuring its cloud team by merging the existing cloud business team with engineering and operations departments [7] Group 2: Corporate Developments - Taiping Bird Group has established a new investment company in Hainan with a registered capital of 50 million RMB, focusing on asset management and investment activities [2] - Wuliangye Group has set up a supply chain management company in Hainan with a registered capital of 100 million RMB, involved in food sales and alcohol management [4] - USANA has appointed Wang Sheng as the president of its China region, effective immediately [3] Group 3: Market Trends and Financial Insights - Apple is significantly increasing its procurement of DRAM from Samsung, expecting Samsung to supply 60% to 70% of the DRAM for the iPhone 17 [6] - Saks Global is reportedly considering bankruptcy as it faces limited options before a debt deadline of over 100 million USD [6] - Guotou Securities forecasts a slight recovery in the performance growth of listed banks in 2026, with a focus on structural improvements in credit growth [11] Group 4: Investment and Financing - "Mianbi Intelligent" has completed a financing round of several hundred million RMB, with funds aimed at enhancing research and development of efficient large models [8] - "Obita" has completed a Pre-A round of financing, raising nearly 30 million USD in total across two rounds, with funds directed towards business development and global payment infrastructure [9] Group 5: New Product Launches - Weipai has launched the Blue Mountain intelligent advanced version, which is the world's first mass-produced vehicle equipped with the Yuanrong Qixing VLA model [10] - Zhiyu has released its next-generation flagship model GLM-4.7, enhancing capabilities in coding, long-term task planning, and collaborative tools [10] Group 6: Infrastructure and Industry Growth - As of November 2025, China's electric vehicle charging infrastructure has reached 19.322 million units, a year-on-year increase of 52%, with public charging facilities growing by 36% [13]

Core Viewpoint - Great Wall Motors' high-end brand Wey is set to launch a flagship SUV targeting the Li Auto L9, featuring advanced technology and performance capabilities [2][3]. Group 1: Product Features - The upcoming Wey flagship SUV will be built on Great Wall's new generation platform, designed specifically for luxury vehicles [3]. - It is expected to feature a plug-in hybrid system with a 2.0T engine and dual motors, supporting an 800V architecture, with an electric range exceeding 400 kilometers and a rapid charging capability of 200 kilometers in just 5 minutes [3]. - The vehicle will adopt a "2+2+2" six-seat layout aimed at family users, while also achieving a 0-100 km/h acceleration in just 4.4 seconds, appealing to performance-oriented consumers [3]. Group 2: Strategic Partnerships - Great Wall Motors has partnered with Yuanrong Qihang for intelligent driving solutions, with the latter providing the VLA model based on NVIDIA's Thor-U chip for the new SUV [4][5]. - The collaboration has evolved from initial technology integration to capital investment, with Yuanrong Qihang receiving $100 million in financing led by Great Wall Motors [4]. - The VLA model enhances intelligent driving capabilities, addressing limitations of previous models by incorporating features like spatial semantic understanding and obstacle recognition [5]. Group 3: Market Positioning - The launch of the flagship SUV is strategically timed to replicate the success of the Li Auto L9, aiming for strong market performance upon release [3][4]. - Great Wall Motors is accelerating its efforts in the intelligent driving sector, with plans to introduce five new models equipped with the VLA model's intelligent driving solutions within the year [5].