auto – Spress https://en.spress.net Spress is a general newspaper in English which is updated 24 hours a day. Wed, 23 Jun 2021 21:20:08 +0000 en-US hourly 1 191965906 Auto Show·Creation and Innovation | Shanghai Auto Show: An Attack to “Embrace Change” https://en.spress.net/auto-show%c2%b7creation-and-innovation-shanghai-auto-show-an-attack-to-embrace-change/ Wed, 23 Jun 2021 21:20:08 +0000 https://en.spress.net/auto-show%c2%b7creation-and-innovation-shanghai-auto-show-an-attack-to-embrace-change/ 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.”

]]> 27148 The all-new Highlander/Xijun, the first new car at the Shanghai Auto Show https://en.spress.net/the-all-new-highlander-xijun-the-first-new-car-at-the-shanghai-auto-show/ Wed, 23 Jun 2021 13:55:07 +0000 https://en.spress.net/the-all-new-highlander-xijun-the-first-new-car-at-the-shanghai-auto-show/ 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

]]> 27007 The cat model ‘stormed’ at the Chinese auto show https://en.spress.net/the-cat-model-stormed-at-the-chinese-auto-show/ Thu, 17 Jun 2021 16:11:13 +0000 https://en.spress.net/the-cat-model-stormed-at-the-chinese-auto-show/ 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.

]]> 24497 Rejecting hot spots, Huawei reiterated that it would not build, invest, or participate in shares, and the share prices of related auto companies plummeted across the board https://en.spress.net/rejecting-hot-spots-huawei-reiterated-that-it-would-not-build-invest-or-participate-in-shares-and-the-share-prices-of-related-auto-companies-plummeted-across-the-board/ Thu, 17 Jun 2021 04:51:13 +0000 https://en.spress.net/rejecting-hot-spots-huawei-reiterated-that-it-would-not-build-invest-or-participate-in-shares-and-the-share-prices-of-related-auto-companies-plummeted-across-the-board/

On May 24, Huawei issued the “Statement Regarding Huawei Not Building Cars” stating that the company spokesperson has repeatedly clarified the false rumors about Huawei building cars. Today, we reiterate that Huawei does not build cars. This long-term strategy was clear in 2018, and nothing has changed. Huawei also stated that it will not participate in investing in any car companies, and BAIC (600166), Changan (000625) and Guangzhou Automobile Group (601238) will only serve as strategic partners and use Huawei’s solutions to help them create future-oriented car. The cooperation with Jinconcelis is also to solve the current survival problem of Huawei authorized mobile phone retail stores. On the 24th, affected by the “Huawei does not build cars” statement, Huawei’s automotive concept stocks fell across the board. Changan Automobile and BAIC Blue Valley fell by the limit. Xiaokang shares (601127.SH) plummeted by more than six points, and Guangzhou Automobile Group fell by as much as six points. 4.32%. Huawei denies building cars again In the “Statement on Huawei Not Building Cars,” Huawei said: We believe that what the industry needs is not Huawei brand cars, but Huawei’s accumulated ICT technology capabilities over 30 years to help automakers build future-oriented cars. , That is, to provide car companies with intelligent networked auto parts based on Huawei’s ICT capabilities. So far, we have not invested in any car companies. In the future, it will not invest in any auto companies, nor will it hold or participate in shares. In the future, all discussions that Huawei builds cars or participates in the auto manufacturing industry are rumours and don’t be credulous. We have chosen BAIC, Changan and Guangzhou Automobile as our strategic partners to support them in building their respective sub-brands. Cars that use Huawei’s autonomous driving solution can only use the HI logo with Huawei’s authorization, which represents Huawei Inside. Regarding the cooperation between Huawei and Jincon Sailus, a subsidiary of Chongqing Xiaokang Group, Huawei is a supplier of electric components for Celes SF5 and HiCar cockpit components. At the same time, in order to solve the problem of survival of Huawei authorized mobile phone retail stores in the situation where Huawei’s mobile phones are greatly reduced, Huawei is supporting some retail stores to sell this car, and retail stores can obtain corresponding benefits. It can be seen from Huawei’s statement that Huawei’s positioning of itself has not changed, and that it is a provider of automotive intelligent network components. Huawei will not directly enter the vehicle manufacturing industry, and rumors about “Huawei making cars” in the market are all false. Huawei said that it can help car companies build good cars. Of course, Huawei has the strength to fulfill its promises. Huawei has launched a comprehensive layout around the three core areas of “smart driving, smart cabin, and three-electricity”. On April 18, at the Huawei HI new product launch conference, Wang Jun, President of Huawei Smart Car Solutions BU, said that Huawei will release five new products, covering smart cockpits, computing platforms, radars, autonomous driving open platforms and thermal management systems. “From the perspective of business portfolio and technical solutions, Huawei’s full-stack self-developed almost all core businesses of smart cars, including hardware and software. Tesla’s advantage is the massive trip data of global users, Baidu’s advantage is algorithms, and Huawei’s However, the advantages of the company are all-round, and it can open up the upstream and downstream of the industrial chain. This kind of strength is not possessed by new car-building forces or cross-border car-building technology companies.” Industry insiders analyzed and said to reporters. “Catch up” with Huawei’s car companies Although Huawei has always stated that it will not build cars, rumors about Huawei building cars in the market have been uninterrupted. It was reported on March 9 that Huawei and GAC Group’s new energy vehicle company GAC Aian had begun to jointly develop the next generation of smart electric vehicles. Both parties invested in R&D teams of more than 100 people. After the news was released, on the same day, GAC Group’s AH shares soared collectively, with A shares rising 6.39% and H shares rising 4.26%. At the end of April, there was news that Huawei was negotiating with Xiaokang shares to acquire a controlling stake in Chongqing Jinkang New Energy Automobile, in order to produce smart cars with the Huawei brand. Subsequently, Shen Wei, the secretary of the board of Xiaokang shares, said that the cooperation with Huawei was only in business, and he clearly denied that Huawei will control or participate in Jinkang. And Huawei also said that “there is no such thing.” But even denying it will not affect the performance of Xiaokang shares in the capital market. The share price of Xiaokang shares has risen from around 23 yuan in early April to 66.54 yuan on May 18, which has soared nearly three times. Since the new energy vehicle Cyrus SF5 under Xiaokang shares entered the Huawei Mall on April 19, only one week, the order of Cyrus SF5 reached 6,000. In sharp contrast, the sales volume of SF5 in 2020 is only 732 units. SF5’s weekly sales volume is eight times that of last year’s full-year orders. On the eve of the Shanghai Auto Show on April 17, Huawei and BAIC New Energy Jihu released the first smart car jointly created-Alpha S, officially called the “global new benchmark for autonomous driving.” Since then, BAIC Blue Valley’s share price has risen from about 12 yuan in mid-April to a peak of more than 19 yuan. At the Shanghai Auto Show on April 20, Changan Automobile’s chairman Zhu Huarong revealed that he has teamed up with CATL and Huawei to create a smart electric networked vehicle platform (ie CHN). The plan for high-end smart electric vehicles is on track, and a new high-end brand name is about to come. Announced. On May 20, Changan Automobile issued an announcement to formally rename its holding subsidiary Changan Weilai New Energy Automobile Technology Co., Ltd. to Avita Technology Co., Ltd., and jointly create autonomous and controllable intelligent electric vehicles with Changan Automobile, Huawei and CATL The connected car platform (CHN) creates a rich series of smart car products. On May 21, the share price of Changan Automobile rose 8.46% to close at 25 yuan per share. In the past 40 trading days, the share price of Changan Automobile rose 76%. Although in this process, Huawei has not formally stated its position to build cars, news about Huawei’s participation in car building has been spread out one after another, which has continuously aroused the enthusiasm of the market. As long as car companies have a relationship with Huawei, the market will definitely buy it, and it will have the most direct manifestation in the stock price. And this time Huawei completely denies building a car, which can be regarded as breaking the market’s thinking about Huawei building a car. Huawei’s 2020 annual report shows that its growth has slowed sharply, with annual revenue of 891.4 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of only 3.8%. In the previous three years, Huawei has achieved a year-on-year growth of about 19%. On April 28, Huawei announced its operating results for the first quarter of 2021. Due to the sales of Honor and the decline in mobile phone sales, operating income fell 16.9% year-on-year to 150.57 billion yuan. Huawei’s overall revenue is expected to face greater pressure in 2021. “The automotive business may be the focus of Huawei’s efforts in the next few years. Huawei needs to find new profit growth points. At the moment when smart cars are in the air, with Huawei’s technical strength, they choose to help automakers build good cars instead of their own. It is undoubtedly a safe and wise choice to build a car in person.” said the industry insider. Editor: Zhai Yanan Editor: Wang Dayong

