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Yu Chengdong introduced the new Zhijie S7 car: we are fast in a stable way, fast in a safe way.
According to a report from Sina Technology on the evening of April 17, during today's Smart Brand Night, Huawei Executive Director and Head of Consumer Business Group, Yu Chengdong, delivered a speech. He mentioned that the cumulative orders for the entire line of Smart Autos have exceeded 130,000 units, including the Smart R7 and Smart S7 models. While introducing the acceleration performance of the new version of the Smart S7, Yu Chengdong stated, "We are fast and stable, safe and fast. Safety is more important than anything, and safety is the greatest luxury. Let every horsepower be released in safety."
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The trademark for the Wenjie M8 has been declared invalid.
Sina Technology News, April 16 afternoon news, at the Huawei Hongmong Intelligent Travel product launch, Huawei's Executive Director and Terminal BG Chairman Yu Chengdong officially launched the Wanjie M8. Yu Chengdong stated that safety is the greatest luxury, and the Wanjie M8 does not provoke trouble and is not afraid of trouble. Tianyancha intellectual property information shows that "Wanjie M8" has been applied for registration as a trademark, with the applicant being a certain life goods company in ShanDong, classified under international medicine, and the trademark has been successfully registered in September 2023. However, trademark process information shows that this trademark has recently been declared invalid, and the current trademark status is under review for cancellation/invalid declaration application. (Luo Ning)
Yu Chengdong: Quality is the lifeline of a product, and safety is the greatest luxury.
According to Sina Technology, on the afternoon of April 16, during today's launch event of the HarmonyOS Intelligent Transportation new products, Huawei Executive Director and Terminal BG Director Yu Chengdong delivered a speech. He stated that by April 15, 2025, HarmonyOS Intelligent Transportation would have cumulatively delivered 700,000 vehicles; it has ranked first in the average transaction price among Chinese automotive brands for 10 consecutive months. Quality is the lifeline of the product, and Autohome's new car quality report shows that HarmonyOS Intelligent Transportation has ranked first in quality for three consecutive years. Safety is the greatest luxury, which includes passive safety, Battery safety, and active safety. He stated that not a single vehicle of HarmonyOS Intelligent Transportation has caught fire due to Battery issues as of 2025.
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ZEEKR's CEO An Conghui: The era of New energy Fund will definitely give birth to world-class automotive brands, and ZEEKR must seize this opportunity.
Sina Technology news, on the evening of April 15, during the ZEEKR brand's fourth anniversary and the launch of the ZEEKR 007GT, ZEEKR Technology Group CEO An Conghui and several ZEEKR executives engaged in dialogue with the media. He stated that the transformation phase often gives birth to world-class Autos brands. For instance, during the invention phase of Autos, there were German companies like Mercedes-Benz and Porsche, and in the USA, Ford; during the energy crisis era, companies from Japan and South Korea emerged with lower fuel consumption and lower prices, resulting in a number of world-class car manufacturers; now, in the New energy Fund era, there will definitely be world-class Autos brands emerging. ZEEKR possesses the conditions and foundation for this, and must seize this opportunity.
Morgan Stanley: The profit margins for new cars at Car Dealers/auto Retailers in the mainland are expected to hover at low levels, with ZHONGSHENG HLDG being the preferred choice.
Morgan Stanley published a Research Report stating that due to the expansion of discounts on luxury internal combustion vehicles, new car profit margins for Car Dealers last year hit a historic low in China. Looking ahead, as consumers in the Chinese market continue to prefer domestic electric vehicles over the global internal combustion engine vehicle market, the firm expects this year's new car profit margins for dealers to remain at a low level. The proposed tariffs on imported cars in the USA may make it more difficult for Chinese consumers to afford high-end models, such as the Mercedes-Benz GLE/GLS and BMW X4/6/7. The firm expressed a more Bullish outlook on ZHONGSHENG HLDG (00881) compared to MEIDONG AUTO (01268) and YONGDA AUTO (03669),
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The Tengshi brand officially enters Europe, and it is expected to enter dozens of European countries within two years.
Sina Technology reported on April 10 that Denza held a brand launch event in Milan, Italy, marking the official entry of the Denza brand into Europe. As an official partner for the significant event Fuorisalone during the 2025 Milan Design Week and the Brera Design District, Denza showcased its flagship model, the Z9GT, defining luxury travel through technology. BYD Executive Vice President Li Ke, BYD Executive Vice President and Chief Scientist Lian Yubo, and BYD Global Design Director Wolfgang Egger attended the launch event together. Li Ke stated: "We are very proud that Denza..."
Porsche's global delivery volume decreased by 8% in the first quarter, with sales in China dropping by 42%.
