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Auto Show·Creation and Innovation | Shanghai Auto Show: An Attack to “Embrace Change”

editor — Wed, 23 Jun 2021 21:20:08 +0000

The wind comes from the east. The 19th Shanghai Auto Show has entered a countdown. The theme of this auto show is “Embracing Change”. The subtext is obvious: A new era is coming. So, in the new era, what kind of changes will spread to the three camps of independent, joint venture and luxury? Autonomy of “home battles” The booming independent brands are even more “menacing” on their home courts. “More than 150,000 SUVs grab the public, and 300,000 electric cars grab the BBA”, Geely shouted such a slogan, this time the Shanghai Auto Show not only launched a new Xingyue L, cut into the hinterland of the joint venture SUV, but also launched Ultra Krypton, disrupting high-end new energy. The price is full of confidence, and the once questioned design is now getting better and better. This time Changan UNI-T will launch a sports special edition and a new design language CS55 PLUS. In addition, GAC Trumpchi’s Shadow Leopard is also unique in design. Really worthy of appearance, become the protagonist of his own accord. However, a good-looking skin is always inseparable from “hard core” technology. With the continuous deepening of independent innovation, from Geely’s vast architecture platform, Changan’s Blue Whale power system to BYD’s blade battery, international giants are constantly seeking cooperation. This also means that The self-owned brands with “price ratio to win” have now successfully switched to “technological advancement to win”. In addition to technological innovation, high-end efforts are also the essence of the reform of independent brands in recent years. In 2016 and 2017, the WEY brand under Great Wall and the Lynk & Co brand under Geely came out one after another. Last year, Dongfeng and SAIC Roewe also released Lantu and R brands respectively, targeting the high-end new energy market. “The high-end new energy market is a strategic choice for independent brands, and it is also a good opportunity.” Nowadays, independent brands have taken a certain advantage in the field of new energy vehicles. The development of “changing lanes and overtaking” previously predicted by experts has gradually changed from a dream to a reality. “One Vision” joint venture “If you don’t succeed in China, you will lose in the world.” For joint venture car companies, how to better adapt to the Chinese market is one of the eternal problems. And when the weather vane of the Chinese auto market changes, The joint venture appears to be “not active.” Japanese giants Toyota and Nissan have always been ambiguous about the “new four modernizations”. At the end of last year, Toyota’s head Akio Toyoda even expressed public dissatisfaction with the “electric vehicle revolution” that is currently emerging. He pointedly pointed out that the auto industry welcomes new entrants and anyone can build a car as long as they have technical capabilities. But Akio Toyoda also said that “Tesla” only sells “recipes” to consumers, and Toyota has a real kitchen and chef. Compared with the “ambiguity” of the Japanese system, the Korean system, the law system, or the powerless. In recent years, the market share of Korean and French cars has been declining. According to the latest data, the share of Korean cars has fallen from 4.9% in the past to 3.4%, and French cars have dropped from 1.4% to 0.2%. How to turn around is more urgent for the situation of constant marginalization. However, there are also chasers. American brands are coming late. “Being late may not necessarily lose”, the new models built by SAIC General Motors can not be underestimated in terms of electrification and intelligent connectivity. The German public also smelled the crisis early. At the Volkswagen Group’s annual meeting two years ago, the chairman of the board of directors of the Volkswagen Group Deiss announced that by 2028, 22 million electric vehicles will be delivered globally, and more than half will come from the Chinese market. In addition to the “radical” slogan, its actions are also very rapid. Following the launch of ID.4 by North and South Volkswagen in January this year, the Shanghai Auto Show will immediately launch the exclusive ID.6 family for the Chinese market. The speed of product introduction is a bit off guard. If you change, you can lose the market. In other words, whoever can catch the hearts of Chinese consumers faster will be able to return to the market. The joint venture brand that was once so far ahead needs to hold on to its own turf. “Disrupted” luxury “Tesla” has been jealous for a long time. In the era of fuel vehicles, BBA (Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Audi) firmly grasped the right to speak and became the benchmark of luxury. In the era of electric vehicles, Tesla has become the mainstream, and its performance, evolution speed and price are all new benchmarks. Its performance is crushing BBA. As a result, a “pure electric counterattack” was officially launched. According to information from Feilv Automobile, at the Shanghai Auto Show, Mercedes-Benz has brought three new pure electric models of “ABS” from the Mercedes EQ family; BMW brands iX and i4 will be unveiled in China, and then listed in China this year; In addition, Audi Q4 e-tron and domestic Audi e-tron will also be unveiled during the Shanghai Auto Show. It is not difficult to see that in the current increasingly fierce competition, BBA is accelerating the completion of the electrified product line map. Only through the continuous penetration of products into the market hinterland can we hope to gain a firm foothold in the future era. The first-line main battlefield continues to expand, and the second-line camp is constantly evolving. In the century of automobile development history, luxury brands have always played the leading role, but during the transition period of old and new cars, their opponents have begun to change: the red flag, which has a dark horse, has already been sitting in the second-line sales crown. And the average price of Weilai Automobile, which just mentioned 100,000+, has exceeded 400,000 yuan. Market sales and ranking are certainly important, But on another new track, who can keep the lead is equally important. With new trends and changes, the auto market is undergoing new changes every day, and the best way to deal with changes is to “embrace changes.”

