There is a free lunch in the world. Can you believe it?

Recently, Tesla CEO Musk said: "Tesla hopes to help other auto companies as much as possible … We are also very happy.License Autopilot /FSD or other Tesla technologies to companies in need.. "

As Tesla’s signature technology, FSD, if the patent is open, it is quite a pie in the sky for friends.

The spirit of "selfless dedication" also made domestic netizens shout: "Why can’t there be a person like Musk in China?"

However, don’t rush to worship, it’s not that simple behind Musk’s opening of FSD.Free may be the most expensive..

Tesla’s self-driving products can be divided into three categories: BAP (basic version of automatic assisted driving), EAP (enhanced version of automatic assisted driving) and FSD(Full Self-Driving Computer). Among them, FSD has the highest grade, and it needs to spend an extra 64 thousand yuan to choose and install.

It is worth noting that FSD is not really fully autonomous driving.

According to the classification of SAE (American Society of Automotive Engineers), there are 6 levels of autonomous driving, including L0-L5. According to this standard, FSD still belongs to L2 level.

Musk has repeatedly stressed that the FSD needs the driver to be ready to take over the vehicle at any time, and the steering wheel cannot be separated from his hands, so the FSD has not reached L3 level. But in fact, some functions of FSD have surpassed L3 and L4.

From the technical route, Tesla is a fan of the pure visual route. Since February 2022, millimeter-wave radar has been cancelled on all North American models.

Most mainstream car companies adopt multi-sensor fusion solutions, including "Wei Xiaoli", BYD and Volkswagen. The purely visual route is relatively small. In addition to Tesla, there are now manufacturers such as Toyota and Baidu Apollo to follow up.

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There are two main reasons why FSD is highly respected.

First, FSD is self-developed for Tesla. Tesla is the only OEM that automatically drives the whole stack and realizes mass production. From algorithms, hardware to chips, Tesla has absolute control over the core technologies.

Recently, Drive Pilot, a Mercedes-Benz L3-class system, was approved for commercial use in California, USA, but it uses NVIDIA Orin chip.

Second, FSD is the closest autopilot technology to mass production at present. As early as 2021, Tesla had already pushed the version of FSD Beta V9 (the beta version of FSD software) to 2,000 American users. As of the first quarter of this year, Tesla has400 thousandA car owner pushed FSD Beta, and the user has accumulated driving.190 millionMiles (approx.306 millionKilometers).

From the timeline, Tesla’s research on Autopilot assistance system can be traced back to September 2013. It has been nearly 10 years since Musk disclosed the research and development of Autopilot on Twitter.

As far as R&D cost and R&D results are concerned, car companies in the field of autonomous driving that have not yet entered the market or entered the market late are facing enormous challenges. At this time, Musk said that he wanted to open the FSD technology, just like leaving a big "pie".

On the bright side, Musk hopes to provide as much help as possible to other car companies, but he is still a businessman in the final analysis. It is probably not that simple to "help the world" at this key node that started in the second half of new energy vehicles.

In 2020, a serious crisis of mobile phone chips broke out in China. Under the sanctions of the United States, the chips of many enterprises in China cannot be mass-produced.

After September 2020, due to chip sanctions, SMIC’s required equipment was cut off, resulting in the failure to mass-produce the 14-nanometer chip orders received; In 2020, even if Huawei successfully developed the Kirin chip, it could not be mass-produced due to the lack of key equipment.

And this core equipment is EUV mask aligner, which can only be produced by ASML (Advanced Semiconductor Material Lithography, ASML) in the world.

However, in the research of mask aligner technology, China started very early. In 1965, China Academy of Sciences had developed the 65-type contact mask aligner, and ASML was not established until 1984.

However, at that time, the concept of "buying is not as good as renting" prevailed, and finally mask aligner and other sophisticated technologies were dismounted after the 1980s.

As a result, as you and I can see, in 2020, China’s mobile phone was strangled by the chip.

Fates are always strikingly similar, and the development of mask aligner has somehow advised domestic car companies to take a rational view of Musk’s opening of FSD.

FSD has become a "moat" recognized by Tesla in the field of intelligence, and autonomous driving is the general trend of automobile development, and it is definitely a battleground for all families.

For autonomous driving technology, car companies either develop their own or choose to cooperate with suppliers.

For new power brands that are not so big and have not delivered yet, driven by short-term interests, the development mentality of "self-research is not as good as rent" will be amplified to the extreme by FSD. The cost of choosing FSD is lower than that of self-research, and it can also superimpose Tesla’s influence buff, which seems to be a loss.

But if some enterprises really adopt this way, then the whole automobile industry in China may be taken care of by Tesla.

On the one hand, the disguised "price war" will probably change the R&D mentality of the industry. Even if it is not free, the probability of the authorized price of FSD will not be too high, and the automatic driving results invested by domestic car companies will gradually become worthless, so how many can continue to persist?

Under the vicious circle, will autonomous driving technology be exactly the same as mask aligner’s dismounting, and the whole industry in China will stagnate?

On the other hand, if a car company chooses FSD, it will be deeply adapted from the aspects of software and hardware, and any kind of materials, equipment and even accessories may be stuck. Once stuck, can your car be built?

On the other hand, even if it is not sanctioned, Tesla will wait until the technology fault of friends reaches a certain level before charging at a high price. Is there any way for car companies that have chosen FSD not to follow?