The German luxury sports car manufacturer Porsche announced on Tuesday that its Global auto deliveries in the first quarter fell by 8% year-on-year to 71,470 units, impacted by declining demand in China and Europe. Specifically, deliveries in the Chinese market dropped by 42% year-on-year, while deliveries in Europe fell by 10%. In the German domestic market, deliveries decreased by 34% to 7,495 units. However, deliveries in the North American market grew by 37% to 20,698 units, partly due to delays related to imports for some models at the same time last year. A day earlier, the German Auto Manufacturers Mercedes-Benz also stated that it was affected by the decline in the Chinese market.
Jaguar Land Rover has suspended shipments to the USA due to tariff issues.
UK Auto Manufacturer Jaguar Land Rover has announced that it will suspend shipments to the USA for a month in order to deal with the "new trade terms" arising from the 25% tariffs imposed by President Trump. According to information from Jaguar Land Rover's official website, the company, which is owned by India's Tata Motors, has over 200 Dealers in the USA. A spokesperson for Jaguar Land Rover stated: "The USA is an important market for Jaguar Land Rover's luxury brands. As we work with our business partners to address the new trade terms, we are taking short-term measures, including suspending shipments in April, while we are also developing mid- to long-term plans."
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Zhao Zheng International: Downgraded ZHONGSHENG HLDG's profit forecast for this and next year, with the Target Price lowered to 24 HKD.
China Merchants International released a Research Report stating that ZHONGSHENG HLDG (00881) remains the most competitive company in China's Autos aftermarket. Based on its potential for large-scale integration of the aftermarket, there is an opportunity to gain more market share from weaker brands during the adjustment period of new car business and actively adjust brand structure for synchronized development with new forces. The institution estimates that ZHONGSHENG will have strong resilience in its aftermarket business this year, supporting steady growth in performance; however, short-term competition among luxury brands remains fierce, affecting the gross margin of new cars. The institution has lowered its profit forecast for the stock by 8% for this year and next, and has reduced the Target Price from 30 Hong Kong dollars to 24 Hong Kong dollars, with the target PE ratio adjusted from 15 times to 12.8 times.
Citi: Raises ZHONGSHENG HLDG Target Price to HKD 23.31, rating 'Buy.'
Citi released a Research Report stating that it has adjusted the Target Price for ZHONGSHENG HLDG (00881) from HKD 23.25 to HKD 23.31, with a rating of "Buy." The bank expects multiple growth drivers for the group, including a compound annual growth rate of 8 to 10% for sales revenue due to market consolidation between 2025 and 2027; the gross margin for new car sales of the Aito brand will stabilize between 4.5% and 7% within the next 12 months, with an estimated sales volume of about 0.04 million vehicles this year; and the existing German brands and luxury Japanese brands' new car sales gross margin may have bottomed out last year.
Zhao Changjiang was criticized by a Tengshi car owner for not knowing how to market? The person responded!
Sina Technology reported on March 31 that recently, on social media, a Consumer questioned why Tengshi is not engaging in marketing, stating, "It's a pretty good car, but it's not selling well; what's the problem?" In response, Zhao Changjiang, General Manager of the Tengshi Sales Department, stated, "Not every car needs to sell in huge quantities; we are positioned as a luxury brand." Another Consumer suggested, "Tengshi's debut 140-speed tire burst stabilization; both front and rear wheels can handle it, but you don't mention it at all." To this, Zhao Changjiang replied, "Low profile." However, this series of statements did not satisfy Tencent vehicle owners: "Is it a funeral celebration? Can't sell products and yet still take pride in being a luxury brand."
CITIC: Maintain YONGDA AUTO "Outperform Industry" rating and raise the Target Price to 3.00 Hong Kong dollars.
CICC released a Research Report stating that it maintains YONGDA AUTO (03669) 2025 Net income approximately unchanged, and introduces 2026 Net income of 0.462 billion yuan for the first time. The current stock price corresponds to a PE of 13.4 times for 2025 and 10.1 times for 2026, maintaining an outperform rating in the Industry. Due to the sector's valuation being elevated and the company's rich matrix of Electric Vehicles models, it has raised the Target Price by 29.9% to 3.00 HKD, corresponding to a PE of 15.0 times for 2025 and 11.4 times for 2026, with 2024 performance meeting the bank's expectations. CICC's main viewpoints are as follows: 2024 performance meets the bank's expectations.
The Avita 06 is available for pre-sale starting at 0.2159 million yuan and will officially launch in April.
On the evening of March 27, Sina Technology reported that Avita Technology officially launched the pre-sale of its fourth product, the Avita 06, positioned as a "smart and beautiful luxury sports sedan". It offers a total of five versions: pure electric and range-extended, with a starting price of 0.2159 million yuan. Chen Zhuo, the president of Avita Technology, stated: "The Avita 06 aims to become the first luxury car that can truly resonate with young people, combining original aesthetics and sporting passion, along with exquisite interior details that meet high-quality lifestyle demands. Moreover, it has to be fun to drive and equipped with cutting-edge technology. The Avita 06 will achieve all of this." The Avita 06 features 485.