Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy" recommendation for the automotive industry [4] Core Insights - The report highlights the upcoming launch of seven significant new models in September 2025, which are expected to catalyze investment in the automotive sector [10][30] - Key models to watch include BYD's Fangcheng Baotai 7, Geely's Galaxy M9, NIO's ES8, and others, with a focus on their market performance and consumer expectations [10][30] - The report emphasizes the importance of tracking the market response to these new launches, as they could significantly impact the stock prices of related companies [10][30] Summary by Sections Industry Overview - The automotive sector consists of 225 listed companies with a total market capitalization of approximately 30,810.37 billion [4] - The circulating market value stands at about 23,623.17 billion [4] Market Performance - The absolute performance of the automotive sector has seen declines of -3.5% over the past month, -4.3% over six months, and -9.1% over the past year [5] - Relative performance shows a slight improvement of 1.3% over six months and 3.2% over the past year [5] Upcoming Models - The report details seven key new models expected to launch in September 2025, including: 1. BYD Fangcheng Baotai 7: A B-class plug-in hybrid SUV, expected to sell 0.3-0.5 million units monthly [12] 2. Geely Galaxy M9: A B-class six-seat plug-in hybrid SUV, anticipated to sell 0.8-1.0 million units monthly [22] 3. NIO ES8: A large six-seat pure electric SUV, projected to sell 0.6-0.8 million units monthly [30] 4. Other models include SAIC's Shangjie H5, Aito Wenjie M7, Li Auto i6, and Zeekr 9X, each with specific market expectations and features [10][30] Investment Recommendations - The report suggests focusing on companies like BYD, Geely, NIO, SAIC, and others due to the anticipated positive impact of new model launches on their stock performance [10][30] - It also highlights the stable demand for Jianghuai Automobile's S800 and recommends attention to SAIC Motor and Great Wall Motors based on their new platform models [10]