In the case that the basic R&D and the underlying facilities are not clear, adopting FSD is to lay a "thunder" for yourself in advance. Once dependence occurs, it is a matter of time before you get stuck.

So, don’t be afraid to walk slowly, at least we still have the opportunity to catch up.

However, we don’t need to sell ourselves short in autonomous driving.

Self-owned brands such as Tucki, SAIC Zhiji and Aouita have gradually realized "automatic driving" under our feet.

Tucki introduced the city NGP to users last year, and it was opened in Guangzhou, Shenzhen and other cities. It can realize the functions of overtaking, changing lanes, merging/exporting roads and avoiding pedestrians in busy urban roads. However, the usage scenarios of Tesla FSD are almost all on the sparsely populated roads in North America, and the road conditions are far less complicated than those in China. Therefore, some usage effects of NGP in Tucki may be better than FSD.

In addition, the NCA of Aouita Expressway has been covered.259A city,300 thousandKm structured road, accumulated mileage has exceeded.1 millionKilometers; SAIC Zhiji has pushed the high-speed NOA function on L7, which will be opened in Shanghai, Suzhou, Hangzhou, Jiaxing, Huzhou and other cities.

Companies such as Baidu Apollo and Didi Autopilot are also promoting the process of China’s autonomous driving industry. Baidu’s "Radish Run" unmanned self-driving vehicle has been operating in Yongchuan, Chongqing; Dongfeng enjoys the Sharing-VAN "Spring Bamboo Shoots" driverless bus running in Wuhan; Didi has achieved mixed delivery in Shanghai and Guangzhou, and users can call a car on the APP to experience Didi’s autopilot service …

For autonomous driving, Chen Hong, chairman of SAIC, said: "SAIC cannot accept the cooperation of third-party companies in autonomous driving, and SAIC should take its soul into its own hands."

This is not only the soul, but also the confidence to walk independently and resist foreign technological hegemony.

We can’t make autonomous driving the next mask aligner, do you think?

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　　On March 26th, the highly anticipated Tengshi 500 was officially listed.The price range is 298,800-328,800 yuan.. The new car has a new style of front grille, and with the LED headlights inspired by the tiger’s eyes, the overall sense is smoother and more vivid. In addition, the comprehensive cruising range of the new car has reached 451km.

　

　　The appearance is more attractive than previous models.

　　In terms of appearance, as a modified model of Tengshi, Tengshi 500 adopts a brand-new front face design and cancels the grid grille equipped with the current model. LED headlights with tiger eye inspiration design have a more atmospheric overall shape. In addition, the front bumper of the new car has also been redesigned and some chrome decoration has been cancelled.

　　Tengshi 500′ s lamp group adopts a long and narrow design, which integrates the LED daytime running lamp with the headlight group, which is very in line with the current fashion trend. When it is lit at night, the visual effect is very eye-catching and highly recognizable. At the same time, the charging port of the new car is still located in the middle of the front of the car, and the protective cover is opened in the same way as the old model, just press the upper part of Tengshi Logo.

　　Coming to the side of the car body, the body size of Tengshi 500 is 4672mm/1850mm/1642mm. Compared with the old models, its profile is basically unchanged, the body length is increased by 30mm, and the wheelbase is still maintained at 2880 mm. It is worth mentioning that there is a forward-looking camera on the right rearview mirror of the new car, which is used to obtain the image of the blind spot in the right front of the vehicle, which is very helpful for the huge Tengshi 500.

　

　　In the rear part, the design concept of the tiger-feather-shaped LED rear taillights is consistent with the headlights, which causes a strong visual impact. The design of the front and rear headlights with high recognition echoes from a distance, which obviously improves the sports fashion sense of the whole vehicle. At the same time, the tail label is a simple "500", which means that its cruising range has reached 500km level, which is more reassuring than the "400" and "450" on most new pure electric vehicles this year.

　　The newly designed five-spoke wheel rim has a strong sportsmanship. The matching tire is Ventus S1 noble2 tire from Han Tai, which focuses on silence and comfort. The specification is 215 55/R18. In addition, there is a metal nameplate on the C-pillar, marked "ENGINEERED WITH DAIMLER GROUP", which means that Daimler Group participated in the development, and it also coincides with the concept of German descent promoted by Tengshi.

　　The interior style is fashionable and generous/the materials are kind.

　　In the interior part, Tengshi 500 continues the interior design of the current model, while slightly adjusting the details. Including a newly designed dual-spoke leather steering wheel and a 9-inch central control LCD screen. In addition, the UI interface of the new car digital LCD dashboard has also been redesigned.

　

　　At the left and right ends of the dashboard, there is a hidden display area, which is operated with the wheel on the steering wheel, and has very rich functions. The size of the central control panel has been increased to 9 inches, and the shortcut keys around it have also been streamlined. Tengshi 500 is equipped with DENZA LinK intelligent interconnection system, and its interface is very simple, but its functions are not very rich at present.

　　Below the air conditioning control panel, there are two USB interfaces and a 12V power interface. Because of the angle, the line of sight here is blocked, so the designer added a clear schematic icon on the cover plate, which is very humanized. It is worth mentioning that the foot brake that has been criticized before has finally been replaced by an electronic handbrake, and its shape is very unique.

　　Plenty of space/no pressure in daily travel

　　The battery pack with larger capacity is adopted/the endurance is obviously improved.

　　As for the power system, Tengshi 500 will continue to be equipped with the motors of the current models, of which the maximum power of the fashion version is 86kW(117Ps) and the maximum power of the glory version is 135kW(184Ps). In addition, the battery capacity of Tengshi 500 has also increased from 62kWh to 70kWh, and the cruising range under comprehensive working conditions has reached 451km.

