Financial Associated Press Autos Morning News [December 20th]
① The Passenger Vehicle retail market is expected to be around 2.7 million units in December, an increase of 14.8% year-on-year and a growth of 11.4% compared to the previous month; ② Reporters learned from several informed sources that Chongqing Sokon Industry Group Stock may go for a secondary listing in Hong Kong and will hire China Securities Co., Ltd. and China International Capital Corporation as its listing sponsorship team.
Countdown to "Double New" subsidies: local governments and car companies are both making efforts as the end of the year approaches, and the car market enters the sprint phase.
According to data from the Ministry of Commerce, as of December 13, 2024, the "Double New" subsidy policy has driven Passenger Vehicle sales to exceed 5.2 million units, including over 2.51 million units from scrapped vehicles and over 2.72 million units from replacement vehicles. Meanwhile, many local governments have intensified efforts to implement policies to promote Consumer spending on Autos.
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Deutsche Bank strongly promotes Xiaomi: After the Autos Business succeeds in going from zero to one, there will be exponential growth!
Deutsche Bank believes that new products, market segmentation, stores, and production capacity will bring exponential growth to Xiaomi's Autos Business. It is expected that by 2027, the gross margin of Xiaomi's electric vehicle business will reach 25%, contributing 45.5% and 42% to overall gross profit and pretax profit respectively, with sales reaching 1 million units, making it the largest business segment of the group. Deutsche Bank has given Xiaomi a "Buy" rating for the first time and raised its Target Price to HKD 43.
In November, China's industrial added value above the designated size increased by 5.4% year-on-year, with New energy Fund, Siasun Robot&Automation, and integrated circuits leading the growth.
From January to November, the added value of large-scale industries grew by 5.8% year-on-year. Among them, the production of New energy Fund vehicles, Siasun Robot&Automation, and integrated circuit products increased by 51.1%, 29.3%, and 8.7% respectively.
A year-on-year increase of 32%! Global electric vehicle sales have set historical highs for three consecutive months, with China accounting for 70% of the market.
The performance of the China market is impressive, with sales in November growing by 50% year-on-year to reach 1.27 million vehicles, accounting for about 70% of Global total sales. Overall Auto sales in China for November increased by 16.6% compared to the previous year, marking the highest growth rate since January this year. BYD is expected to exceed the annual Global sales target and surpass Ford and Honda.
Who might be the supplier for the Xiaomi YU7?
Xiaomi Autos is once again making waves in the automotive circle! The first SUV model, YU7, has been officially announced, and is expected to be launched in mid-2025. Xiaomi is ambitious and has raised its annual sales target to 120,000 units after completing a delivery volume of 100,000 units ahead of schedule. In a Research Report released on the 12th, UBS Group predicts that with the addition of the new model YU7 and the enhancement of production capacity, total sales of Xiaomi Autos in 2025 are expected to double to 260,000 units. The supply chain for the YU7 is gradually coming to light. UBS Group believes that companies such as Topband, FUYAO GLASS, Minth, Huayang, NEXTEER, and Keboda Technology are likely to become partners of Xiaomi, providing components for the YU7.
Aim for 30 million vehicles for the whole year, with RBOB Gasoline vehicles experiencing a "four consecutive months increase". The China Association of Automobile Manufacturers calls for early implementation of consumer promotion policies next year.
1. The domestic sales of traditional fuel Passenger Vehicles reached 1.21 million units, a decrease of 0.105 million units compared to the same period last year, with a month-on-month growth of 16.2% and a year-on-year decline of 8%. 2. Chen Shihua, deputy secretary-general of the China Automobile Industry Association, urged that relevant policies to promote Consumer spending on Autos continue next year and be implemented as soon as possible.
Lei Jun wants to dethrone the Model Y.
There is still a need to overcome the capacity challenges.
The Model Y has a strong competitor: Xiaomi's first SUV is revealed, officially announcing that the YU7 will be launched in the summer of next year.
The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology's public information shows that the YU7 is 4999mm long, 1996mm wide, and 1600mm high. Because it looks similar to the ferrari Purosangue, netizens jokingly call it "Falami." Xiaomi expects the new car to officially launch in June or July next year, but has not disclosed the pricing.