The all-new Highlander/Xijun, the first new car at the Shanghai Auto Show

editor — Wed, 23 Jun 2021 13:55:07 +0000

As the biggest event in the global auto industry in April, the biennial Shanghai Auto Show will kick off on April 19. According to rough statistics, this year’s Shanghai Auto Show will have nearly 150 new cars. Previously, we have summarized the Chinese brand SUVs, Chinese brand sedans, Chinese brand new energy vehicles, joint venture SUVs, joint venture/imported new energy vehicles, joint venture/imported sedans, and key new vehicles on the Shanghai Auto Show. Today’s article we Let’s take a look at what are the key starting new cars at this year’s auto show. New Dongfeng Nissan X-Jun In terms of appearance, the new Dongfeng Nissan Qijun is basically the same as the overseas version. The new car draws on the design elements of the Nissan Xmotion concept car, and the shape has become more fashionable and atmospheric. Compared with the current model, the overall line is much tougher. The area of the inverted trapezoidal front center grid is further enlarged, and the popular split headlight group is also adopted. The upper area is the turn signal and daytime running lights. The lower area is the far and near beam lights. In terms of interior, the new car also continues the overseas version of the model, adopting the latest design language. The 10.8-inch head-up display, 12.3-inch LCD instrument panel, 9.0-inch floating central control LCD screen, and wireless mobile phone charging are all equipped in the car, further enhancing the sense of technology of the interior. In addition, the new car also supports Apple CarPlay and Android Auto in-vehicle systems. The newly shaped handlebar style looks more refined, and the handlebar is also equipped with a four-wheel drive adjustment knob. In addition, the new car is also equipped with four-door keyless entry, three-zone automatic air conditioning, rear air conditioning outlets, and rear seat heating. In terms of power, Dongfeng Nissan’s new generation of Qijun will be equipped with the newly developed 1.5T VC-TURBO engine, which is a variable compression ratio inline three-cylinder turbocharged engine with a compression ratio of 8:1-14:1. Intelligent switching, maximum power 150kW (204 horsepower), peak torque 300Nm. In terms of transmission, it has not been known from the channel which gearbox it is using, and the declaration information shows that the new car will provide a four-wheel drive version. Domestic brand new Mercedes-Benz C-class long wheelbase version A few days ago, Mercedes-Benz officially released a preview of the domestically-made new Mercedes-Benz C-class long-wheelbase version. The new car will officially debut at the Shanghai Auto Show. The new car basically follows the design style of the overseas model, closely following the design concept of the E-class and the new S-class. The wheelbase of the new car will be lengthened by 89mm to 2954mm, which is 34mm longer than the current domestic long-wheelbase C-Class. In combination with the previously exposed declaration drawings, the domestically-made new Mercedes-Benz C-class long-wheelbase version basically follows the design style of the overseas version, closely following the design concepts of the E-class and the new S-class. The front air intake grille presents a trapezoidal design with full internal coordination. The Tianxing middle grid, coupled with the slender headlight shape and the sporty front surround, visually takes into account the elegant and sporty look of the whole vehicle. In addition, it is worth noting that domestic models will continue to provide standard versions. On the side of the body, an obvious shoulder line runs from the front to the rear, giving the new car a design effect like a double-layer waistline. The new car at the rear uses the familiar “eye-catching” taillights as the visual focus. The LED main light source inside the light group is straight and transparent, and the lighting effect is very dazzling. The shape of the lower bumper also echoes the front face, with some chrome trims and other details embellished in simplicity. In terms of power, the new car will be equipped with 1.5T inline four-cylinder (model 254915), 1.5T inline four-cylinder +48V (model 254915), 2.0T inline four-cylinder (model 254920) produced by Beijing Benz Automobile Co., Ltd. There are different types of power, the maximum power is 125kW (168 horsepower), 150kW (204 horsepower), 150kW (204 horsepower). In terms of transmission, referring to the current models, all are matched with a 9-speed automatic manual gearbox, and some models also provide 4MATIC four-wheel drive system. SAIC Audi A7L It has been learned recently that the highly anticipated SAIC Volkswagen Audi A7L will be officially released at the brand night event to be held on April 18. As the first model built by SAIC Volkswagen Audi, from the previous pictures exposed on the Internet, the Audi A7L has been fully extended for the body size. Judging from the exposed pictures, the Audi A7L is in the process of shooting a promotional video. Compared with the Audi A7, the body size of the Audi A7L has been fully extended. From the picture, we can clearly see that the body shape of the Audi A7L is close to the conventional three. The van is no longer the fastback shape of the Audi A7, but the rapid descent of the C-pillar still makes it more dynamic than the Audi A6L. The left side of the new car has the words A7L on the left and the words SAIC Audi, 55 TFSI and quattro on the right. In addition to telling us the domestic identity of this car, the Audi A7L will also be equipped with a 3.0TFSI V6 turbocharged engine. Combined with previous data, the engine has a maximum output of 250kW (340 horsepower) and a peak torque of 500Nm. In addition, the new car will also be equipped with different versions of 2.0TFSI engines. The fourth-generation Toyota Highlander A few days ago, Aika Motors learned from GAC Toyota that the fourth-generation Toyota Highlander will officially debut during the 2021 Shanghai Auto Show, which opens