The latest recall announcement.

Because the brake hose of the left front wheel or the right front wheel may not meet the durability requirements in high temperature and high humidity environment, the brake fluid in the corresponding brake circuit leaks, which affects the braking performance and has potential safety hazards. Some imported S-class cars with production dates from April 3, 2020 to March 23, 2022 were recalled, totaling 54,664 vehicles.

From April 3, 2020 to March 23, 2022, according to the production date, the owner who received 400 text messages or phone calls involved two generations of products should not forget to go to the local dealer to replace the accessories.

Recently, it has been exposed on the Internet.The undisguised photos of M8 in Jiejie.This M8 test car is doing a winter test in the snow. The vehicle positioning of the boundary M8 will be lower than that of the boundary M9, which is somewhat similar to the relationship between ideal L9 and ideal L8.The new car is expected to be released in early 2025.

Judging from the exposed photos, the design style of Wen Jie M8 basically continues the design style of Wen Jie M9. The front face is closed and equipped with through headlights, which are connected with the air inlets on both sides of the front bumper. butThe headlight shape of the M8 will be sharper than that of the M9.And the upper part of the lamp group is squashed, which makes it look more youthful.

Besides,The M8 is still equipped with lidar.However, the shape of the lidar module has changed, and it is no longer as prominent as the M9, and the shape will be flatter, which is believed to optimize the drag coefficient of the whole vehicle.

The body side design of the M8 is still simple, with no obvious waistline, and the front and rear wheel arches are not obviously thrown out, and it is also equipped with chrome-plated wheels with multiple spokes. At the same time,Wenjie M8 uses the design of semi-open door handle, which is somewhat similar to Zunjie’s door handle., practicality and low wind resistance.

Judging from the straight roof line of the new car, it is designed to maximize the head space of the car. It is speculated that the M8 may provide a six-seat seat layout, which is just the ideal L8.

It is expected that the new car will be equipped with the same as the M9.Extended range hybrid and pure electricTwo kinds of power, air suspension +CDC Huawei Turing chassis system should also appear on the M8.

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In the one year since its listing, the M9 has already received orders of over 200,000 vehicles. You should know that it is a new energy SUV with a starting price of 469,800 yuan. This achievement has set a new order record for domestic large-scale new energy SUVs.

The model M8 in the asking world has the potential to become another brand-new explosion after the M9 in the asking world. Since its initial exposure, many people have evaluated it as "M9 in the asking world". However, the M8 in the asking world has not blindly copied the design of "Big Brother M9", but has made innovations in the technology of family design. Then the question is coming. What black technologies do you think will be installed in the M8?

　　[Pacific Auto, Industry Channel] At the 2023 Shanghai Auto Show, GAC Trumpchi brought a new MPV – E9, which is the first Trumpchi smart electric hybrid derived from the Trumpchi M8 Guru Edition. In simple terms, it is the plug-in version. We have a real shooting experience in front of it, so let’s taste this one together.

　　　

　　First of all, you can see that in terms of appearance, the E9 uses a banner-type chrome-plated trim, officially called "Kunpeng Spread Wing", which seems to be closer to the positioning of new energy models. In addition, in terms of appearance color, the Trumpchi E9 has blade shadow white, elegant black, palace gold, and brocade purple.

　　　

　　In terms of body size, the length, width and height are respectively: 5193/1893/1823 (mm), which is 3070mm, and is positioned in the medium and large MPV, which is on the same level as competing models such as Saina and D9.

　　　

　　In terms of interior, the Trumpchi E9 continues the cockpit design of "Swan Wings", and has two interior themes of "Opera Palace" and "Yunshan Zhushui". The difference is that the Trumpchi E9 adds a 12.3 multimedia entertainment LCD screen to the passenger, forming a three-screen take-off visual effect.

　　In terms of seats, the real model adopts a 7-seat layout of 2 + 2 + 3, in which the second row supports rich functions such as seat electric adjustment,/heating/massage, which is very close to the definition of land first class. Not only that, the second row is also equipped with a display screen on the roof, which can maximize the life in the car.

　　In terms of power system, the Trumpchi E9 is equipped with a self-developed 2.0TM hybrid special engine + GMC 400 hybrid special transmission + 25kW · h magazine battery pack. Under this power combination, the WLTC operating condition of the whole car has a comprehensive battery life of over 1000km, and the WLTC feeds a hundred kilometers of fuel consumption of 6.05L. Among them, the 2.0TM maximum power is 140kW, the maximum torque is 330N · m, and the official 100-kilometer acceleration time is 8.8s.

　　After a series of experience is not difficult, Trumpchi E9 is full of competitiveness, it has achieved a full standard in all aspects, and the newly added 2.0T plug-in system has greatly improved its competitiveness, combined with the pre-sale price of 33-390,000 It seems that there is no doubt that Trumpchi E9 will be a competitive luxury MPV. (Photo/Text/Photo: Pacific Automobile, Chen Qichao)

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Lexus RX New Energy, as a model that combines innovation and luxury, its exterior design highlights the refinement and elegance of the Lexus brand. On the front face, the exquisite spindle grille is the iconic element of Lexus, which has been continued in the RX New Energy model, giving the vehicle a unique visual impact. The body lines are smooth, and the overall style takes into account the sense of power and movement, showing a harmonious unity of luxury and environmental protection concepts, perfectly blending traditional and modern design concepts.

