Core Viewpoint - Beijing Automotive's performance in 2024 shows a significant decline in net profit and revenue, primarily driven by the poor performance of its luxury brand Beijing Benz and the ongoing losses of Beijing Hyundai [2][5][10]. Group 1: Beijing Automotive's Financial Performance - In 2024, Beijing Automotive reported a revenue of 192.5 billion yuan, a decrease of 2.8% year-on-year, with a net profit of 9.56 billion yuan, down 68.5% from the previous year [2]. - The revenue from fuel vehicles increased slightly by 1.2% to 184.97 billion yuan, while revenue from new energy vehicles plummeted by 50.7% to 7.53 billion yuan [2]. - Overall gross profit fell by 19.4% to 30.89 billion yuan, with a significant drop in gross profit from fuel vehicles and continued losses in the new energy sector [2][3]. Group 2: Beijing Benz's Impact - Beijing Benz, a key profit contributor, experienced a revenue decline of 3.36% to 21.75 billion euros, with net profit dropping by 18.5% to 2.44 billion euros, resulting in a loss of over 2 billion yuan in net profit contribution to Beijing Automotive [6][11]. - The sales volume of Beijing Benz fell by 7.3% to 683,600 units, significantly exceeding the global decline of 3% for the Mercedes-Benz brand [7]. - The price war in the market led to substantial discounts on key models, which did not translate into increased sales, damaging the brand's reputation [7][8]. Group 3: Beijing Hyundai's Performance - Beijing Hyundai has faced continuous losses, with a cumulative loss of 13.08 billion yuan over three years, and a significant drop in sales from 300,000 units to just 154,200 units in 2024, a decline of 36.02% [10][13]. - The company has not launched any electric vehicles, contributing to its declining market presence and financial struggles [12][13]. Group 4: Increased Expenditures - Despite declining profits, Beijing Automotive's capital expenditures rose by 9.8% to 53.8 billion yuan, and R&D expenditures increased by 20.2% to 4.29 billion yuan, attributed to investments in new energy vehicle development [14].