]]> 24216 Ready to go 2021 Shanghai Auto Show will debut in Shanghai in April https://en.spress.net/ready-to-go-2021-shanghai-auto-show-will-debut-in-shanghai-in-april-2/ Fri, 11 Jun 2021 05:21:06 +0000 https://en.spress.net/ready-to-go-2021-shanghai-auto-show-will-debut-in-shanghai-in-april-2/ [爱卡汽车行业资讯原创]

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. Wonderful content review: GAC AION Y starts pre-sales starting at 105,900 yuan Trendy men can also test drive GAC AION Y Sanyuan Lithium has no fear of acupuncture, GAC Aeon releases magazine battery single

]]> 22621 The 2021 Shanghai Auto Show is officially unveiled. Can the new generation of Frost return to its peak? https://en.spress.net/the-2021-shanghai-auto-show-is-officially-unveiled-can-the-new-generation-of-frost-return-to-its-peak/ Thu, 10 Jun 2021 10:45:06 +0000 https://en.spress.net/the-2021-shanghai-auto-show-is-officially-unveiled-can-the-new-generation-of-frost-return-to-its-peak/ 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

]]> 22369 With annual revenue of nearly 700 billion, the low-key domestic auto “giant” has a profit 10 times that of BYD! https://en.spress.net/with-annual-revenue-of-nearly-700-billion-the-low-key-domestic-auto-giant-has-a-profit-10-times-that-of-byd/ Thu, 10 Jun 2021 04:49:07 +0000 https://en.spress.net/with-annual-revenue-of-nearly-700-billion-the-low-key-domestic-auto-giant-has-a-profit-10-times-that-of-byd/ At present, the development of the domestic automobile market is very good. Many domestic automobile manufacturers have the hard power to compete with joint venture automobile manufacturers, and some domestic models have even become benchmark models. Such results are quite satisfactory. In fact, looking at it now, the automobile industry is already a sunrise industry, and the future development trend is new energy vehicles. The strength of car-making can reflect the overall level of a country’s manufacturing industry. Geely, Great Wall, Changan and other domestic automakers have shown a very comprehensive comprehensive strength. Of course, there is still a certain gap with some overseas automakers, but this gap is narrowing.

Toyota and Honda from Japan, Volkswagen, BMW and other automakers from Germany are currently world-class automakers. Of course, the wealth-making ability of these car companies is quite good. It is now the second quarter of 2021. Naturally, the relevant performance report for 2020 has been successfully released. It can be seen that the future development trend is still new energy vehicles. The data is real, and in the 2021 global rich list, Musk’s worth has successfully reached the top of the world’s richest man, and also the richest man with the largest increase in global wealth last year. Of course, the biggest contribution is Tesla Motors. Of course, the comprehensive strength of some domestic new energy automobile manufacturers is also very good, such as Weilai Automobile and Xiaopeng Automobile. Moreover, in the global market value rankings of auto companies, China’s auto companies can be said to have won a big victory, occupying 9 seats in the top 20. In addition to the two automakers mentioned above, BYD, Great Auto, Geely, SAIC Group, GAC Group and Ideal Automobile are all on the list. There are new energy car manufacturers and some traditional car manufacturers. Of course, because the future development trend of the automobile market is new energy vehicles, the market value of Weilai, Xiaopeng, Ideal Auto, etc. are also rising all the way, of course, it is inseparable from capital support. Especially NIO, whose market value has reached more than 80 billion U.S. dollars, this result is quite outstanding. However, the current domestic new energy vehicle industry giant is BYD Auto. The current market value is as high as 484.7 billion yuan, ranking first in the industry. Of course, BYD has also received investment from Buffett, which shows that BYD Auto is very successful. In 2020, BYD Auto’s revenue reached 156.6 billion yuan, and its net profit increased by 4.23 billion yuan. This result is already excellent enough. After all, it experienced a relatively difficult period of time last year. However, the most profitable domestic car company is not BYD Auto. It is China FAW Group. In 2020, its revenue will reach 700 billion yuan, and its net profit will be as high as 46.7 billion yuan, which is equivalent to 10 times that of BYD Auto. In other words, FAW Group can earn 127 million yuan every day. Among them, the revenue of FAW Jiefang heavy trucks is relatively high, reaching 113.7 billion yuan, and the profit is as high as 3.5 billion yuan. It can be said that the performance is very important. Moreover, the sales volume of FAW Jiefang heavy trucks has ranked first in the country for five consecutive years. Of course, FAW Group’s profits are due to joint ventures, and FAW Audi has contributed the most. Of course, domestic companies still need to improve their competitiveness. At present, many domestic companies have shown strong competitiveness, and it is hoped that these car companies can create better results.

]]> 22217 The electric car trend will affect 178,000 jobs in the German auto industry https://en.spress.net/the-electric-car-trend-will-affect-178000-jobs-in-the-german-auto-industry/ Tue, 18 May 2021 07:06:06 +0000 https://en.spress.net/the-electric-car-trend-will-affect-178000-jobs-in-the-german-auto-industry/ A recent report from the Ifo Research Institute based in Munich, Germany, said the trend towards electric vehicles could affect thousands of workers in the country in the coming years.

