Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Recommendation" rating for the automotive sector, indicating a positive outlook for investment opportunities in the coming quarters [5]. Core Insights - The automotive sector is expected to stabilize in Q4 2025, with potential upward movement in Q1 2026, driven by policy direction, profit expectations, and valuation adjustments [1]. - Recent retail performance has been subdued due to the impact of trade-in incentives, and the Guangzhou Auto Show has had limited effect on new car sales [1]. - The report highlights the rebound of state-owned enterprises in vehicle manufacturing, influenced by catalyst factors [1]. Data Tracking - In late November, the discount rate for vehicles increased slightly to 10.1%, with a month-on-month rise of 0.1 percentage points and a year-on-year increase of 1.6 percentage points [3]. - October wholesale vehicle sales reached 2.96 million units, a year-on-year increase of 7.5% and a month-on-month increase of 3.6% [3]. - Retail sales in October were 2.09 million units, reflecting a year-on-year decline of 9.2% and a month-on-month decline of 6.4% [3]. Market Performance - The automotive sector saw a weekly increase of 3.33%, ranking 11th among sectors [9]. - The overall market indices also showed positive movement, with the Shanghai Composite Index rising by 1.40% and the ChiNext Index increasing by 4.54% [9]. Industry News - As of October 2025, the automotive industry reported a profit of 389.5 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 4.4%, with total revenue reaching 8,877.8 billion yuan [29]. - The inventory level for passenger vehicles at the end of October was 3.41 million units, indicating a seasonal increase in stock [29]. - New energy vehicle company Li Auto announced plans to release AI-powered accessories, indicating a trend towards integrating advanced technology in vehicles [29].