The momentum for trade-ins is strong! In November, china's sales of new energy fund vehicles increased by 50% year-on-year, setting a new record, while exports fell by 6.3%.
In November, the Passenger Vehicle market achieved historic highs in retail, wholesale, production, and exports, with explosive growth in Electric Vehicles. The Passenger Car Association noted that the majority of scrappage replacements and some trade-in customers chose to purchase Electric Vehicles. Subsidy policies, particularly those promoting entry-level pure electric vehicles and the narrow plug-in hybrid market, strongly boosted growth and further solidified the expansion foundation for Electric Vehicles penetration.
In November, the electric vehicle market experienced explosive growth, with nearly 80% of A/H share listed car companies seeing their sales increase year-on-year, and many setting new records.
① In November, retail sales of new energy passenger vehicles reached 1.268 million units, a year-on-year increase of 50.5% and a month-on-month growth of 5.9%, with the domestic retail penetration rate of electric vehicles reaching 52.3%; ② In November, the explosive growth of new energy vehicles reflects the market's positive feedback on the national scrapping and updating program and the "double new policy" of replacing old with new; ③ Twelve auto manufacturers achieved a year-on-year increase in sales in the new energy market in November.
usa's Pop Mart? Build-A-Bear, which has risen by 1388% in five years.
Behind the surge in stock prices is Build-A-Bear's shift in market positioning, turning its focus from children to the more consumer-potential adult market. Currently, about 40% of the company's customers are teenagers and adults, and this increase directly drives the company's performance growth.
JD.com logistics plans to fully acquire Kuaijie Express to intensify its investment in the B-end market.
① jd.com logistics intends to acquire the remaining 36.43% equity of Kua Yue Su Yun, with a total consideration not exceeding 6.48 billion yuan; ② Kua Yue Su Yun mainly focuses on B-end corporate clients, and its aviation resources, trunk network, etc., are a strategic supplement for jd.com logistics to expand the B-end market.
A newcomer in the U.S. Senate claims to end subsidies for electric vehicles, allowing consumers to decide which models to purchase.
① Bernie Moreno, the incoming senator from ohio in the usa, stated that if he becomes the "autos czar" in the next Trump administration, one of his top priorities would be to eliminate the $7,500 tax credit for electric vehicles; ② Moreno emphasized that the "market should play a role," calling for an end to government intervention in businesses, and advocated for creating a favorable tax, regulatory, and labor environment for auto companies.
After conducting on-site investigations at pop mart in Thailand, the conclusion from UBS Group is: not only relying on Lisa and Labubu.
UBS Group believes that the upward cycle of Pop Mart may continue for several years, with overseas expansion becoming its second largest revenue growth engine. Thanks to the local marketing team, the company continues to "circle fans" in social media through innovative activities and exhibitions. In addition to the Labubu character, other characters such as Molly and Crybaby are also very popular, demonstrating the brand's potential in Southeast Asian countries.
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① Relevant data shows that in recent years, the number of pan-2D users in china has rapidly grown, and it is expected that by 2026, this number will further increase to 0.52 billion people. ② In recent years, many traditional retail locations have been poorly managed and have actively aligned with the consumption preferences of young people, introducing a large number of trendy toys and related merchandise. ③ The core of the guzi economy revolves around developing commodities that satisfy the emotional value of consumers based on intellectual property.
Xiaomi Group's senior management has changed again! The general manager of new retail, Ma Ji, has resigned.
① Ma Ji has been removed from the senior page of the Xiaomi Group official website; ② Xiaomi Group has undergone three senior management changes this year.
At the end of the year, the "sales boost battle" in the car market has begun: multiple car companies have updated the December car purchase benefits, with BYD's terminal prices showing a slight loosening.
BYD has launched various popular car models with different levels of discount policies in December. leapmotor, which has already completed its annual sales target ahead of schedule, updated the car purchase benefits for December on December 2nd.
November electric vehicle delivery report: BYD's electric vehicle sales exceeded 0.5 million, Xiaopeng broke through 0.03 million for the first time, and Chongqing Sokon Industry Group Stock saw a year-on-year sales growth of 54.58%.
Last month, the delivery volume of the Xiaomi SU7 continued to exceed 20,000 units, and Xiaomi expressed confidence in achieving the new delivery target of over 130,000 units for the year.