The switch to electric vehicles will affect at least 178,000 jobs in the German auto industry. Photo: VNA Ifo’s research presents a number of potential challenges in the future as governments work to phase out diesel and gasoline-powered vehicles in favor of low-emissions, even zero-emission vehicles. waste. In a statement released alongside the report, Ifo said an estimated 75,000 workers in Germany’s car manufacturing sector will retire by the middle of the decade. But if by 2025, the production of cars powered by internal combustion engines falls to levels previously predicted under current emissions regulations, the switch to electric vehicles will affect little. 178,000 jobs in the German auto industry. This group, Ifo explained, would include workers manufacturing product groups directly or indirectly dependent on internal combustion engines, with 137,000 of these working directly in the auto industry. Ifo President Clemens Fuest described the transition to electric vehicles as a major challenge, especially for auto parts suppliers as midsize companies dominate the sector. . He assessed that it is important to maintain skilled jobs in the production of vehicles using internal combustion engines and electric vehicles without changing the industry structure. The report comes after the German federal government announced its ambition to have 7-10 million new registered electric vehicles in the country by the end of the decade. In January 2021, Germany’s road traffic regulator said sales of electric vehicles in Germany will be more than 194,000 units in 2020, a threefold increase from the previous year. Internationally, the European Commission has also expressed its desire to have at least 30 million zero-emissions cars on the road by 2030, as part of its “Smart and Sustainable Transport Strategy.” . According to the International Energy Agency, about 3 million new electric cars were registered last year, a record number and up 41% from 2019.

]]> 15771 In the era of electrification, this Chinese brand is still doing research and development of internal combustion engines｜Shanghai Auto Show 2021 https://en.spress.net/in-the-era-of-electrification-this-chinese-brand-is-still-doing-research-and-development-of-internal-combustion-engines%ef%bd%9cshanghai-auto-show-2021/ Tue, 11 May 2021 09:07:08 +0000 https://en.spress.net/in-the-era-of-electrification-this-chinese-brand-is-still-doing-research-and-development-of-internal-combustion-engines%ef%bd%9cshanghai-auto-show-2021/ 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.

]]> 13089 The final word: Shanghai Auto Show fully demonstrates Evergrande’s confidence and confidence in car manufacturing https://en.spress.net/the-final-word-shanghai-auto-show-fully-demonstrates-evergrandes-confidence-and-confidence-in-car-manufacturing/ Sat, 24 Apr 2021 07:30:07 +0000 https://en.spress.net/the-final-word-shanghai-auto-show-fully-demonstrates-evergrandes-confidence-and-confidence-in-car-manufacturing/ On April 19 this year, the 19th Shanghai International Auto Show kicked off at the National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai). This is the first international A-class auto show held worldwide this year. It is a significant contribution to the development of the world auto industry and the recovery of the auto market. It is of great significance.

Some companies did not participate in the Shanghai Auto Show this year, and some companies participated for the first time. Evergrande Motor, which participated in the Shanghai Auto Show for the first time, has attracted great attention with its 3,000 square meters of booth area, well-designed and cool booth, and the nine models on display.

As an emerging force in cross-border car manufacturing, Evergrande Motor unveiled nine models in Shanghai, demonstrating to the outside world top technologies such as intelligent networking and intelligent cockpits. On the afternoon of the auto show media day, hundreds of media went straight to the Evergrande Automobile Shanghai base in Songjiang to visit. Since the day Evergrande announced the building of the car, doubts have been heard. The large-scale and high-profile participation of Evergrande at the Shanghai Auto Show and the organization of the media to visit the Shanghai factory fully demonstrated Evergrande’s confidence and confidence in car manufacturing.

Evergrande Motors is not afraid to compete head-on with international brands

This year’s Shanghai Auto Show attracted more than 1,000 exhibitors, with a total exhibition area of ​​360,000 square meters, and opened 12 indoor exhibition halls in the National Convention and Exhibition Center, including 9 halls for passenger cars. In Hall 7.1 where Evergrande Motor is located, in addition to traditional luxury brands such as BMW and MINI, there are also new car-making forces such as Weilai, Xiaopeng, and Jihu, as well as traditional new energy car company BYD, and aspiring to empower cars. Huawei exhibition area. In the same exhibition hall and competing with many big brands on the same stage, Evergrande Auto is full of confidence.

Before LeTV built cars became a joke, after that, there were a lot of new car building forces vanished. Many people were not optimistic about Evergrande building cars. Xu Jiayin once stated that by 2025, annual production and sales of more than 1 million vehicles will be achieved, and by 2035, annual production and sales of more than 5 million vehicles will be achieved.

Tesla, with a history of more than ten years, is the world leader in electric vehicles. Tesla will only deliver 499,500 vehicles worldwide in 2020. Many people are also skeptical of Evergrande’s ambitious goals. However, seeing the 9 Hengchi brand electric vehicle models of Hengda Automobile at the Shanghai Auto Show, covering SUVs, cars and MPVs, the attitude of some skeptics began to change.

As many multinational automobile companies are optimistic about China’s new energy vehicle market, multinational automobile companies such as Audi, Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Volkswagen, Ford, General Motors, Toyota, Honda, Nissan, etc. have launched imported or domestically produced electric vehicle models in the Chinese market. The sales of domestic Tesla has surged, and the high-end of its own brand electric vehicles is also accelerating. The competition in China’s new energy vehicle market is fierce, and it is changing from a blue ocean to a red ocean.

Facing the fiercely competitive new energy vehicle market in China, Evergrande Motor has accelerated the pace of product launches. Liu Yongzhuo, President of Evergrande Automobile, said at the Hengchi press conference that in the fourth quarter of this year, Hengchi Automobile will fully start trial production and deliver on a large scale next year. It is a world leader in high specific energy, high safety, long life, and ultra-fast charging. The power battery products will also be mass-produced in the second half of this year.

It is understood that through the initial investment of more than 47 billion yuan, Evergrande has completely constructed all the closed loops of the new energy automobile industry chain. Liu Yongzhuo said at the press conference that Evergrande Motors has world-leading core technologies in the fields of chassis architecture, powertrain, batteries, engineering technology, intelligent networking, and autonomous driving. Evergrande Automobile also has a team of car-making experts composed of more than 3,200 scientific researchers from all over the world, including many of the core technical figures in the industry.

Seeking truth from facts, Evergrande’s strategy of using capital to help “change lanes and overtake” has indeed achieved certain results, laying the foundation for Hengchi to carry nine models of “hard steel” internationally renowned brands at the Shanghai Auto Show.

Parameter disclosure of nine major models, test drive shows Hengchi’s product strength

Mr. Dai Lei, who has just joined Evergrande as the executive vice president, made his official appearance at the auto show press conference and disclosed the parameters of nine Hengchi models. Dai Lei revealed that the maximum comprehensive endurance of all Hengchi models reaches 700km, and some models exceed 800km. Among them, the Hengchi flagship model Hengchi 1 is the world’s first pure electric D-class flagship sedan, with a length of 5320mm, a wheelbase of 3170mm, and a battery life of 760km, which is enough to rival the Mercedes-Benz S-Class, Bentley and other ultra-luxury brands. The pure electric ultra-luxury B-class SUV Hengchi 9 has a length of 4810mm, a wheelbase of 2910mm, and a battery life of up to 810km.

