A hundred years of public search for new life.
Editor’s note: This article is from “Future Car Daily” (WeChat public ID: auto-time), author: Li Huanhuan.
“Carmen Neshen” is the weekly section of the Future Auto Daily, which will sort out the business news that is worthy of attention this week. Here are the company and business news that are worth watching this week (November 11th – November 16th):
3 years, 45 billion, Hengda played the car Rhapsody
On November 12, at the grand summit of Evergrande New Energy Vehicles Global Strategic Partners, Xu Jiayin, Chairman of Evergrande Group, was on the stage where more than 60 people sat side by side, with ZF and Bent 60 auto supplier companies such as Le, Delphi, Bosch, Magna and Continental signed contracts. Some people joked that this is a signing meeting that can apply for a Guinness record.
This real estate businessman who has made a fortune by himself and has repeatedly climbed the top of China’s rich list is trying to use the leverage of capital to achieve a thrilling leap from “one poor and two whites” to the top in the automobile circle. Seeking a fast-paced style of behavior has helped Xu Jiayin become a real estate giant. But whether the same gameplay can work in the auto industry is still unknown. After all, the car-making industry that once made Baoneng, Huatai, Yinyi and even Dong Mingzhu to be smashed is not an area that “barbarians” can easily conquer. In particular, the high requirements for the technology of making cars are always the threshold that the first-timers are not easy to overcome.
Extended reading: Hengda car Rhapsody: Everyone sees, everyone wow?
BYD’s circle of friends welcomes Mr. Toyota
On November 7, BYD announced that it has signed a joint venture agreement with Toyota to establish a pure electric vehicle R&D company. The two parties will each contribute 50% to cooperate in the development of pure electric vehicles and platforms, parts design, research and development, etc., and the joint venture company will be established in 2020.
Open e platform, “D++ open ecology”, BYD from the closed-loop ecology has become more open, and the list of partners has ushered in Changan, Beiqi and Guangzhou Automobile.Toyota. Sharing the core technology and parts supply chain with competitors, behind the seemingly dangerous opening, there is actually a hidden ambition. The open-minded people are interested in maximizing profits. They are striving for more voices when formulating industry standards in the future, and eventually become industry leaders.
Extended reading: Want to be the “Apple in the car industry”, BYD’s circle of friends is one more Mr. Toyota
For LOGO, new car, century-old public health machine
On October 31, Volkswagen held a new brand strategy conference, and the 81-year-old public celebrated the twelfth mark in history. At the same time, six ID. family pure electric models that have been brewing for two years have been unveiled, including the first compact pure electric car ID.3 and the first compact pure electric SUV ID. In addition, Volkswagen also released SAIC Volkswagen’s first large-scale commercial MPV “Viloran”, as well as FAW-Volkswagen’s first small SUV TACQUA, the Chinese name is exploration.
The fuel vehicle market has limited room for growth. At the same time, mass sales are on a downward trend. Opening up new markets and finding growth points have become a top priority. Therefore, for the LOGO, the introduction of the electric car family, Volkswagen opened a new round of offensive.
Extended reading: A hundred years of public search for new machines
砸5 billion on the fourth production line, GAC Toyota betting electricization
According to GAC Toyota’s official website information, the Guangzhou Automobile Toyota’s fourth production line expansion project has started in September, with an annual output of 200,000 new energy vehicles. It was officially put into operation in March 2021, with a total investment of 4.988 billion yuan.
After the continuous decline in sales in the downturn of the auto market, GAC Toyota is preparing for a new round of technology and product competition. However, in the downturn cycle of the auto market, the company has invested heavily in expanding its production capacity. GAC Toyota still faces multiple challenges from within and within the company.
Extended reading: 砸5 billion to launch the fourth production line, the future of Guangzhou Automobile Toyota betting is difficult /a>
Can Jetta make up the shortcomings?
After the brand independence, in the 28 years, 4 million vehicles in China, the Evergreen Tree Jetta, were sold to the low-end car market. As the overall sales growth rate of the Chinese auto market continues to slow down, the search for new growth points has become the most urgent task for major automakers.Business. One of the keys to the Czech Republic’s solution to the public.
On November 1, Jetta handed over the first transcript after the brand was independent. The Jetta VS5 model sold 11,000 units in October, exceeding the expected target of 30%. The strategy of the Volkswagen Group’s price drop has begun to show results, but whether Jetta can reproduce the past glory in the low-end model market, it will take time to test.
Extended reading: The main attack on the low-end car “Chinese version of the beetle”, can make up for the short public board?