on April 19. The new car declaration information has been exposed. In addition to the major changes in appearance, the power will also be equipped with a 2.5L hybrid system. According to previous reports, the new car is expected to be officially launched in September this year. From the appearance point of view, the new generation of GAC Toyota Highlander is more in line with the aesthetics of current consumers in terms of appearance. The upper narrow and lower width is similar to the trapezoidal grille design. The grille is blackened to make the new car look. Get up more sporty. The headlights of the new car still use a long and narrow design, which makes the front face look more coordinated. As for the rear, the rear of the new car has a more design sense. The concave-convex shape makes the new car look more sporty. The taillight group and the headlight group are echoed, and both adopt a slender design. In terms of size, the length, width and height of the new car are 4965/1930/1750mm respectively, and the wheelbase is 2850mm. We also see the blue logo on the tail, which further highlights the hybrid identity of the new car. In terms of configuration, it can be seen from the exposed information that the new car provides a number of optional configurations, including reversing images, reversing radar, luggage racks, sunroofs, etc., as well as optional ETC on-board devices. In terms of power, the currently declared vehicle model exposed this time is equipped with a 2.5L hybrid system, and the maximum engine power is 141kW (192 horsepower). A new generation of Lexus NX The new generation of Lexus NX will make its world premiere at the Shanghai Auto Show, which opens on April 19. Judging from the previously leaked official map, the new car adopts a highly recognizable family design language and is based on the TNGA architecture. It is expected that the new generation of Lexus NX will be on sale within this year. On the whole, the new generation of Lexus NX has a softer styling design than the current model. The spindle-shaped air intake grille has been retained and has been redesigned for the central grid. In addition, the headlight group will use a new LED light source, the visual effect is more sharp. In terms of interior, the new generation of NX also adopts a new style. Compared with the symmetrical style of the previous generation models, the new car’s shape can be said to have a more sense of design. In terms of details, the car is equipped with a brand-new steering wheel, full LCD instrumentation, large-size central control screen and so on. In the details, we can see that the car will be equipped with wireless charging, electronic shift lever, etc., and the technology configuration has also been further improved. In terms of power, the car will provide three power configurations of NX 200, NX 350h and NX 450h+, covering different levels of fuel, hybrid and plug-in hybrid. The new Audi Q5L In terms of styling, the new Audi Q5L continues the styling design of overseas models, adopting the latest family-style design language, and the octagonal air intake grille makes the front face look flatter. In addition, the headlights of the new car have also been adjusted. , Adopting an “arrow-shaped” design. It also provides the S line package and the Advanced line package. The front face of the sporty S line package uses a honeycomb grille design. As for the rear, the overall design of the new car has not changed much, mainly because the new OLED taillights are used, and a decorative strip connects the two taillights to further create a penetrating effect. As for the power system, the new Audi Q5L will be equipped with a 2.0T gasoline engine, and will continue to provide two power levels of 40 TFSI and 45 TFSI. The maximum power is 150kW (204 hp) and 195kW (265 hp), and the maximum torque is 320Nm and 370Nm, respectively. All match 12V light mixing system. FAW-Volkswagen TALAGON Aika Motors learned from the official sources that as a new flagship SUV created by FAW-Volkswagen, FAW-Volkswagen TALAGO, which is positioned as a medium and large SUV, will officially debut at the Shanghai Auto Show that opens on April 19. It is reported that FAW-Volkswagen TALAGON will continue the naming form of “Tan X”. At present, FAW-Volkswagen has registered multiple Chinese names for it, including Tanlang, Tanlu, Tanyang and Tanrui. It is expected that the new car will be launched. It will go on sale in June. In terms of styling, FAW-Volkswagen TALAGON has a high consistency with the previously released SMV concept car. The new car incorporates new family-style design elements, in which the headlight group and the front center grid are fused together, and chrome-plated decorations are added to the interior. The strips are decorated to make it more refined and dynamic. From the side view, although it is a medium and large SUV, the overall lines are not bloated at all. In terms of body size, the length, width and height of FAW-Volkswagen TALAGON are 5152*2002*1795mm respectively. The wheelbase is the same as SAIC Volkswagen Touron, reaching 2980mm. The interior adopts a six-seat and seven-seat layout design, and the rear part adopts the current popular The through-type taillights are well recognizable when lit at night. In the power section, FAW-Volkswagen TALAGON is equipped with a high- and low-power version of 2.0TSI engines, with maximum output of 137kW (186 horsepower) and 162kW (220 horsepower), and peak torques of 320Nm and 350Nm, respectively. The transmission part is matched with a 7-speed dual-clutch gearbox and equipped with a four-wheel drive system

The cat model ‘stormed’ at the Chinese auto show

Minh Thu (lược dịch) — Thu, 17 Jun 2021 16:11:13 +0000

Maomao the cat became a car advertising model in China to attract female customers.
A 2-year-old cat named Maomao in Chongqing City is “storming” on Chinese social networks because of his professionalism in the role of a car advertising model at many large and small exhibitions. Accordingly, each Maomao modeling session costs from 5,000 to 10,000 yuan ($780 to $1,560).