After the auto show press conference, the staff of Evergrande Auto directly transferred the media to the Evergrande Auto Shanghai base in Songjiang, Shanghai for a media test drive and factory tour. The test drive was the Hengchi 5 model displayed at the press conference.

Hengchi 5 is the representative of Hengchi pure electric A-class SUV. According to Dai Lei, Hengchi 5 was built by the team of Shiro Nakamura, an international styling designer, with a total length of 4718mm, a wheelbase of 2780mm, and a comprehensive cruising range of up to 700km. In addition, Hengchi 5 is also equipped with AR Driving augmented reality driving assistance and a dual ecosystem of Tencent and Baidu.

Viewed from the outside, the Hengchi 5 cockpit uses a panoramic sunroof, and the original H-shaped headlights on the front face are very sharp. The neat body lines and 21-inch super-large wheels make the vehicle full of power.

From the interior point of view, Hengchi 5 uses suede-like interior luxury and exquisiteness. The control position adopts the world’s first super-large 3D curved surface surround type triple screen, which can realize the industry’s first six-mode human-computer interaction.

During the test drive, the dynamic response of Hengchi 5 is remarkable, the acceleration performance is very linear, and the experience is very good.

Dai Lei said at the press conference: Two months ago, Hengchi was still conducting the winter standard test, and now Hengchi 5 has a high degree of completion. He emphasized that these models on display have entered the stage of mass production and development and will be put into production at Hengchi’s plant soon.

Evergrande Smart Factory interprets the intelligent manufacturing aesthetics of car-making

Automobile manufacturing is a complex technology-intensive industry, and the reliability and advancement of technology are directly related to the success or failure of automobile manufacturing.

At present, Evergrande Motor has two production bases in Shanghai and Guangdong, both of which are constructed in accordance with Industry 4.0 standards. According to the requirements of digitization, intelligence, ecology and efficiency, it has assembled 2,545 intelligent robots and adopts the world’s most advanced equipment and technology to achieve The world’s most advanced intelligent manufacturing can achieve “1 vehicle per minute” after full production.

The stamping workshop adopts the German Stermann automatic high-speed stamping line, and the automatic boxing system is composed of Japanese FANUC robots to achieve full automation of production, boxing and transportation; the body workshop adopts German KUKA equipment and technology, with an automation rate of 100 %, to create the world’s most advanced high-end intelligent “black light factory”; the coating workshop adopts the German Dürr production line, pre-treatment electrophoresis flip-type conveying, dry paint mist separation, gluing and spraying 100% automation, and the whole process is intelligent and environmentally friendly. The assembly workshop uses the German Dürr assembly line, the world’s first virtual matching system, and is the world’s most automated automobile assembly line. It can be said that from rapid die change, stamping, to precise electric welding, riveting, gluing, to automatic spraying without dead ends, most of the processes in the whole process are independently completed by robots.

The Hengchi brand car will start trial production in the fourth quarter of this year and deliver in large quantities next year. To this end, the Shanghai base is making all-out efforts. Currently, NEVS93 components are temporarily used for training before trial production. In the future, the production of Hengchi series models will be carried out.

“Exchange capital for technology and technology for time”, Evergrande’s road to advancement in car manufacturing can be described as step by step and high-pitched. From the “six cars issued in one” in August last year, to the announcement of the car label and naming system, to the base trial production, to now “nine cars in the same frame”, with media test drives and factory tours, Evergrande Motors is gradually showing its performance. Confidence and confidence in building a car.

]]> 7501 Toyota Crown Kluger made its debut at the 2021 Shanghai Auto Show https://en.spress.net/toyota-crown-kluger-made-its-debut-at-the-2021-shanghai-auto-show/ Sat, 24 Apr 2021 05:29:10 +0000 https://en.spress.net/toyota-crown-kluger-made-its-debut-at-the-2021-shanghai-auto-show/ Toyota Crown Kluger 2021 has just been launched in China. This SUV model has many similarities with the Toyota Highlander 2021.

After being presented as a documentary in China, the Toyota Crown Kluger 2021 officially debuted at the 2021 Shanghai Motor Show. This model has many similarities with the Toyota Highlander 2021. Toyota Crown Kluger is equipped with 2.5L hybrid powertrain and E-Four all-wheel drive system. Other specific information has yet to be revealed, but Toyota said the model is built on the same TNGA-K platform as the Highlander in the US market and is comparable in size. Specifically, the Toyota Crown Kluger also has 3 rows of seats, length x width x height, respectively 5,015 x 1,930 x 1,750 mm, wheelbase 2,850 mm. Vehicles equipped with 18-inch alloy wheels as standard and optional 20-inch wheels. The Toyota Highlander 2021 was also launched in China at the same time as the Crown Kluger, using the same hybrid powertrain and the E-Four drive system. This engine has a capacity of 189 horsepower, significantly lower than the capacity of 240 horsepower on the Highlander for the US market. In terms of appearance, the Toyota Grown Kluger has a different car head than the Highlander. The headlights are the same, but the Highlander has a trapezoidal grille and a Toyota logo on the chrome bar near the top edge of the grille, while the Grown Kluger has a crown emblem, similar to Toyota’s full-size sedans. The wheels of these two models also have a different design. It is likely that the Toyota Crown Kluger and Highlander 2021 in China will be equipped with Toyota Safety Sense 2.0 package with radar-active cruise control, lane departure warning, automatic headlights, lane keeping assist. road and traffic sign recognition. Toyota says both the Crown Kluger and the 4th-generation Highlander will go on sale in China by mid-year. Selling price has not been announced by the company.

]]> 7430 Set a new benchmark for luxury B-class SUV, the new Audi Q5L debuted at the Shanghai Auto Show https://en.spress.net/set-a-new-benchmark-for-luxury-b-class-suv-the-new-audi-q5l-debuted-at-the-shanghai-auto-show/ Sat, 24 Apr 2021 03:52:10 +0000 https://en.spress.net/set-a-new-benchmark-for-luxury-b-class-suv-the-new-audi-q5l-debuted-at-the-shanghai-auto-show/

In this era of increasingly diversified travel demands, SUV models continue to be popular due to their advantages such as large space and high passability. In the SUV market, German cars with strong technology and brand strength have always been the first choice for consumers when buying cars, and the Audi Q5L is a well-deserved king among them.

Since its introduction to the Chinese market in 2009 and the realization of localization in 2010, the Audi Q5 (including the all-new Q5L) has been leading the luxury B-class SUV market with its excellent sales and reputation. So far, the cumulative sales of Audi Q5 (including the new Q5L) in China have exceeded 1.22 million.

On April 19, on the first day of the 2021 Shanghai Auto Show, the new Audi Q5L made its global debut. It has achieved a significant upgrade comparable to the generation in the dimensions of design, space, technology, and control, escorting users’ “free” travel in all aspects. Re-defining the benchmark of the luxury B-class SUV market, demonstrating the “return of the king”.