Lexus RX New Energy shows its unique charm with its exquisite body proportions and elegant side design. The body size is 4890mm*1920mm*1695mm and the wheelbase reaches 2850mm, creating a spacious and comfortable interior space. The tire specification is 235/50 R21, which is consistent, not only guarantees a good grip, but also complements the body line, adding a sense of mobility to the vehicle. The unique style of the wheel rim further strengthens the appearance aesthetics of RX New Energy.

The interior design of the Lexus RX New Energy is full of luxury and technology. The exquisite leather steering wheel not only feels delicate to the touch, but also supports electric up and down + front and rear adjustments, providing the driver with a comfortable grip experience. The 14-inch central control screen is clear and smooth to operate, integrates multimedia systems, navigation, phone and air conditioning controls, and supports automatic speech recognition, making operation more convenient. The seats are made of high-grade leather, and the front seats provide heating and ventilation functions. They are equipped with 4-way waist support, providing a comfortable riding environment for drivers and passengers. The passenger seat also has a number of adjustment functions, including electric adjustment, seat memory and waist support. The rear seats support backrest adjustment and can achieve proportional reclining, providing a variety of space utilization methods. The overall interior design reflects Lexus’ dedication to detail and comfort.

Lexus RX New Energy is equipped with a 2.5L displacement L4 engine with a maximum power of 136 kilowatts, capable of outputting a strong 185 horsepower. Matched with the advanced E-CVT continuously variable transmission, this power system not only guarantees efficient power transmission, but also focuses on fuel economy and ride comfort.

Summarizing the owner’s evaluation, he gave a high degree of recognition to the appearance of the Lexus RX new energy, especially the high-end atmosphere of the front face design. However, the tail design he mentioned is slightly insufficient, which may provide a little reference for the car purchase decision. Despite these minor flaws, overall, the Lexus RX new energy still attracts owners who pursue quality and design sense with its unique charm.

　　Landmap’s mission is to compete head-on with fully electric Mercedes-Benz, BMW, and Audi.

　　Reporter Du Qiaomei, reporting from Chengdu

　　"Lan Tu should not become Wei Xiaoli, nor will it become Wei Xiaoli, nor will it become Avita and Zhiji. Lan Tu has its own mission and positioning."

　　On August 26, at the just-opened 2022 Chengdu International Auto Show, Liu Zhanshu, who joined Lantu in a low-key manner and served as the deputy general manager of Lantu Automotive Sales and Service Co., Ltd., publicly accepted for the first time, includingWhen interviewed by reporters and other media, the brand positioning and mission of Lantu Automobile were reaffirmed.

　　Data show that on July 17, 2020, Dongfeng’s high-end new energy brand Landmap, which has been brewing for nearly two years, was officially unveiled. As an important strategic layout of Dongfeng Company, Yoyah is not affiliated with any independent passenger car brand under Dongfeng. It is an independent new high-end brand with an independent development strategy, business model, organizational structure, and leadership team.

　　"Lantu calls itself the" new strength "of car manufacturing. It is an enterprise born with the support of central enterprises and positioned as a high-end new energy brand in the country. Lantu’s mission is to compete head-on with ABB after it is fully electrified," Liu Zhanshu pointed out.

　　However, Lantu, which was born two years ago, experienced sluggish sales growth after entering 2022.

　　The latest monthly FMCG data released by Dongfeng Group shows that in July 2022, the total sales volume of Lantu automobiles was 1,793 units, and the cumulative sales volume in the first seven months was 8,375 units. If the mass production starts in August 2021, the cumulative sales volume of Lantu automobiles has been 15,166 units in the past year.

　　As a high-end electric brand built by Dongfeng Company with the strength of the whole group, Lantu is not under little pressure. Especially in the second half of this year, with the new brand of "Wei Xiaoli", the second-tier new force Nezha is running up and attacking, and the independent car companies are collectively attacking the high-end of smart electricity. Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Audi and other traditional luxury companies are accelerating their electric transformation, and Lantu will also welcome more competitors.

　　It is worth noting that at the 2022 mid-year work meeting held on July 8, Lantu Automobile sorted out the key work in the second half of the year, put sales work in the first place, and adjusted the sales target to 31,000 vehicles, challenging 37,000 vehicles.

　　Subsequently, Lantu Automobile ushered in a major overhaul of its executive team.

　　It is reported that Liu Zhanshu, who was responsible for user relationship development in Extreme Krypton, joined in June this year, responsible for user relationship development and user operation.

　　"At present, Landmap has three major pain points, the first is the problem of popularity, the second is the problem of prestige, the third is the problem of sales, and these three are the core problems." Liu Zhanshu told reporters that in response to the current problems, the current strategy of Landmap is to make breakthroughs in key cities, and to make breakthroughs in key platforms, key regions, and key groups.

　　In Liu Zhanshu’s opinion, the current sales momentum of Landscape is always upward, the popularity of Dreamer after listing is also higher than expected, and it is still in a state of shortage. With the delivery capacity enhancement of Dreamer, Landscape’s sales will go up another level.

　　"Lantu adheres to the long-term approach. At present, this track has just undergone a new round of reshuffle, which is equivalent to the first 100 meters of the marathon. Lantu is happy to see competition. In addition, the Lantu automotive industry also has enough funds, technology and talents to support this track to take the long-term approach," Liu Zhanshu told reporters.

