Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy" rating for several companies in the automotive sector, including 双林股份, 雷迪克, 江淮汽车, 爱柯迪, 赛力斯, 北特科技, 新泉股份, 嵘泰股份, 开特股份, 骏创科技, and 易实精密 [12][40]. Core Insights - 恒而达's acquisition of SMS marks a significant trend in the industry towards upstream equipment integration, particularly in high-precision CNC grinding machines [4][5]. - 吉利汽车's plan to fully privatize 极氪 aims to enhance internal integration and reduce costs, with expected savings of 10% to 20% in R&D expenditures [8][9]. - The automotive sector is experiencing a robust sales increase, with 吉利集团's total sales reaching 946,627 units in Q1 2025, a year-on-year increase of 31% [9]. Summary by Sections Market Performance and Valuation - The automotive sector's index rose by 1.8%, lagging behind the broader market, which increased by 2.0% [17]. - The automotive industry's PE ratio stands at 31.0, while the PB ratio is at 2.8, indicating a relatively high valuation compared to historical levels [26]. Company Announcements and Industry News - 吉利汽车 announced plans to acquire all shares of 极氪, which will lead to a complete merger and enhance competitive strength in the smart electric vehicle sector [50]. - 恒而达's acquisition of SMS is expected to accelerate the development of intelligent CNC equipment and core components [5][6]. Investment Recommendations - The report recommends focusing on companies with strong R&D capabilities and self-controlled equipment, such as 双林股份 and 嵘泰股份, as they are likely to outperform in the market [6][10]. - The report highlights the importance of new vehicle launches, with 吉利's recent models showing strong market performance and contributing to profitability [9][10].