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Chapter 800 Detour from the Side

Mike Carlisle immediately said: "This is easy to handle, just declare it according to the model airplane."

Compared with aircraft, model airplanes are an entertainment toy, and the tax rate cannot be said to be negligibly low, but at least it is much lower than that of airplanes.

"Is it really possible?" Zhang Qihang frowned and thought for a few seconds, then asked uncertainly, "Is it really okay to do this?"

"Ha ha……"

Hearing what Zhang Qihang said, Mike Carleton laughed immediately: "If it's someone else, there may be problems with doing this, maybe it's okay, who knows, but if it's us doing this, then it's absolutely fine .”

Zhang Qihang was noncommittal, he pondered again for a while, and finally said: "Well, let me chat with your friend first, and see what he thinks about the promotion of unmanned helicopters... It's best to start a business. To have a like-minded partner who has an understanding and a similar outlook on the business."

Mike Carlisle glanced at Zhang Qihang in surprise. Zhang Qihang's reaction was a bit unexpected. Originally, he thought that Zhang Qihang would be eager to agree to him, but he didn't expect this guy to be so cautious. However, Zhang Qihang Having said that, he couldn't say anything, so he just nodded: "Alright."

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While Zhang Qihang was talking with Mike Carlisle, hundreds of kilometers away in Shanghai, Zhou Yu, the person in charge of the sales company directly under Shanghai Shanghai Automobile Industry Group, was reporting to Wu Wanli, the general manager and secretary of the group, what happened last month. Sales situation: "Mr. Wu, last month, we sold a total of 12645 ordinary Santana cars, and a total of 2000 Santana 13401 cars, a year-on-year increase..."

Wu Wanli interrupted Zhou Yu with a wave of his hand, and said, "Xiao Zhou, let's not talk about the data, and focus on talking about how much impact Huateng Group's Sylphy sedan has on us after its launch."

"The impact of Sylphy on us?" When it came to this question, Zhou Yu couldn't help laughing bitterly: "Mr. Wu, do you think that given the current demand for mid-level business cars in our country, will Sylphy affect our shipments? ?”

Of course, Zhou Yu knows what the leader is thinking. If the Sylphy sedan produced by Huateng Industrial Group has a greater impact on the market for ordinary Santana sedans and Santana 2000 sedans, the Chinese side can take advantage of the trend and propose to Volkswagen to introduce Passat B5 to strengthen Wolfsburg. Market competitiveness in China: You see, the models you provided before are too old and have no competitiveness in our China market. With the launch of new models of Huateng Industrial Group, our current models The sales situation in China has been greatly impacted, and new models must be introduced.

It can be said that the entire Huafang management team of SAIC is actually a little happy about the impact of Huateng Industrial Group on its own sales, and even secretly indulges, but the problem is that SAIC has given Huateng Industrial Group a chance. Huateng Industrial Group is not up to the mark. The ordinary Santana sedan and Santana 2000 sedan are sold as soon as they are produced. Up to now, there is no car in stock. The sales situation is very good, especially the Santana 2000, although the price increase The range is not as crazy as before, but from a national perspective, the price increase range of 5000 to 10000 is still relatively common. That is to say, in fact, Sylphy sedan has basically no impact on the market position of Santana 2000 and Xiaoling.

At the beginning, everyone was still a little confused, but after careful thought, it became clear: With the continuous reform and opening up, our economy as a whole has improved significantly, and the demand for cars in China as a whole is also increasing. Under the circumstances, the small output of Santana and Santana 2000 can't meet the market's demand for mid-level official and business cars. In the long run, let alone one more Sylphy sedan to compete with the Santana 2000, even if there is one more Sylphy, the huge market demand is enough to digest the production capacity.

But it is precisely because of this understanding that the Huafang management of Modu Auto is particularly distressed: You have not affected me, so how can I take this opportunity to introduce new models?
This is Wu Wanli's mood at the moment. After hearing Zhou Yu's words, his brows could not help but frown into the word "Chuan": The situation is a bit difficult...

"Leader, I've also been thinking about this issue during this time," Zhou Yu secretly observed Wu Wanli's expression, and said cautiously: "I was wondering if the sales of the Sylphy sedan would greatly affect our sales. Santana 2000 sales, can we introduce passat B5 from the Germans?"

"Oh?"