Internal and external repairs: the exterior design is renewed and the ride experience is upgraded

As a breakthrough in the era of luxury B-class SUVs, the all-new Audi Q5L truly interprets what is internal and external. The new Audi Q5L has launched the “S-line dynamic and elegant” double front face version design to meet the individual aesthetic needs of users for elegant, restrained, sharp and dynamic.

From the front, the new Audi Q5L uses the family’s iconic octagonal air intake grille, with a flatter shape and a lower visual center of gravity, which further enhances the sporty sense of the vehicle. The new bumper design, with a wider fog lamp grille shape, brings a stronger sense of three-dimensional sculpture and looks more majestic.

Coming to the side of the body, you can see the new Audi Q5L’s new wave-shaped waistline sharpened, sharp and capable, and dynamic and elegant. In the rear design, the all-new Audi Q5L is equipped with a new integrated OLED digital taillight with three kinds of taillight animation effects. When the vehicle is switched to the “dynamic” driving mode, the lighting effects will also dynamically change, which is full of technological sense.

The new Audi Q5L not only achieves a new breakthrough in external appearance, but also comprehensively upgrades the internal experience. From the more optimized space layout, to the superior craftsmanship and material selection, to the details of the entire cockpit, the luxury and comfort of a higher level are reflected everywhere.

Body size is a key indicator of an SUV, which directly determines whether drivers and passengers can enjoy a broad and free atmosphere. The length, width and height of the new Audi Q5L are 4770 mm, 1893 mm and 1667 mm, respectively. The front and rear lateral space is the best in its class, supplemented by a leading 2907 mm wheelbase, which further strengthens the space advantage.

Entering the car, the new Audi Q5L cancels the MMI knob and touchpad on the previous generation center console, adopts a new storage compartment design, the loading space is more practical and the interior look and feel is more clean and simple. In addition, the luggage compartment can achieve a flexible storage space of 550 to 1600 liters, which can easily cope with various scenarios, whether for business negotiations or family outings.

Relying on high-quality craftsmanship, the driving comfort of the new Audi Q5L has also been greatly improved. The entire vehicle seat is upgraded to a combined leather fabric with stitching and piping design, supplemented by seat memory and other functions, not only making the places within reach are luxurious, but also further improving the comfort of long-distance driving.

For the new Audi Q5L, luxury is also an essential element. The electric panoramic glass sunroof in the car, LED ambient lights of up to 30 colors and the B&O sound system are equipped with high-level textures throughout the car, making the new Audi Q5L a walking concert hall.

Extreme control: all-round four-wheel drive galloping, strong surging power

In the age of youth and sports, power, control and control are more and more valued by car consumers, and these performance dimensions have naturally become hard indicators for judging whether a car is good enough. As a luxury B-class SUV that adapts to all-terrain travel, the new Audi Q5L driving control has been upgraded again, fully satisfying consumers’ control needs for a high-end medium-sized SUV under various usage conditions.

When it comes to handling, four-wheel drive is always an inevitable topic. The new Audi Q5L uses the most intelligent four-wheel drive system in its class, Ultra quattro, which will always be in four-wheel drive mode in off-road driving mode and dynamic and intense driving.

At the same time, the Ultra quattro intelligent four-wheel drive system has the feed-forward capability, which monitors 12 items of information including vehicle speed, driver operation input, vehicle lateral/longitudinal acceleration, and outside temperature at a frequency of 100 times per second, and predicts up to 500ms in advance Wheel attachment limit, and the four-wheel drive form and the torque distribution of the front and rear wheels can be completed within 0.2 seconds, providing excellent traction and comfortable dynamic driving.

The new Audi Q5L also provides six different driving modes-economical, comfortable, automatic, dynamic, personalized, and the only off-road mode of the same level, which fully meets the personalized needs of users under different road conditions and allows users to experience full-road driving. Of omnipotent freedom.

It is worth mentioning that in the actual driving process, another important feeling brought to the driver by the new Audi Q5L is “stability.” The front and rear five-link suspension of the new Audi Q5L can greatly alleviate the impact from the road, improve driving smoothness and comfort, and bring a more extreme handling experience.

For an SUV, the importance of power is self-evident. The new Audi Q5L is equipped with a 2.0T high and low power engine, matched with a 7-speed S tronic dual-clutch gearbox. The maximum output power is 140 kW and 185 kW, and the peak torque is 320 N·m and 370 N·m, respectively. The 0-100km/h acceleration time of the Q5L 45TFSI model is only 6.9 seconds.

On the whole, the “2.0T+7DCT” perfect combination used in the new Audi Q5L can provide surging power output at any time, giving the driver the freedom to start on the go, and maximizing the release of the driver’s sports nature, allowing They experience an excellent driving experience.

On this basis, the all-new Audi Q5L also comes standard with the strongest and most efficient 12V light hybrid power system in its class. Free power is available whenever you step on it, allowing users to ride freely in the world. At the same time, it supports smart stop and glide and kinetic energy recovery, which greatly reduces the vibration discomfort of the automatic start function and improves the comfort quality of the vehicle.

In fact, SUVs with strong power alone are not uncommon, and SUVs that can balance power and energy consumption are rare. Thanks to the efficient and environmentally friendly power system, lightweight technology and intelligent four-wheel drive performance, the new Audi Q5L has the lowest fuel consumption performance in its class, with a minimum comprehensive fuel consumption of 7.2 liters per 100 kilometers.

Embrace intelligence: cutting-edge technology blessing, digital escort safety

After a century of development, the automotive industry is in a critical period of transformation. It is intelligent technology, not just mechanical performance, that determines the future of automobiles. As a masterpiece of a luxury B-class SUV in the intelligent era, the new Audi Q5L is equipped with a 12.3-inch full LCD virtual cockpit, a 10.1-inch MMI touch screen, and a rich driver assistance system to enhance the user’s digital and intelligent control experience in an all-round way. Bring more intelligent fun.

Thanks to the application of the new natural language interaction system, users can use everyday language to control the new Audi Q5L, no longer limited to pre-designated terms, effectively improving the accuracy and convenience of human-computer interaction. Audi connect interconnection technology service can also realize the support of interconnection functions such as emergency call/remote control service.

Not only that, relying on the full LCD instrument panel, users can check speed, rotation speed, map and other information, and switch between three different views of the instrument display (classic, sports, dynamic) according to personal preferences. Not only does it use a 10.1-inch high-resolution MMI touch screen, all functional applications on the touch screen can also be dragged freely to achieve a highly personalized setting similar to that of a smart phone.

In fact, the intelligent upgrade brings not only more driving pleasure, but also higher safety. The MMI touch screen of the new Audi Q5L supports tactile and sound feedback, which improves the convenience of blind operation by the driver and effectively guarantees driving safety.

When measuring the safety of a car, it is often only in the subtleties. The OLED taillights used in the new Audi Q5L can improve road safety through the “proximity detection” function. Within a distance of less than two meters behind, if a vehicle approaches the rear of a new Audi Q5L vehicle in a stationary state, the entire group of OLED taillights will instantly light up to act as a warning.

