I. Official Authoritative Blue Books (Must‑Read, Top‑Level View)
1. “China Automotive Industry and Technology Development Report 2025” (MIIT Equipment Center)
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Core: Policy, internationalization, green & low‑carbon, intelligent connected vehicles, industrial chain security – 8 sections, 32 chapters, official industry direction.
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Highlights: EU internal combustion engine ban, dual‑carbon goals, L3 regulations, chip/software self‑reliance, supply chain restructuring.
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Access: MIIT Equipment Industry Development Center, China Automotive Engineering Research Institute (CAERI).
2. Automotive Industry Blue Book Series (CAAM + CAERI, annual classic)
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“China Automotive Industry Development Report 2025”: Production & sales, import/export, competition landscape, technology roadmaps (electrification, intelligence, lightweighting).
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“China Auto Parts Industry Development Report 2025”: Dedicated to auto parts, focusing on “mechanical → electronics + software + materials”, X‑by‑wire chassis, domain controllers, die‑casting, recycled materials.
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“China Commercial Vehicle Industry Development Report 2025”: Heavy trucks, light trucks, buses – new energy transition and exports.
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Access: Social Sciences Academic Press, CAAM official website.
II. Brokerage and Consulting Firm In‑Depth Reports
1. Citic Securities “Auto|Moving Forward with Leaders: 2025 Annual and 2026 Q1 Review” (May 2026)
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Core: 2025‑2026 production & sales, export surge, leader differentiation, new tracks for parts (robotics, liquid cooling, AI energy).
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Highlights: Five driving forces for auto parts (policy, technology, user, competition, resources), globalization and premiumization.
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Access: Citic Securities Research, Wind, Hibor.
2. S&P Global China Ratings “Five Major Trends in Vehicle Manufacturing Industry 2026” (Dec 2025)
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Core: 2026 sales forecast, small NEV penetration, capacity consolidation, price war & profit recovery, credit divergence.
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Highlights: Industry shakeout pace, exit risks for small auto parts suppliers, advantages of leading suppliers.
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Access: S&P official website, Discovery Report.
3. Rui Xin Consulting “2026 China Automotive Industry High‑Quality Development White Paper” (March 2026)
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Core: 2025 production & sales 34.44 million units (global No.1), NEV penetration >50%, Chinese brands market share 69.5%, export explosion.
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Highlights: 15th Five‑Year transformation, autonomous driving commercialization, self‑controlled supply chain.
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Access: Discovery Report, Rui Xin Research Institute.
III. Special‑Track Reports (Auto Parts / NEV / Autonomous Driving)
1. Auto Parts Special – Desay SV / Huawei / Tuopu Industry Chain Reports (2025‑2026)
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Topics: Domain controllers (1000 TOPS+), X‑by‑wire chassis (fully decoupled steering/braking), giga‑casting (6800 tons), 800V high voltage, SiC electronic control, recycled aluminum/plastic (mandatory ratios from 2026).
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Core: Complete logic + data + cases from mechanical parts to systemic innovation.
2. NEV Special – “2025‑2030 Global New Energy Vehicle Industry Chain Report” (Power Battery Alliance)
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Core: Solid‑state batteries (2030 mass production), semi‑solid (2028), cobalt‑free/sodium batteries, fast charging (400km in 10 min), material recycling.
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Highlights: Lithium/cobalt resource constraints, cost reduction paths, global position of China’s supply chain.
3. Autonomous Driving Special – “China Intelligent Connected Vehicle Development Report 2025” (CAERI)
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Core: L3 regulation implementation, urban NOA, 4D radar + infrared + LiDAR fusion, large‑model cockpits, OTA subscriptions.
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Highlights: 2026‑2030 technology roadmaps, cost reduction curves, business model innovation.
IV. International Institution Reports (Global Landscape & Going‑Global Reference)
1. OECD “Global Automotive Industry Outlook 2025‑2030”
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Core: Global production & sales forecast, regional patterns (China/Europe/North America/Southeast Asia), electrification penetration, trade policies (CBAM).
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Highlights: Opportunities and barriers for Chinese automotive going global, impact of EU combustion engine ban.
2. McKinsey “The Future of the Automotive Supply Chain” (2026)
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Core: Supply chain nearshoring, geopolitical risks, chip/software self‑reliance, circular economy, digital supply chain.
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Highlights: Globalization strategy for auto parts companies, localized R&D and flexible manufacturing.
V. Free Access Channels & Recommended Combinations
1. Free Access Channels
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Official: MIIT Equipment Center, CAAM official website, CAERI (partial summaries free).
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Platforms: Discovery Report, Hibor Investment Research, Wind (institutional reports free/paid).
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WeChat public accounts: Auto Review, Gasgoo, Automotive Industry Observer, Smart Driving Circle.
2. Recommended Report Combinations (Ready to Use)
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Top‑level view: MIIT 2025 Blue Book + CAAM Parts Blue Book
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Data & logic: Citic 2026 Q1 Report + S&P Five Trends
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Track focus: Domain/X‑by‑wire/casting special reports + NEV industry chain + autonomous driving reports