　　In addition, in response to the young and personalized needs of the market, Lantu released the first personalized customization ecology of Chinese brands at this auto show, and the "customized version" of Lantu FREE DNA was launched simultaneously with the Dreamer private customization version.

　　According to the introduction, Lantu Automotive Personalized Customization Ecology provides two services: "front loading" and "rear loading". Among them, the front loading meets the common needs of users, and is co-created by Lantu with users and ecological partners before mass production; the rear loading is based on mass production vehicles, Lantu meets the individual needs of each user, and adopts customized solutions such as kit customization and boutique customization. At the same time, Lantu Personalized Customization Ecology provides a co-creation platform for all ecological partners.

　　According to the plan, in the second half of this year, Lantu will continue to enrich its product matrix, and its third model and first sedan will be officially unveiled at the Guangzhou Auto Show in November.

　　The following is a transcript of the interview, with excerpts:

　　"" (Hereinafter referred to as" 21st Century "): At this Chengdu Auto Show, the products of independent brands in the high-end new energy field have been released one after another. Is Lantu facing pressure and challenges? How to consolidate the first-mover advantage?

　　Liu Zhanshu: In June, the sales volume of Landscape increased by 33% month-on-month, and in July, it increased by 50% month-on-month. So far in August, the double-digit growth is completely no problem. At present, the sales momentum of Landscape has been upward. The popularity of Dreamer after its listing is also higher than expected, and it is still in a state of shortage. With the delivery capacity enhancement of Dreamer, the sales volume will go to another level.

　　The high-end new energy track is actually getting bigger, and the market will not get smaller because more products appear. Take MPVs as an example, traditional fuel MPVs are a declining market, but six-seat medium and large MPVs and SUVs, especially luxury models, are on the rise. Lantu is not worried about having more competitors.

　　At the same time, the trend of the global automotive industry is to shift from fuel vehicles to electrification, but the current penetration rate of electric vehicles is 25% -35%. From another perspective, 70% of people are still driving fuel vehicles. This market is still very large.

　　At present, this track has just undergone the first round of reshuffle, which is equivalent to the first 100 meters of the marathon. Lantu is happy to see the competition. In addition, the Lantu automotive industry also has enough funds, technology and talents to support this track to take the long-term approach.

　　"21st Century": From a product and marketing perspective, is Landmap more a benchmark for new car makers or central and state-owned enterprises?

　　Liu Zhanshu: Lantu calls itself the "new strength" of car manufacturing, because the genes are different. Lantu is an enterprise born with the support of central enterprises and is positioned as a high-end new energy brand in the country. Lantu’s mission is to compete head-on with ABB when it is fully electrified.

　　Therefore, Lan Tu should not become Wei Xiaoli, nor will it become Wei Xiaoli, nor will it become Avita and Zhiji. Lan Tu has its own mission and positioning.

　　21st Century: What challenges does Landmap face in marketing?

　　Liu Zhanshu: At present, Landscape has three major pain points. The first is the issue of popularity, the second is the issue of prestige, and the third is the issue of sales. These three are the core issues.

　　In terms of communication, Lantu’s current strategy is to focus on key cities for breakthroughs. The first step is to focus on 8 key cities that account for more than 50% of Lantu’s total sales. The first stop is Wuhan, and the second stop is Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Hangzhou, and Chengdu.

　　To key platforms, key regions, key people, a city breakthrough, the current sales of key markets has been increasing, which has great benefits for the improvement of the efficiency of the map.

　　Landmap FREE was developed against the Audi Q5L and Mercedes-Benz GLC, and its workmanship and mechanical quality are no less than ABB’s in terms of handling, performance, space, and even chassis stability and comfort.

　　In addition, Lantu is currently one of the most expensive brands among its own brands, hoping to become a truly high-end new energy brand in China.

　　"21st Century": How do you see the recent debate on extended-range and plug-in hybrids in the market? What is the future path of Landmap?

　　Liu Zhanshu: There is no best technology or the best route problem, the route requested by the user is the best route. The process of switching from fuel vehicles to electric vehicles does not happen overnight. Many users still want to maintain the driving habits of fuel vehicles and enjoy the fun of electric vehicles. These user requests are still there, and the range extension takes into account this demand to some extent.

　　Landmap products are derived from ESSA’s native architecture, which can not only be used for pure electric but also for hybrid technology output. Dreamer is not a simple range extension, but an intelligent multi-mode drive. Landmap has recently maintained a dual-power strategy, that is, pure electric plus range extension or intelligent multi-mode drive two lines in parallel, and gradually switched to the pure electric market.

　　"21st Century": What are the reasons behind the launch of the official customization ecology at the auto show? How to balance large-scale production and personalized needs?

　　Liu Zhanshu: Firstly, based on the insight into the young people, the younger the user’s demand for personalization is more; secondly, the customized version of the model is more exaggerated than the original, the traditional air intake grille on the front face is reduced, and two air intakes are added on the side. The elegant body lines and outer surrounding decoration are selected on the side of the body, which makes the overall sense of strength stronger, which is very popular among young people; thirdly, the performance of the customized version of the model has been greatly improved.

　　Through pre-modification, it meets the common needs of some users, and more personalized needs include personalized customization of afterwear.

　　From an industry perspective, this is the first front-loading custom ecosystem in the automotive industry. Both FREE DNA and Dreamer have different partners participating in the co-creation. Lantu hopes to strengthen the custom ecosystem or the modification culture of electric vehicles, and change the prejudice in the industry that "electric vehicles are not suitable for modification".