Moreover, by being equipped with the unique ACC distance indicator of the same class, the new Audi Q5L can use the front radar system to measure the distance between the vehicles ahead when the vehicle speed exceeds 60 km/h, and count the “seconds” on the dashboard. Show the distance vividly. In addition, the new Audi Q5L also has intelligent driving assistance systems such as the basic version of the Audi pre-safety system, the rear version, the city version, and the ACC adaptive cruise system.

Imagine that when you are working all day and driving towards home tiredly, complicated vehicle conditions and congested roads may make you distracted. At this time, the new Audi Q5L’s intelligent driving assistance system can assist you in all aspects. Driving brings you a safer and more comfortable driving experience.

]]> 7365 Wuling Silver Label’s first SUV official map released at Shanghai Auto Show https://en.spress.net/wuling-silver-labels-first-suv-official-map-released-at-shanghai-auto-show/ Sat, 17 Apr 2021 06:26:07 +0000 https://en.spress.net/wuling-silver-labels-first-suv-official-map-released-at-shanghai-auto-show/ Produced | Sohu Auto·Sohu New Car

A few days ago, part of the official map of Wuling Silver Label’s first new SUV was released. The new car adopts the new silver label family design and is expected to be equipped with a 1.5T engine. It is reported that Wuling Silver Label’s first SUV will be officially unveiled at the Shanghai Auto Show that will open recently.

In terms of appearance, the new car inherits the design language of the Wuling Global Silver Label family, and the front face adopts a large-size eagle-wing style center grid design, with the Wuling Global Silver Label LOGO, which is quite recognizable. The wing-style daytime running lights also match the front face properly, highlighting the sense of technology and quality.

On the side of the body, the lines of the new car are refined and firm, making the body more refined and full. From the rear, the overall layering of the new car is relatively rich. In order to echo the wing-spreading daytime running lights on the front face, the rear lights of the new car adopt a wing-strapped design. In terms of body size, the length, width and height of the new car are 4594/1820/1740mm, respectively, and the wheelbase is 2750mm.

In terms of power, the new car will be equipped with a 1.5T turbocharged engine model LJO produced by SAIC-GM-Wuling Automobile Co., Ltd., with a maximum power of 149 horsepower (108 kilowatts).

]]> 3653 The original Shanghai Auto Show unveiled!Haval’s new SUV is positioned higher than H6 https://en.spress.net/the-original-shanghai-auto-show-unveiledhavals-new-suv-is-positioned-higher-than-h6/ Sat, 17 Apr 2021 01:45:06 +0000 https://en.spress.net/the-original-shanghai-auto-show-unveiledhavals-new-suv-is-positioned-higher-than-h6/ Recently, Great Wall Motors officially released a set of trailers for a new SUV. The car is built with the latest design language of Great Wall. The overall shape is more fashionable and avant-garde, and it is positioned higher than the H6 model. The internal code of the new car is B02. It is reported that this car will be unveiled at this year’s Shanghai Auto Show, let us wait and see.


The official preview image is relatively dark, and we can only see the split headlights on the front face of the new car. The daytime running lights are of penetrating design, which looks very sci-fi. Increase the brightness of the official preview map, we can see more details in the picture, for example, the hood of the new car has a small bump, and the grille is decorated with a chrome-plated strip similar to a brick stack. It looks very sporty.

At the same time, Great Wall Motors officially released a picture of the side of the new car. Judging from the picture, the body lines of this new car are very sharp, and the roof is a downward-slip contour, which is integrated with the D-pillar to create a large-scale sloping back shape, which is full of sportiness. In addition, the new car’s rear light set is a bifurcated design. This design element is now used by many car companies and is very popular among young consumers.

Judging from the outline of the new car, this new car code-named B02 is very likely to be a medium-sized SUV. Its main function is to fill the shortcomings of Haval in the field of medium-sized SUVs and improve the product matrix of the Haval family. After all, Haval currently There are no outstanding achievements in the mid-size SUV segment. New cars may change this status quo.

]]> 3515 Huawei Xu Zhijun: Cooperating with three auto companies to launch sub-brand cars, this year’s goal is still to “survive” https://en.spress.net/huawei-xu-zhijun-cooperating-with-three-auto-companies-to-launch-sub-brand-cars-this-years-goal-is-still-to-survive/ Fri, 16 Apr 2021 13:24:10 +0000 https://en.spress.net/huawei-xu-zhijun-cooperating-with-three-auto-companies-to-launch-sub-brand-cars-this-years-goal-is-still-to-survive/ Produced | Sohu Technology

Author | Zhang Yating

On April 12th, at Huawei’s 18th Global Analyst Conference, Huawei’s rotating chairman Xu Zhijun responded to many hot topics such as “future goals”, “whether to build a car”, and “frequent adjustments to cloud business”.

He pointed out that Huawei’s goal this year is still to survive, “There is hope for survival, and strive to live better.”

Regarding the topic of car building, Xu Zhijun said that after years of discussion, Huawei’s conclusion of not building a car has been discussed. At a meeting in Sanya in 2018, Huawei decided not to build a car. This decision has remained unchanged until now. This year, Huawei’s investment in the research and development of smart auto parts reached US$1 billion.

He said that after discussing with German, Japanese and other car companies, he found that the industry does not need Huawei branded cars, but needs ICT capabilities to help them build future cars. When working with car companies, we hope to create new business models and jointly build some sub-brand cars with car companies to make cars truly face the future.

“We selected three car companies to launch three sub-brand cars, such as BAIC ARC FOX. A series of cars will be launched in the fourth quarter. We have also cooperated with Chongqing Changan and Guangzhou Automobile.”

Regarding the cloud business, Xu Zhijun said that the business model of Huawei Cloud is different and more developed in an independent manner. “When the Cloud and Computing BG was established, it was hoped to integrate servers and storage, but later discovered that the energy of the cloud was consumed in the development process. Now I hope to concentrate on developing the cloud and increase the proportion of software service revenue.”

The following is the full text of the Q&A of the analyst conference:

1. “South China Morning Post”: At present, we have seen many companies deploying in the field of smart cars. Under this circumstance, Huawei does not build cars. Will this strategy stick to it? The payback cycle of the auto industry itself is relatively long. Was this strategy made by Huawei to reduce the pressure of liquidity and the pressure of chip shortages? Can you share more development plans in the field of smart cars and the reasons behind them?

Xu Zhijun: I have been asked this question many times. I have explained the answer to this question in detail in the process of communicating with friends in the auto industry media at the Beijing Auto Show and the Shanghai Auto Show. Of course, I also understand everyone’s aspirations. Everyone thinks that Huawei should build a car. Huawei has the brand and technical capabilities and should build cars. Why not build cars like everyone else? Companies such as Xiaomi are building cars. But I tell everyone that Huawei made this decision after years of discussion. Huawei started to conduct car-related research in 2012, when we established a car networking laboratory under the 2012 laboratory. At that time, there was no concept of smart cars, no concept of autonomous driving, only the concept of electric cars. We first wanted to study the technology needed for electric vehicles.