Maomao is no ordinary cat because he can make money with his talent as a model at car shows in China. Like other professional models, before going on the catwalk, Maomao is also carefully made-up, wearing gorgeous and eye-catching costumes. During the shift, which lasts about two hours, Maomao can sit still in the car or lie motionless on the bonnet. Customers can freely interact with Maomao to pose for photos, record videos and even livestream. Mr. Zheng Zhi, Maomao’s owner who works in the field of car advertising, said Maomao started working as a car advertising model half a year ago. “Dogs and cats can completely become car advertising models to attract visitors. Usually, female models are hired to attract male clients. This is not fair to women. What will they have to see other than cars at the shows? Therefore, I think Maomao can be the solution for female customers. Maomao has become famous and received a lot of positive feedback,” said Mr. Zheng. Before entering the modeling business, Mr. Zheng trained Maomao in a number of skills. In addition, Maomao is very friendly by nature and has never bitten or scratched people, so he can get along with customers visiting auto shows. Mr. Zheng also plans to help people who follow his personal page turn the dogs and cats into advertising models, thereby bringing an income to the owners and joy for the animals themselves.

Ready to go 2021 Shanghai Auto Show will debut in Shanghai in April

editor — Fri, 11 Jun 2021 05:21:06 +0000

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On April 15th, AKCAR was informed that the 19th Shanghai International Automobile Industry Exhibition (referred to as the 2021 Shanghai Auto Show) with the theme of “Embracing Change” will be held at the National Convention and Exhibition Center (Shanghai) from April 19th to 28th. ) Debut. As the world’s first A-class auto show to be held as scheduled this year, the 2021 Shanghai Auto Show will continue to play its role as a vane leading the technology and market of the global automotive industry. This exhibition is sponsored by China Association of Automobile Manufacturers, Shanghai Council for the Promotion of International Trade, and China Council for the Promotion of International Trade Automobile Industry Branch. It is organized by Shanghai International Exhibition Co., Ltd., and the European co-organizer is Munich Expo Group/IMAG. The special support unit is China Machinery Industry Federation, and the support unit is China Automotive Engineering Society. In the exhibition schedule, April 19th to 20th are Media Days, which only receive news media; April 21st to 23rd are Professional Visitor Days; April 24th to 28th are Public Days. ICA Auto was informed that the 2021 Shanghai Auto Show attracted a total of 1,000 companies to actively participate in the exhibition, with a total exhibition area of 360,000 square meters. H, 5.1H, 6.1H, 6.2H, 7.1H, 7.2H, 8.1H, 8.2H); 2 pavilions (1.2H, 2.2H) in the automotive technology and supply chain exhibition area; media area (5.2H). In addition, there are also functional and service areas such as lounges and infirmaries in the museum. Tickets for this year’s auto show are all electronic tickets. Visitors must perform real-name authentication in advance and then check their valid IDs to enter the venue (non-mainland Chinese audiences must enter the venue with valid passports and other valid IDs), and visit the venue strictly according to the visit date marked on the electronic ticket. Specifically, there will be the following brands in the vehicle exhibition area: Volkswagen brand (FAW-Volkswagen, Volkswagen Import, SAIC-Volkswagen), Audi brand (FAW-Volkswagen Audi, SAIC-Audi), SAIC-Volkswagen Skoda, FAW-Volkswagen Jetta brand , Mercedes-Benz, BMW and MINI, Dongfeng Peugeot, Dongfeng Citroen, Ford, Lincoln, SAIC General Motors (Buick, Chevrolet, Cadillac), Volvo, Jaguar Land Rover, GAC Fick, GAC Mitsubishi, Toyota, GAC Toyota, Lexus, Honda, GAC Honda, GAC Acura, Nissan, Infiniti, Mazda, Subaru, Hyundai and Beijing Hyundai, Genesis, Kia and Dongfeng Yueda Kia, Polestar, Wuling, New Baojun, etc. all participated in the exhibition. FAW Hongqi, Dongfeng Motor (Dongfeng Fengshen, Dongfeng Fengxing, Fengxing, Yuexiang Technology, etc.), SAIC Group (Roewe, MG, Chase), Changan Automobile (Changan Passenger Car, Changan Auchan), BAIC Group (BEIJING Automobile, Beijing Off-Road) , Beiqi Foton), GAC (GAC Trumpchi, GAC Aian), Geely, Great Wall Motors (Haval, Great Wall Artillery, WEY), BYD, Chery, Jetto, Starway, Sihao, Lynk, etc. Will fully participate in the exhibition. Among them, tanks and extremely krypton will make their debut at the 2021 Shanghai Auto Show. Bentley, Porsche, Lamborghini, Maserati, Aston Martin, Rolls Royce and other luxury brands will actively participate in the exhibition. Fujian Mercedes-Benz, Bosu, Platinum Chi, Shangji ⒀ Pie⒈ forced┢⑽ petal arc⒔ 鸸凇⒄ longing ǘ⒙Zizijun AM, Keti Automobile, Maisha Rui, Juntian, ASPARK, Kafu, Amodi Luxurious modified brands such as Luo, Luman, Aoxuan, Locomotive, and Jinghang will also be unveiled. New energy brands such as Zhonghengchi, HiPhi, Zhiji Auto, R Auto, Lantu, and Hechuang Auto will make their debut at this auto show. Tesla, NIO, Ideal, Xiaopeng, Weimar Motors, Nezha Motors, Cyrus, Zero Running, Chery New Energy, Euler, ARCFOX Polar Fox, Geometry, etc. will also participate in this auto show. At the same time, commercial vehicle manufacturers such as SAIC Motor (Commercial Vehicles), Foton Motor, Grove, etc. appeared on the same stage. In addition, Honda Motorcycle, Ducati, Harley-Davidson and other motorcycle companies will also participate in the exhibition. Automotive Technology and Supply Chain Exhibition Area: The 2021 Shanghai Auto Show Automotive Technology and Supply Chain Exhibition Area has a net exhibition area of 27,000 square meters, leading the future development trend of automotive technology with technology. International first-tier parts suppliers such as Bosch, Denso, ZF, Aisin, Continental, Faurecia, Valeo, BorgWarner, Dana, Amberford, Webasto, Schaeffler, Hitachi, Autoliv, Mahler, Marelli, Hella, Gestamp, Antolin, Toyoda Gosei, Toyota Boshoku, NSK, NTN, American Axle, Garrett, Novelis, NGK, Johnson Electric, etc. Half of the top 100 suppliers exhibited the latest key technologies and developments in automobiles; well-known domestic companies such as Huawei, Huayu Automobile, Baosteel Group, Fast, Wuling Industry, Lingyun Industry, Renben Group, Honeycomb Easy, SAIC Transmission, Noble Automotive Systems, Seiko Group, Wind, Mande Electronics, Huayang, Wanliyang, etc. will present the latest automotive-related products and technologies to the automotive industry. In response to changes in the automotive industry, future travel fields such as Baidu, Horizon, China Mobile, Datang Gaohong, Desay SV, Weiliden, Sensata, DJI, NavInfo, SenseTime, Wanji Technology, Neusoft Group, Nearly a hundred leading companies in chips, radar, ADAS, autonomous driving solutions, Internet of Vehicles, and high-precision maps, including Zhongke Chuangda, fully interpret the future development direction of automotive electrification, intelligence, networking and informatization, and promote automotive, Industries such as electronics, software, communications, and transportation are deeply integrated. At the same time, in the new energy sector, domestic representative new energy manufacturing companies such as Zhuzhou CRRC, Honeycomb Energy, Weishi Energy, BYD Battery, Yiwei Power, Lishen Battery, and AVIC Optoelectronics will display batteries, electric drives, electronic controls, etc. The latest technology and products. 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Ready to go 2021 Shanghai Auto Show will debut in Shanghai in April