　　21st Century: What are the market expectations for FREE DNA and Landmap Dreamers?

　　Liu Zhanshu: Landscape FREE DNA is limited to 3,000 units. This is the sales expectation. Landscape is testing the waters with Landscape FREE DNA this time. If the performance is good, more different versions will be launched in the future. In the end, it depends on the performance of the market.

　　"21st Century": This year is considered the first year of new energy MPV. How do you see the competition in the industry?

　　Liu Zhanshu: This year is indeed the first year of new energy MPVs. Not only are there Hongqi, JK-009, and Tengshi D9, but the MPV market is expanding, not competing in the original track, especially in terms of safety. Dreamers are very competitive.

　　In terms of target market, the Dreamer focuses on business scenarios and is also a car that is well-suited for families.

　　"21st Century": What are Lantu’s next plans for products and technologies?

　　Liu Zhanshu: The Chengdu Auto Show released FREE DNA, and the third flagship model will be released at the Guangzhou Auto Show in November this year. It will also be a flagship sedan. So far this year, including SUVs, MPVs, and sedans, the first step of Lantu’s product layout has been completed, and we will launch more rich products in the future.

　　In terms of technology, the third model will be the first model based on the SOA architecture in China.

　　"21st Century"; What are your plans for the overseas market?

　　Liu Zhanshu: Lantu landed in Norway in June this year and is currently considering expanding into the entire European and Middle Eastern markets.

On July 10, a new generation of Mercedes-Benz GLE SUV was officially launched in China, launching a total of 6 models, including plug-in hybrid models and light hybrid models with 48-volt ISG intelligent motors, priced from 699,800 yuan to 889,800 yuan.

In 1997, the predecessor of the GLE SUV, the M-class SUV, innovatively combined the luxury and comfort of the sedan with the passage of the off-road vehicle, defining the new category of "luxury SUV", making the unrepeatable classic shape a luxury and tough compatible style of the GLE SUV.

In terms of styling, the new generation of GLE SUV adopts the new "Night Galaxy" air intake grille, and the bright stars surround the three-pronged star emblem. Night components and AMG body style components add a personality element to the sports fashion. Geometric multi-beam of light LED headlights, integrated into the new daytime running light design, the four-piece lamp eyebrow is very recognizable. The two-stage design tail light group further increases the visual width of the rear of the car. The new dynamic star emblem welcome light lights up the ground when the door is opened, and the distinguished experience is born spontaneously.

The length, width and height of the new car are 4927 × 2018 × 1797 mm, and the wheelbase is 2995 mm. The burly figure combines comfort and handling. The iconic yacht-style C-pillar design gives a sensual and elegant visual effect to the tough posture.

The interior of the new generation GLE SUV continues the family design language of "sensuality and purity". The whole series comes standard with a Nappa leather multi-function steering wheel, and the key functions of the vehicle can be operated through the touch panel without leaving the steering wheel with both hands. The trend blades of the air conditioner are upgraded to galvanized metal, which is derived from the ultimate craftsmanship of the Mercedes-Maybach GLS SUV, making the trend trim as elegant as piano buttons. In addition, the rear seats of the new generation GLE SUV are also equipped with electric adjustment function.

For the first time, the new car is equipped with an enhanced version of driver assistance components, the second-generation MBUX intelligent human-machine interaction system, and the "refreshing" function derived from the S-class car, which makes the intelligent experience more comfortable with safer, more convenient and humanized technology.

The enhanced version of the driving assistance components standard on the new generation of GLE SUVs brings a safe, reliable and leisurely intelligent driving assistance experience. With the enhanced version of the preventive safety system, it fully covers 13 daily use scenarios from departure to parking, and protects the safety of each passenger at all times. When the driver assistance system is turned on at high speed and the turn signals are turned on, the new generation of GLE SUVs can automatically change lanes under the premise of safety; the vertical acceleration is fast and the lateral lane change is stable. With truly safe and easy-to-use driving assistance, luxury SUV owners can enjoy a comfortable journey.

The second-generation MBUX intelligent human-machine interaction system is more digital and intelligent. Equipped with built-in applications such as China’s exclusive QQ Music and Tencent Video, it can provide customers with rich streaming media content. At the same time, Autonavi custom navigation is deeply integrated with the car and machine, providing the function of "real-life cross-navigation", which superimposes the real road environment in front of you and virtual navigation instructions. Complex road surfaces can also provide clear guidance at a glance, creating car and machine navigation that customers are more willing to use. Of course, the new wireless CarPlay function also reserves the right of choice for users who are used to using mobile phones.

The new generation GLE 350 4MATIC model is equipped with an M254 2.0T four-cylinder engine with a maximum output power of 190 kW and a peak torque of 400 Nm; while the new generation GLE 450 4MATIC model uses an M256 2.5T inline six-cylinder engine, which can burst a maximum power of 270 kW and a maximum torque of 500 Nm. Both engines are equipped with a 48-volt ISG intelligent motor system. Relying on the cooperation of the engine and the motor, the all-round power experience of quietness, smoothness, provinces, intelligence and strength is realized in the whole driving scene, breaking through the limitations of the driving scene and achieving an uncompromising driving experience. The new generation GLE 400e 4MATIC plug-in hybrid SUV is equipped with the fourth generation plug-in hybrid power system, powerful oil-electric dual-engine power, peak total power of 280 kW, comprehensive peak torque up to 650 Nm, pure electric cruising range increased to 100 kilometers (WLTC conditions), so that the pure electric low-carbon travel experience is no longer exclusive to electric vehicles, let alone give up the smooth experience of fuel power.