But as research continues to move forward, the automotive industry is constantly changing, from a simple electric car to an autonomous car. From 2012 to the present, the entire future-oriented car has undergone tremendous changes, and the technology has also undergone tremendous changes, especially after the rise of artificial intelligence technology. It turned out to be a “three-electric” system, and then it was discovered that we were to be a “driver”. In fact, the automatic driving system is to be a driver instead of driving. Later, our research found that all the technologies and capabilities that Huawei possesses are being applied more and more widely in vehicles. We believe that ICT capabilities are becoming more and more valuable for the various technologies and components required for future autonomous driving and electric vehicles.

From 2012 to the present, I have also communicated with the chairman and presidents of all Chinese auto brands, as well as the senior executives of German and Japanese auto companies, and found that the industry needs Huawei more, not the Huawei brand, but Huawei’s ICT Ability to help them build future-oriented cars. Therefore, in 2018, our management team met in Sanya and made a decision: clarify that Huawei will not build cars and help car companies build good cars. This decision has not changed so far.

Of course, as a company in the ICT industry and dealing with the automotive industry, we also hope to create some new business models. Therefore, we will choose some partners for in-depth cooperation, and then we will use the “Huawei inside” approach to support car companies to build their sub-brands, empower some car companies, and truly make future-oriented cars. We have now selected three partners to support them in building their own sub-brands. You may already know that we support the ARCFOX brand created by BAIC New Energy and will soon launch a series of cars for the market. ARCFOX brand series cars will fully combine all of Huawei’s (ICT) capabilities and BAIC’s (complete vehicle) capabilities to give consumers a different experience. We have similar cooperation with Changan and Guangzhou Automobile in Chongqing. We will have options for this kind of cooperation, not too many.

We designed a brand logo called “HI” for the “Huawei inside” model, which stands for Huawei Inside. Seeing the HI logo in the future will prove to be a car built by Huawei and this partner. However, not all vehicles provided by Huawei can be marked with the HI LOGO. Only vehicles using our autonomous driving solution can be marked with the HI LOGO.

2. “China Business News”: Last year, Mr. Xu, you said that the biggest goal is to survive and make a financial report. We see that this year’s financial report has achieved a relatively stable growth. You mentioned just now that the entire external environment this year is still relatively complicated. What are our new challenges or goals this year?

Xu Zhijun: The goal this year is to survive. But this year we hope to have some time to think about the next steps and see if we can live a little bit better. Everyone knows that we are spending time in 2019 and 2020 to deal with the three sanctions imposed by the United States, so there is not much time to think about whether we can really survive in the future and whether we can live better. After so long of inventory and business adjustments, I found that it is still very promising to survive, but we still have to strive to live a little better. So I hope that next year’s annual report conference will be held normally, and the analyst conference will be held normally. Of course, it is the best that it can be held every year. I can meet everyone and you can also see me.

3. IDC: I have two questions I would like to ask. The first is about HUAWEI CLOUD, because we noticed that not long ago, HUAWEI CLOUD made very frequent organizational structure adjustments, and finally changed from BG to Cloud BU with Xiao Xu as the chairman. Finally, Cloud BU is in Huawei’s organizational structure. What exactly is the position of? What changes or adjustments will the corresponding HUAWEI CLOUD strategy have in the future?

The second is about the Kunpeng industry. Not long ago, ARM just released the instruction set of the V9 architecture, and said that V9 is not under the control of the US administrative export license. What is Huawei’s authorization for ARM V9 now? Is it a complete authorization or a perpetual authorization? In addition, in respect of the corresponding Kunpeng industry, how will the future problems of our chip design, production, and foundry be solved? please explain it.

Xu Zhijun: The business model of Huawei Cloud is an online business and a subscription business model. Therefore, Huawei Cloud has always been an independent BU operating end-to-end and relatively closed-loop. When we set up the cloud and computing BG, we hoped to be able to coordinate the operation of servers and storage with Huawei Cloud, but some problems were discovered during the coordinated operation, which instead consumed the energy of our cloud team. So we are now returning the server and storage to let Cloud BU focus on developing cloud services.

We strengthened the positioning of HUAWEI CLOUD BU, which is actually a measure of our company to strengthen software investment. HUAWEI CLOUD invests more in software and has its own industry rules. We hope that it will be more independent and develop more freely to increase the proportion of software and services in Huawei’s total revenue.

Regarding Kunpeng, it itself is an ARM ecosystem, but we have named it in China. No one dares to give us foundry chips now, at least I don’t think it will be solved in the short term. However, we are unswerving to develop Kunpeng’s ecology, and this will not waver. Once Kunpeng’s ecology develops, I believe that other companies will design CPUs. It is just a matter of strength and weakness. This also provides another option for the whole of China.

Regarding ARM V9, whether it is the CEO of ARM or the vice president of marketing, it has been very clear that it is not restricted by the US export control. Unrestricted means that we can carry out normal business cooperation with ARM. , Cooperate as you want.

4. IHS Markit: In recent years, more and more new cars are equipped with interconnection technology. With the improvement of the level of autonomous driving and the addition of various technology companies, more and more rich applications and ecology have been integrated on the car. In the 5G era, cars, as nodes of IoT devices, are interconnected with everything, such as the interconnection of cars and cars, the interconnection of cars and roads, the interconnection of cars and devices, and the interconnection of cars and hybrid clouds. First question, what changes does Huawei think 5G technology and future 5.5G technology will bring to smart cars? Second question, please share the recent progress of Huawei’s smart car product line?

Xu Zhijun: Actually, there are different opinions on how much value 5G has for autonomous vehicles. People who do traffic more hope that the vehicle and the road can be coordinated to realize the automatic driving of the vehicle and give full play to the coordination of the road and the vehicle. In this case, whether 5G or 5.5G, its value is greater. But there is a question. Without 5G or 5.5G, can this car realize autonomous driving? Do you want to achieve autonomous driving?

Another point of view is that in order for a car to realize autonomous driving, it must realize autonomous autonomous driving and cannot rely on others. Just like every normal person of us, all your behaviors are managed independently by you, without relying on others, unlike a blind person who has to rely on a crutch. If a car must rely on 5G or 5.5G in order to achieve autonomous driving, it will be miserable. What if a 5G base station is broken? This puts too high a requirement on the network of mobile operators. The network must cover any place, and it must be ensured that there will be no problems under any circumstances. It must have strong resilience, which is unrealistic.

So from this perspective, whether 5G or 5.5G, it cannot be necessary. Of course, 5G will be better, but it is more of an auxiliary capability. I have always believed that 5G has been politicized and its capabilities have been exaggerated. I once attended a conference and listened to everyone talking about 5G, and the talk was full of enthusiasm, but I couldn’t understand which G they were talking about 5G. Our mobile communication technology has evolved from 1G to 2G, 3G, and 4G every ten years or so. 5G is to evolve one generation and upgrade one generation on 4G technology, which is not much different from the evolution generation of 2G and 3G. Of course, do you say that 5G is better than 4G? That’s not realistic, after all, it was built after the industry has spent ten years and huge investment. Of course, it will be better than 4G. However, it is an exaggeration to say that 5G is the foundation of everything, as everyone said.