editor — Fri, 11 Jun 2021 04:30:07 +0000

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The 2021 Shanghai Auto Show is officially unveiled. Can the new generation of Frost return to its peak?

editor — Thu, 10 Jun 2021 10:45:06 +0000

Editor’s guide: Can the new generation of Forys help Changan Ford regain its former style in the A-class family car market?
With Ford Europe’s announcement of the suspension of Mondeo’s sales, coupled with the previous plan to cancel most of its car business for the North American market. In essence, Ford has shifted its focus of future products to the development of SUVs, pickup trucks, commercial vehicles and new energy vehicles. However, compared with the European and American markets, the Chinese market still has its own particularities. Car products still occupy a large market share in the Chinese auto market, especially the A-class car market, which is still a piece of cake that cannot be given up for major auto companies.

As a special model designed specifically for the Chinese market, Friesland has shouldered the responsibility of supporting brand sales when Changan Ford was at its lowest point. In 2017, Furuisi created a monthly sales peak of 35,400 vehicles. However, after entering 2018, Furuisi’s sales began to gradually decline. This year coincided with the launch of a facelifted model by Fu Ruisi. The limited product power upgrades of the facelifted Ferriss, coupled with the strong iterations of rivals, are the main reasons for the continued decline in sales of Changan Ford Ferriss. In the 80,000-120,000 yuan market, Dongfeng Nissan Sylphy’s product strength is far ahead. Compared with products such as Yidong PLUS of the same level, Furuisi can’t find cheapness in terms of design, space, power, configuration or price, and it is inevitable that sales will decline. Another key factor that contributed to the decline in sales of Fraise is that Changan Ford has equipped the entire series of Fraise with a three-cylinder engine. Under the circumstances at the time, the entire market was extremely repulsive to three-cylinder engines. This is also one of the reasons why the new generation of Ford Focus has lost its sales during the same period. Now, as Changan Ford’s sales pick up, it will again compete in the A-class sedan market. On April 12, Changan Ford’s new generation of Forys announced the opening of pre-sales. The pre-sale price of the diamond version is 105,800 yuan, which will be officially unveiled at the 2021 Shanghai Auto Show. Can the new generation of Forys help Changan Ford regain its former style in the A-class sedan market? In terms of appearance, the new generation of Changan Ford Firefly adopts a completely localized design. The design elements of the entire front face are taken from Changan Ford Sharp World PLUS, which looks very grand and stylish. On the car side, the proportions of the new car’s body are handled very harmoniously. At the rear of the car, the new generation of Frost adopts a modified 3D taillight design, which is very recognizable. On the whole, the new generation of Forex’s style is still in line with the aesthetics of the current Chinese market, thanks to the efforts of Ford’s local Chinese design team. As for the interior part, as an economical A-class car, the new generation of Frost has obvious upgrades in the interior. The whole interior is more textured in terms of materials and workmanship, and the design is also very simple. High-end models are also equipped with integrated 10.25-inch dual large screens, and the car-machine system supports functions such as navigation, multimedia, and Internet of Vehicles. In terms of safety configuration, there are 6 airbags/air curtains and other configurations. In this price range, the new generation of Forex’s configuration level is good. In terms of size, the body measurements of the new-generation Changan Ford Firefly are: 4633/1825/1490mm, and the wheelbase is 2687mm. Compared with the previous generation of Floyd (4587/1825/1490mm, wheelbase of 2687mm), the wheelbase of the new generation of Floyd has not changed, only the length of the car has been lengthened. Inferring from this, the new generation of Forex is expected to be built on the platform of the previous model. For the power part, the new generation of Changan Ford Fireworks will continue to be equipped with a 1.5L three-cylinder naturally aspirated engine with a maximum power output of 122 horsepower and a peak torque of 152 Nm. It is matched with a 6-speed manual or a 6-speed automatic manual transmission. Compared with the old version of Friesland, the power calibration of the new generation of Friesland has not changed. On the whole, the new generation of Changan Ford Fireworks has obvious upgrades in design and configuration, and its shortcomings may be mainly concentrated in the two parts of space and power. In particular, the