It is worth mentioning that the newly added "real-time off-road road image" function, through the camera calculation and synthesis of virtual images, visually makes the engine cover transparent, and cooperates with virtual wheels and lane lines to help drivers intuitively understand the front wheel steering angle and choose the best route, and calmly deal with various complex road conditions. The new generation of GLE SUV is equipped with an intelligent four-wheel drive system (4MATIC), which can realize 0-100% torque distribution of the front and rear axles according to needs, and is equipped with an air suspension system. Whether it is city shuttle or outdoor off-road, a variety of driving modes can match different travel needs.

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When Wanda Commercial’s IPO sprint was fruitless and the bet was facing default, Wanda Group Wang Jianlin could finally breathe a sigh of relief.

On December 12, 2023, PAG and Dalian Wanda Commercial Management Group jointly announced the signing of a new investment agreement. PAG will work with other investors to reinvest in Zhuhai Wanda Commercial Management after its investment redemption period expires in 2021.

The investment amount of existing investors in Zhuhai Wanda Commercial Management in August 2021 is about 38 billion yuan, of which the investment amount of Pacific Alliance is about 2.80 billion US dollars (about 18 billion yuan).

According to the new agreement, Dalian Wanda Commercial Management holds 40% of the shares, making it the single largest shareholder. Pacific Alliance and several other existing and new investors will participate in the investment, with a total shareholding of 60%.

Wanda will work with key shareholders such as Pacific Alliance to further optimize the company’s corporate governance, maintain the stability of the management team, and jointly support the company’s long-term development.

Wanda Group said that the new agreement reflects investors’ high recognition of Zhuhai Wanda Business Management’s growth potential and its operating capabilities.

Wanda Commercial Management expects annual revenue to 29.30 billion

According to the introduction, Wanda Commercial was established in September 2002 and is one of the world’s leading commercial property holding and operation enterprises. Zhuhai Wanda Commercial Management is the only business platform for asset-light operation and management of commercial centers under Dalian Wanda Commercial Management Group.

As of November 2023, Zhuhai Wanda Commercial Management operated and managed 494 large-scale commercial centers, of which 290 were commercial centers under Dalian Wanda and 204 were third-party asset-light commercial centers.

Zhuhai Wanda Commercial Management currently manages 494 large commercial centres in 227 prefecture-level and above cities across the country. The number of commercial centres managed by Zhuhai Wanda Commercial Management has grown from 417 to 494 in the past two years, an average annual growth rate of about 9%. Zhuhai Wanda Commercial Management is now the world’s largest commercial management company in terms of commercial area under management.

Since existing investors invested in 2021, Zhuhai Wanda Business Management has exceeded its performance targets for three consecutive years. After-tax income in 2021 is 23.50 billion yuan, 2022 is 27.10 billion yuan, and 2023 (estimated) is 29.30 billion yuan, with an average annual growth rate of about 12%. After-tax profit in 2021 is 5.30 billion yuan, 2022 is 7.50 billion yuan, and 2023 (estimated) is 9.50 billion yuan, with an annual growth rate of 34%.

In the past three years, Wanda Commercial Management has paid a total of about 10 billion yuan in taxes, and the dividends to shareholders are 4.60 billion yuan in 2021, 6.70 billion yuan in 2022 and 8.50 billion yuan in 2023 (estimated).

Tencent and Country Garden are shareholders

In 2018, Tencent Holdings, as the main sponsor, jointly signed a strategic investment agreement with Suning, JD.com, Sunac and Wanda Commercial in Beijing to invest in 34 billion and acquire about 14% of the shares held by investors introduced when Wanda Commercial Hong Kong H shares were delisted.

Before the Wanda Commercial Management IPO, Wang Jianlin directly held 5.19% of Dalian Wanda Commercial and 44.31% through Wanda Group. In addition, Zhuhai Wenchi held 1.7%, Zhuhai Wenlong held 0.98%, and Dalian Wentai held 4.29%.

Wang Jianlin holds 36.58 per cent of Zhuhai Wentai, 4.53 per cent of Zhuhai Wentai and 70.11 per cent of Dalian Wentai, which are shareholding platforms for employees of Wanda Group and its subsidiaries.

Wang Jianlin’s wife, Lin Ning, holds 3.18 per cent of Dalian Wanda Commercial; Wang Jianlin holds 98 per cent of Dalian Hexing and 2 per cent is held by Wang’s son, Wang Sicong. Dalian Hexing holds 99.76 per cent of Wanda Group and Wang Jianlin directly holds 0.24 per cent of Wanda Group.

Dalian Wanda Commercial holds a 78.83% stake in the joint stock company of Zhuhai Wanda Commercial Management Group, and investors hold a 21.15% stake in the joint stock company of Zhuhai Wanda Commercial Management Group.

Country Garden holds 1.7945%, Chow Tai Fook’s WellSmart Developments Limited holds 0.0718%, CITIC Capital’s CCP Wing Investment holds 1.7857%, Jinyi Global holds 1.7945%, and Shanghai Yunxin Entrepreneurship holds 0.9778%.