The flying car is coming
On November 5th, AeroMobil, a Slovakian flying car manufacturer, took the AeroMobil 4.0 flying car to participate in the Shanghai Expo. It said that it will be delivered to the car in 2020 without major changes. Two days ago, Tencent’s chief exploration official website David Wallerstein announced at the Tencent WE conference that eVTOLs (electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft) will replace the car and become the future mass transit mode.
The emergence of flying cars means that the desire to live outside the city and work in the city will be realized. Therefore, even if the transportation modes such as cars, high-speed rail, airplanes, and helicopters have basically covered people’s current travel needs, the unrealized flying vehicles are still optimistic.
Extended reading: A flying car is coming, will the future scene in the sci-fi blockbuster be realized?
Jia Yueting sent a creditor: Please allow him to work and pay debts
On November 11, the Future Auto Daily (ID: auto-time) learned from a creditor of Jia Yueting that Jia Yueting sent a letter to more than 100 creditors apologizing, saying that the debt problem will be completely resolved. Jia Yueting also invited creditors to visit the FF Los Angeles headquarters and participate in the creditors’ meeting to communicate and communicate on the bankruptcy reorganization plan.
After the e-discovery of the Eco-Crisis crisis, Jia Yueting’s life entered a dark moment. More than half a month ago, Jia Yueting applied for personal bankruptcy and reorganization. On November 8, Jia Yueting’s creditors made their first vote on the bankruptcy reorganization plan. Despite the current debt-ridden situation, compared with the previous “East Tibet,” Jia Yueting, who has the courage to move toward the stage, is finally willing to take up his responsibilities.
Extended reading: Jia Yueting sent a creditor: Please allow him to work and pay his debts, and he will be able to return to China after living
Xiaopeng Automobile C round financing 400 million US dollars
Xiaopeng Automobile announced on November 13 that C-round won 400 million US dollars of financing. The financing introduced the new strategic investment partner Xiaomi Group. Xiaopeng Automobile Chairman and CEO He Xiaopeng once again took individual investors after two rounds of A and B. Identity bless this round. In addition to the $400 million equity financing, Xiaopeng Automobile has also received unsecured credit loans of several billion Chinese yuan from China and foreign banks such as China Merchants Bank, CITIC and HSBC.
After the news was released, He Xiaopeng lamented in the circle of friends. “Financing is really difficult. We must be efficient and have new methods. I believe that Xiaopeng will be different in the coming year.” After entering the capital winter, Xiaopeng successfully completed the C round of financing. , to bring some confidence to the new forces of the car.
Extended reading: Xinpeng Automobile C round financing 400 million US dollars, the introduction of Xiaomi, He Xiaopeng continued to bless < /a>
Automobile CEOs have recommended new energy vehicles to Stefanie Sun
Recently, Singaporean singer Sun Yanzi launched a topic on the microblog to replace the car, and asked the netizens for comments. “What are the current recommendations for oil/electricity vehicles?” After the microblog was issued, many netizens came to offer ideas. Geely, Dongfeng Nissan and other OEMs and new forces such as Weilai and Weimar have also joined the discussion and have staged their own models.
As of press time, the number of Weibo forwardings exceeded 11,000, and the number of comments exceeded 10,000. According to the incomplete statistics of the future auto-time report (ID: auto-time), the number of official microblogs of the host manufacturers commented on this microblog has exceeded 30. A star Weibo unexpectedly became a frontline position for major car companies to take the opportunity to promote the brand. Everyone started an alternative marketing carnival.
Extended reading: Sun Yanzi sends a microblog to change the car, and more than 30 OEMs leave a message for self-recommendation
Car market cold winter test power battery industry chain
In recent days, the Becker’s arrears are continuing to ferment. Due to the inability of Zotye to pay back, it affects the financial situation of the upstream and downstream companies related to BAK Power. A-share companies such as Xinzhoubang, Hangke Technology and Dangsheng Technology have joined the camp for bad debts.
Zhongtai, Bick’s “Lianhuan Lei” incident shows that the reshuffle of the entire automobile industry is still going on, and the long tail brand’s car companies are not eliminated, and the next living space will be squeezed. In the automobile industry chain, difficulties arise in one link, and the entire chain may suffer from the loss of interests. This is worthy of vigilance throughout the industry.
Extended reading: Car market winter test power battery industry chain: BAK Power arrears, loss, seeking transformation
Small data | Do you buy a car this year?
Extended reading: Small data | Double 11 this year, did you buy a car?