strategy of continuing to use the three-cylinder engine is perhaps the most difficult problem that the new generation of Forex needs to overcome. Although major manufacturers have adopted three-cylinder engines due to the pressure of stricter emission regulations, from the perspective of consumers, three-cylinder engines are still unacceptable products. Since there are still models with four-cylinder engines at the same level to choose from, three-cylinder engines must be the one to be rejected. As an economical A-class sedan, the new generation of Changan Ford Ford Focus wants to return to its former peak of sales, and it may fight against Nissan Sylphy and Changan Yidong PLUS. The final decisive factor may be price. If there are surprises in the pricing, would you consider the new generation of Fruis? Since 2021, Changan Ford’s sales have shown signs of picking up. Its cumulative sales in the first quarter of this year reached 49,325, a year-on-year increase of nearly 50%. However, the driving force for the increase in sales of Changan Ford is mainly concentrated on SUV models. Ruiji, Ruijie PLUS, and the sixth-generation Ford Explorer are the current eukaryotes of Changan Ford. Original author: He Wei Editor: He Wei

In the era of electrification, this Chinese brand is still doing research and development of internal combustion engines｜Shanghai Auto Show 2021

editor — Tue, 11 May 2021 09:07:08 +0000

Reporter | Hou Zhuokai

Edit | 1 At present, with the increasingly stringent domestic emission regulations and tax requirements, domestic small-displacement turbocharged engines are in the heat of the industry. In the high-end market, Chinese auto brands do not have large-displacement engines and self-developed high-end transmissions to match them. But this situation has been broken. On April 19, Great Wall Motor Hive Yichuang released the first domestically-developed 3.0T+9AT/9HAT powertrain. It is understood that this powertrain consists of the 6Z30 engine independently developed by Great Wall Motors and the first domestic 9-speed hydraulic automatic transmission/the first domestic P2 hybrid 9-speed hydraulic automatic transmission. The new powertrain will be used for vertical placement. The layout of the Great Wall Motors tank platform will be mass-produced within this year. As the flagship power of Great Wall Motor’s high-efficiency fuel technology route, the 6Z30 3.0T engine adopts a V-type 6-cylinder type, adopts dual injection system, Miller cycle, dual VGT supercharger, intake manifold integrated water-cooled intercooler, and full map engine Oil pump and other technologies can output 260kW maximum power and 500N·m maximum torque, and currently have the strongest performance attributes among Chinese auto brands’ 3.0L displacement engines. This engine has strong low torque, and the official said it can burst out 340N·m of torque at 1000rpm, which can cover a variety of off-road life related products such as large SUVs, pickups, and RVs. At the same time, this engine meets the national 6b+RDE, Euro VI d, SULEV30 and other emission standards. It is matched with 9AT and 9HAT transmissions. Among them, the 9AT transmission is an advanced transmission used in the vertical high-efficiency fuel power system; the 9HAT transmission is a P2 hybrid transmission used in the hybrid power system. Great Wall Motor’s 9AT transmission is the first 9-speed hydraulic automatic transmission in China. It adopts the self-developed hydraulic automatic transmission structure scheme optimization program and intelligent integrated electronic hydraulic module and other technologies, hoping to achieve a breakthrough in transmission performance. Under the condition that the transmission size is controllable, the transmission load capacity of up to 600N·m is realized. Based on the powerful torque support of the 3.0T engine, the 9AT transmission sets the three gears 7, 8, and 9 as overspeed gears to improve the fuel economy performance of the vehicle. In daily driving, the 9th gear can be engaged when the vehicle speed reaches about 90km/h. The 9HAT transmission released this time is the first P2 hybrid 9-speed hydraulic automatic transmission in China. On the basis of 9AT, 9HAT adds a high-power P2 hybrid motor, which can realize the pure electric or hybrid drive mode of the whole vehicle. The transmission load capacity of up to 750N·m can be achieved while the transmission size is controllable, which further improves the power and ride comfort of the vehicle. In the end, the 3.0T+9HAT powertrain can achieve a total system power of 410kW and a peak torque of 750N·m. Last year, Great Wall Motors released a multi-platform strategy. Among them, the lemon hybrid DHT, 4N20 2.0T+9DCT/9HDCT, P4 three-in-one pure electric bridge in the “Lemon platform” has formed a system power from 35kW to 320kW, and the installed models are from Layout from A00 to D.