Tencent holds 0.7222% through Huang River, Tencent holds 0.1179% through Shenzhen High Light Computer Technology Co., Ltd.; Ant Group’s Accelerator I holds 0.4643%;

PAGAC holds 3.5714%, CITIC Securities Investment Co., Ltd. holds 0.3611%, and Hangzhou Tangzhi Equity Investment Partnership (Limited Partnership) holds 0.0555%.

However, as investors in Wanda Commercial Management, Ning and Sunac have encountered operational difficulties to varying degrees. It is difficult for the Mud Bodhisattva to cross the river, but it is difficult to solve the problem. In particular, Ning also stepped on Evergrande, causing serious losses. Country Garden is also in crisis, and only Wanda is relatively better off.

Selling Wanda Films to Help Yourself

A few days ago, Wanda Film announced that it received a notice on December 6, 2023 that the company’s indirect controlling shareholder, Beijing Wanda Cultural Industry Group Co., Ltd., and its wholly-owned subsidiary, Beijing Hengrun Enterprise Management Development Co., Ltd., and the company’s actual controller, Wang Jianlin, intend to transfer the 51% equity of the company’s controlling shareholder, Beijing Wanda Investment Co., Ltd. to Shanghai Ruyi Investment Management Co., Ltd.

As early as July 20, 2023, Beijing Wanda Cultural Industry Group Co., Ltd., the indirect controlling shareholder of Wanda Film, signed an Equity Transfer Agreement with Shanghai Ruyi Film and Television Production Co., Ltd. (referred to as "Shanghai Ruyi"), and Wanda Cultural Group transferred its 49% stake in the company’s controlling shareholder, Beijing Wanda Investment Co., Ltd. (referred to as "Wanda Investment"), to Shanghai Ruyi. Shanghai Ruyi invested 2.262 billion yuan.

This means that once the transfer is completed, Shanghai Ruyi will hold a 100% stake in Wanda Investment Co., Ltd., and then hold a 20.03% stake in Wanda Film. Wanda Film’s actual control will change from Wang Jianlin to Shanghai Ruyi.

According to the financial report, Wanda Film’s revenue in the first nine months of 2023 was 11.348 billion yuan, an increase of 46.98% over the same period last year; net profit was 1.115 billion yuan; net profit after deduction was 1.10 billion yuan. Among them, Wanda Film’s revenue in the third quarter of 2023 was 4.479 billion yuan, an increase of 61% over the same period last year; net profit was 692 million yuan, and net profit after deduction was 689 million yuan.

Wang Jianlin once again "cut meat" to save himself is to deal with the delay in the listing of Wanda Commercial Management, and the company is facing a situation of default on gambling.

On March 8th, the new plug-in hybrid car Qin PLUS DM-i was officially launched. There are four new models with the price range of 105.8-145.8 million yuan.

Compared with the traditional plug-in hybrid with fuel as the main power, Qin PLUS DM-i is equipped with the latest DM-i super hybrid system. The system provides the main power source through high-power motor and high-energy blade battery, and the whole system is mainly electricity, with lower energy consumption and no discount on performance. Taking Qin PLUS DM-i as an example, the acceleration time from 0 to 100 km/h is 7.3s, and the fuel consumption is 3.8L/100km.

Qin PLUS DM-i can be regarded as an upgraded model of Qin. The outline of Qin PLUS DM-i is somewhat similar in appearance, but the new car uses a more fashionable DragonFace 2.0 design, which is sharper in the shape of the front face and the front and rear light groups. The front grille has a larger area and a stronger gas field.

The transition between the front face and the side wall of the new car is clear and clear, and the size of the multi-strip aluminum alloy wheel hub is further increased, which looks more sporty. In terms of dimensions, the length, width and height of the new car are 4765/1837/1495mm and the wheelbase is 2718mm respectively.

The latest design style used by Qin PLUS DM-i in the interior, such as the style of IP platform, the shape of air conditioning outlet and the layout of shift lever area, is closer to Han’s, and it looks luxurious and has a good sense of texture.

The full LCD instrument of the new car is relatively small, which shows some driving-related information more simply and directly, such as power, endurance, speed, energy output status and so on.

The rotatable suspended central control large screen is still the core attraction of the car interior, and it is equipped with the latest DiLink intelligent car-machine interaction system, which is rich in expansibility and extremely playable.

In terms of power, Qin PLUS DM-i is divided into two versions: pure electric battery life of 55km and 120km. The 55Km version adopts EHS132 electric hybrid system, with a maximum power of 160kW, an acceleration of 7.9 seconds per 100 km and a comprehensive battery life of 1180km；. The 120km version adopts EHS145 electric hybrid system, with the highest power of 173kW, the acceleration time of 100km of 7.3 seconds, and the comprehensive battery life of 1245km. The fuel consumption of both versions is 3.8L per 100 kilometers in the state of power loss.

The 55Km version of Qin PLUS DM-i is equipped with an 8.3kWh "blade" lithium iron phosphate battery, which supports AC slow charging. The 120km version of Qin PLUS DM-i is equipped with a lithium iron phosphate battery with a total energy of 21.5kWh. In addition to the common AC slow charging, it also adds a DC fast charging function, which is rare in plug-in hybrid vehicles.

Editor’s summary:It is foreseeable that Qin PLUS DM-i should be able to contribute considerable sales in 2021. This model, which is grounded enough in price, rich in configuration and well-balanced in power system, will not only compete in the same level of hybrid and plug-in models, but also grab some markets of 100,000-class traditional fuel sedan.

It is reported that among the three new models equipped with DM-i super hybrid, Qin PLUS DM-i has the highest pre-sale order volume so far.