Smart car BU is our key investment industry. It has its own sales, delivery and other organizational capabilities. It is our company’s most complete BU except for consumer BG. We have invested more than US$1 billion in the research and development of smart auto parts this year. China now needs 30 million vehicles a year, and there will be more in the future. We believe that even if we only focus on the Chinese market, an average annual income of 10,000 yuan from each vehicle is enough. Of course, Huawei hopes to be a global industry in any industry, not just limited to the Chinese market.

Now every component we make has been introduced to the market and is gradually gaining application. At the Shanghai Auto Show in April, the “Huawei inside” cooperation mode car will provide everyone with an autonomous driving experience in densely-vehicle urban areas. Our team told me: They are the best, able to autopilot without intervention for 1,000 kilometers in the urban area, which is much better than Tesla. You can go to Shanghai to experience it after this meeting.

5.Guardian: Two issues. First, under the sanctions imposed by the United States, Huawei is actually facing a series of supply pressures including chip supply. Now the sanctions will not disappear in the short term, so is Huawei? The future still depends on the reserves prepared before the sanctions? Second, after the Biden administration took office, how did Huawei judge the US sanctions and the future relationship between the US and Huawei?

Xu Zhijun: I think all the customers, partners and people who care about Huawei all over the world are squeezing their sweat for Huawei: How much inventory is there? Our annual report conference has clearly stated that we have no problem meeting the needs of To B customers, but not always.

To cope with this problem, we mainly rely on two points. One is to use these stocks to support us to live as long as possible. For this reason, we focus more on some regional markets and customers. Second, Huawei is a large global purchaser of semiconductor chips and devices. We originally ranked third in the world, second only to Apple and Samsung. We have huge demand. At the same time, China is a huge chip market with nearly 400 billion U.S. dollars in purchases each year. Many Chinese companies are worried that they will be suppressed similarly to Huawei, and they also have similar needs to Huawei. If there is such a big demand, there will always be companies willing to invest, to see if they can find a way that can not only meet the regulatory rules of the United States, but also meet the needs of Huawei and other Chinese companies. We hope that our global partners can do this at a certain time. If our inventory consumption happens to be in line with this, then our problem will be solved. I believe this day will come!

Of course, after the Biden administration came up, we are also paying attention, but we have no illusions about Huawei being removed from the list of entities. We think we will work and live on the list of entities for a long time. We cannot formulate the company’s strategy under assumptions and illusions. Our current overall strategy and specific measures are based on Huawei’s long-term survival and development under the entity list.

6. “Jakarta Global”: Many countries in the Asia-Pacific region have proposed digital transformation plans. From the perspective of Huawei, how do you view the future development of the entire digital transformation in the Asia-Pacific region? What role will Huawei play in this process?

Xu Zhijun: Except for a few countries, the Asia-Pacific region is still relatively backward in terms of digitalization. This new crown epidemic has fully let all government departments, consumers and enterprises see the value of digitalization.

Huawei’s vision is to bring the digital world to everyone, every family, and every organization, and build an intelligent world with all things connected. Therefore, our company’s mission and everything we do is to help the digital transformation of all walks of life.

We have been working in the Asia Pacific for more than 20 years, and Huawei has been working hard to promote the digital transformation of various industries in the Asia Pacific. I believe that this is an opportunity for Huawei. I also believe that through Huawei’s efforts, the digitalization process in the Asia-Pacific region can be accelerated. We can bring advanced technology and digital transformation experience to every country in the Asia-Pacific, as well as every industry, enterprise and government organization in every country.

7.ITR Research: In your introduction, you mentioned 5G and 5.5G. My question is, you just mentioned some visions in 2030, but now many operators and manufacturers are already talking about 6G in 2030. Then I would like to ask what is Huawei’s strategy on 6G?

Xu Zhijun: We believe that 6G should be introduced to the market around 2030. But what 6G is now, we don’t know yet. Our industry hopes that around 2030, like 4G and 5G, there is one thing to contribute to consumers and enterprises, so now we are mainly doing two aspects. First, we work with the industry to work hard to define what 6G is. We may soon release the 6G white paper, hoping to discuss with consumers and all walks of life what 6G will look like in the future. Second, we are doing some basic research and research on cutting-edge technology around the vision and the definition of 6G, hoping to realize the 6G we jointly defined.

Maybe our imagination is limited, or all the industries in the world have limited imagination, and we find that we can’t find 6G application scenarios anyway, then maybe 6G is not needed. If 5G or 5.5G can help realize the scenarios and applications you imagine, then 6G is not needed.

So we may have to wait for the next generation of us, who are smarter than us, or their consumer needs are different, they play differently, and they find that 5G can’t handle their needs. There must be a 6G, which may be the value of 6G. In the past, I discussed with the wireless team, I said that we have achieved 5G from 2G, can this group of people stop doing 6G. But we found that people always come to discuss 6G with us, so we can only organize everyone to study 6G. Therefore, the president of wireless products and I said that we must find a group of young people to do it with us, so that in the 6G era, those of us will retire, because we have no room for imagination and can’t imagine it. At that time, this When a group of people grow up, they can continue to imagine and continue to do it.

So let me summarize our views on 6G: We look forward to 6G, but not necessarily 6G. But we still have to prepare, do research, and invest for the possible arrival of 6G.

8. Nihon Keizai Shimbun: Under the pressure of the United States, how does Huawei maintain cooperative relations with Japanese companies? In 2019, Huawei purchased 1.1 trillion yen in parts and components from Japanese companies. What is the amount in 2020? What about this year? Thank you!

Xu Zhijun: All cooperation between Huawei and Japanese companies is still in a normal state. Our cooperation is mainly in three aspects: First, we provide products and solutions to Japanese operators to help operators serve their customers. Second, we participate in the digital transformation of Japanese companies. Third, we are facing the future together with the Japanese industry to build industries and standards.

Our purchases from Japan in 2019 are about 10 billion U.S. dollars, and in 2020 it will be about 8 billion U.S. dollars, a decrease of 20%. Therefore, Japanese companies are typically treated by unfair trade and non-free trade, because Japanese companies need the approval of the US government to sell a chip or a device to Huawei. This is a typical unfairness and a typical hindrance to free trade. And it’s not just Japanese companies that are affected.

9. DBS Bank: My question is about HiSilicon. Under the pressure of the United States, advanced manufacturing processes cannot help HiSilicon to manufacture chips. I want to know what HiSilicon’s future business model will be?

Xu Zhijun: First of all, any chips developed by HiSilicon now have nowhere to be produced and processed. Secondly, for Huawei, HiSilicon is just a chip design department, not a profitable company, so we have no desire for profit by itself. Now we are raising this team and moving forward as long as we can afford it. Of course, this team can continue to do some research, technology development, and technology accumulation to make some preparations for the future.

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