Elon Musk’s Tesla has been criticized for being ‘arrogant and bossy’ in China

Thảo Cao — Thu, 29 Apr 2021 05:23:08 +0000

Elon Musk’s electric car company is facing increasing pressure in China when it is heavily criticized by the media and regulators of this country.
According to the CNBC Tesla is facing one of the worst public relations crises in China, the market considered the most important for the US electric car maker’s growth.

On April 19, a woman who claimed to be a Tesla customer climbed onto the roof of a Tesla car at a Shanghai auto show. She wears a T-shirt with the words “brake not working”. Tesla car owners in China have been complaining about brakes on social media for months. The Shanghai police identified the woman named Zhang and said she was sentenced to 5 days in prison for disturbing public order. Tesla is constantly in trouble in the Chinese market. Photo: Reuters. The three lessons of Tesla Tesla accused the woman of being involved in a “speed violation” collision in February. During two months of negotiations, she refused to have a third party inspect it but demanded a refund for the car. Reply to the magazine Caijing Tesla China Vice President Tao Lin revealed that the woman was demanding high compensation and the company had no reason to pay. In a post on Weibo, Tesla claims not to compromise with “unreasonable requests”. After that, state media and government agencies quickly reprimanded Tesla. State news agencies publish a series of editorials. The Chinese government’s Central Disciplinary Committee also issued a warning statement. An article titled “Three Lessons Tesla must learn” advised the American electric car maker to respect the Chinese consumer market. “The arrogant and bossy attitude that the company shows in public is deplorable and unacceptable. This could seriously damage the company’s reputation and customer base in the Chinese market, “said the report. The Hoan Cau Times criticize. Tesla apologized for failing to promptly address the vehicle owner’s problems. The billion-dollar country is an important market for Tesla. Photo: Reuters. In posts on Weibo, Tesla said it was “ready to cooperate with the authorities”. The company claims to “self-check and fix to fix” problems in the customer service process. Tesla expanded its market share to 1.4 billion people over the past two years. With the support of the Beijing government, Tesla built a large factory in Shanghai in 2019. Last year, Model 3 cars produced at this factory began to be delivered to customers. Tesla’s sales in China have more than doubled by 2020. The Model 3 is the best-selling electric vehicle in the billion-population market. Tighten control CEO Elon Musk even met Chinese Premier Li Keqiang in 2019. But success always comes with attention, especially as Chinese homegrown companies are looking for a foothold in the market. This country’s electric car school. China’s favorable policies for the electric car industry spurred the birth of startups like Nio and Xpeng Motors. These businesses did not hide their ambition to compete with Tesla, although sales were still far behind. “The leading company brings a lot of benefits to China. But when that company dominates the market, it no longer benefits Beijing,” said Bill Russo, founder and CEO of private companies. Investment, Automobility Limited, commented. Companies like Daimler’s Volkswagen and Mercedes have been under similar scrutiny in the past, he said. The leading company brings many benefits to China. But when that company dominates the market, it no longer benefits Beijing Bill Russo, CEO of Automobility Limited Negative news about Tesla has increased in China over the past months. In early 2021, a Tesla Model 3 is believed to have exploded in a Shanghai garage. According to a post in state media, there are at least 10 reports in 2020 of Tesla drivers being unable to control the vehicle. On April 13, on Dongjiang Avenue (Guangzhou), a Tesla caught fire after colliding with a roadblock and another vehicle, leading to the death of a passenger. After the incident, some Tesla owners said they were prevented from driving on highways. Chinese police appear to be blocking all Tesla vehicles from running on the highway because of safety concerns. On March 19, the news agency Bloomberg citing some sources about the Chinese military’s claim that omnidirectional cameras and ultrasonic sensors on Tesla vehicles could reveal the location. A Twitter account posted a picture with the caption: “In Guangzhou, #Tesla trams are not allowed to travel on highways”. Photo: Twitter. Therefore, the ban on the company’s vehicles to ensure the security of military information. All Tesla car users were required to park outside military complexes. In February, the China Market Administration (SAMR) met with Tesla’s subsidiaries to discuss vehicle quality. The agency’s statement on April 21 showed that they were very concerned about the incident at the Shanghai auto show. SAMR also directs local regulators to strengthen the protection of consumers’ interests. Billionaire Musk is looking for a way. In March, in an interview with state television CCTV China’s future “is going to be great,” he said, and that the country is “the biggest market” for Tesla.

Continue to grow with e-cars in China

editor — Fri, 23 Apr 2021 18:27:09 +0000

With almost no foreign visitors, the world’s largest auto show in Shanghai is like a Chinese industry get-together. E-cars also play a central role in the Asian market for German corporations.

From Steffen Wurzel, ARD studio Shanghai In the country of origin of the Covid 19 pandemic, Corona hardly plays a role anymore. The economy is running again. This can be seen in the automotive industry, among other things. Analysts expect the Chinese auto market to grow by at least six percent this year.

Strong growth in electric cars

According to experts, sales of electric cars in China will increase at an above-average rate, which means that an increase of 70 percent is possible in the People’s Republic this year. So far, the US car company Tesla and numerous domestic e-car startups have been selling electric cars in China. The latter are called, for example, Xiaopeng, Nio , Li-Auto and Aiways. So far, these brands are hardly known in Germany. Nevertheless, China’s bustling e-car companies have made a difference in the boardrooms of the three major German car manufacturers. As far as China is concerned, BMW, Daimler and Volkswagen are now also focusing on electromobility.

German manufacturers with trade fair premieres

This can be seen from today at the auto show in Shanghai. Mercedes is showing its battery-powered models EQA and EQB, BMW is presenting the iX and the ID6 is having its world premiere at Volkswagen. Some analysts criticize that the largest German car company Volkswagen entered the e-mobility sector in China far too late. That rejected VW China boss Stephan Wöllenstein at the start of the fair. “Volkswagen almost has a good tradition of coming a little later, but all the more violently. That will probably be the case again with electromobility,” said Wöllenstein. “I think we’ve done our homework right now.” This gives the group the chance to make customers an offer that many competing companies, especially e-car startups, find it very difficult to find.

World’s largest auto show with almost no foreign visitors

With around 1000 exhibitors, “Auto China” in Shanghai is the largest auto show in the world. There will be almost no visitors from abroad. Because China’s leadership has kept the borders of the People’s Republic almost completely closed to foreigners for a good 13 months. This year, the trade fair in Shanghai is primarily a Chinese industry get-together.

Hyundai Santa Cruz pickup officially launched globally

Viết Hoàng — Fri, 16 Apr 2021 10:43:07 +0000

The first Hyundai pickup model named Santa Cruz was officially revealed globally with a sporty appearance and modern equipment.

After the concept of this pickup was introduced at the North American auto show in 2015, Hyundai Santa Cruz has repeatedly leaked the commercial test version and officially launched recently. Notably, Hyundai doesn’t call this model a “pickup,” but rather it likes the name Sport Adventure Vehicle.

In terms of power, Santa Cruz is equipped with a 2.5L 4-cylinder naturally aspirated engine. Currently, the Korean manufacturer says this machine produces more than 190 horsepower and a maximum torque of more than 244 Nm. Mated to that is an 8-speed automatic transmission with all-wheel drive (AWD).

Hyundai Santa Cruz with a sporty and aggressive appearance.

In addition, the car also owns the option of a turbocharged 2.5L 4-cylinder engine, for a maximum capacity of more than 275 hp and a maximum torque of more than 420 Nm, combined with a dual-clutch automatic transmission. 8 levels, with the ability to shift gears with the rear paddle.

In terms of appearance, Santa Cruz owns the same front end as the Tucson 2022 with daytime running lights mixed with the grille. This can be more noticeable when the lights are on. In addition, the car also owns a separate headlight cluster that is located lower on the two sides of the steering wheel.

The Santa Cruz A column is very steep, creating a glossy look for the front of the car, while the C-pillar is made more angular to create a sporty and dynamic look.

The car owns a rugged, monolithic body.

The size of this pickup is much longer than the Hyundai Tucson. Accordingly, the lengths x width x height of Santa Cruz are 4,971 x 1,905 x 1,694 mm respectively and the wheelbase is up to 3,005 mm. The rear trunk also extends at 132.3 mm, Hyundai also promises to add accessories to expand the rear compartment space.

This model also owns some notable equipment such as an 8-inch infotainment screen that supports Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, which can be upgraded to a 10-inch size. At the same time, customers can also upgrade to a digital instrument cluster.

Modern interior of Hyundai Santa Cruz.

Like many Hyundai models, Santa Cruz is also equipped with a variety of safety features such as: Front-collision avoidance assistance with pedestrian and bicycle detection, lane keeping assist and pedestrian warning. focused steering. In addition, customers can integrate additional systems such as adaptive cruise control, blind spot collision avoidance, rear cross vehicle collision avoidance, blind spot monitoring camera, safety exit assistance Full screen, look around.

Hyundai will start production of Santa Cruz at the plant in Montgomery (state of Alabama, USA) from June next, the car will be officially sold from the end of this summer but has no specific price.

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