Seeing Zhou Yu's reaction, Wu Wanli's heart moved, and he asked, "Tell me, what is the result of your thinking?"

"Yes," Zhou Yu was overjoyed, and quickly said, "Mr. Wu, I have an immature opinion, that is, the starting point of our previous considerations is actually wrong."

Wu Wanli was not angry when he heard the words. Instead of being angry, he handed Zhou Yu a cigarette with a smile: "Come on, Xiao Zhou, don't worry, let's talk slowly."

Zhou Yu accepted the cigarette handed over by Mr. Wu gratefully, and after helping Wu Wanli light it first, he lit this for himself, and then said carefully: "Mr. Wu, I think so, the reason why the Germans don't They are willing to introduce the passat B5 to China because they feel that it is enough to just rely on their old capital, and there is no need to introduce new models at all. With their VW logo and the name made in Germany, their cars can still be sold in It is selling well in the Chinese market."

"Well," Wu Wanli responded, and said, "That's almost what the German guy thinks."

"But in fact, German-made cars are good, but are American-made and Japanese-made cars inferior? Looking around the world, the status of German cars is not as good as that of American cars. We just signed a cooperation agreement with General Motors of the United States two months ago." According to the agreement, General Motors of the United States is willing to introduce their luxury mid-to-high-end car Buick New Century to China.

In addition, the negotiations between Dongying Honda Motor and Guangzhou Automobile Group are coming to an end. The two parties have even reached an agreement on the specific models to be introduced. Honda Motor will introduce their leading model: the Honda Accord to China. "

Speaking of this, Zhou Yu said sternly: "Then here comes the problem, we should tell the arrogant Germans that when the Americans introduced their flagship model, the Buick New Century, to China, the Dongying people introduced their B-class ace model, the Honda Accord. With the introduction of Huaxia, does Volkswagen have any models that can rival and compete with it in the Chinese market?

they do not!

So in my opinion, the Germans introduced the passat B5 to China. Their goal is not the Sylphy of Huateng Industrial Group at all, but the Buick New Century of the Americans and the Honda Accord of the Dongying people. The Germans must maintain their position in the Chinese auto market. Own brand image!
If at the level of mid-to-high-end cars above the Santana 2000, other manufacturers have available products, and we are still the Santana 2000, what will ordinary people think of Volkswagen? "

Speaking of this, Zhou Yu couldn't help becoming a little excited. He waved his arms and said, "For a long time, in the eyes of the common people in our country, Volkswagen is synonymous with mid-to-high-end cars, but if you wait a year or two, the new Buick Century and Honda Accord have been launched one after another, and the price is much more expensive than our Santana 2000. At that time, will ordinary people still think that Volkswagen is synonymous with good cars?
Not anymore!
At that time, the reputation that Volkswagen has worked hard to accumulate for nearly 20 years will take a huge blow!I don't believe that in the face of such a crisis, those arrogant Germans can still hold back? "

Wu Wanli's heart shook violently!

He had always had a vague feeling in his heart before, that something was wrong, but he was too busy with his daily work, and this feeling was not strong, so he attributed this feeling to this period. The pressure from time to work was too great, so he didn't think too much about it. Now that Zhou Yu, his capable subordinate, had said such a thing, Wu Wanli suddenly discovered the problem!
That's right, the arrogant Germans are unwilling to introduce the passat B5 to China. This is actually not the biggest problem. The biggest problem is that when the Americans introduce the Buick New Century, which is higher than the Santana 2000, to China, when the Dongying people introduce The Honda Accord, which is more advanced than the Santana 2000, is introduced to China. Will the public's perception that "Volkswagen is more advanced" still hold?
To put it bluntly, this is a "battle of faith" in the automotive field, and it's ridiculous that the Germans are completely unaware of this.

Thinking of this, Wu Wanli suddenly felt that the value of this information was only used to exchange for a Passat B5, and SAIC seemed to be at a loss...

As soon as he told Zhou Yu about this idea, Zhou Yu immediately nodded and agreed with Wu Wanli's statement: "Yes, Mr. Wu, I think so too. To put it bluntly, we are helping Volkswagen to settle in China. Invincible, if Volkswagen is only willing to introduce the passat B5 to China, then we are indeed at a loss."

As for other benefits other than passat B5, the leaders want to exchange this information with Volkswagen, Zhou Yu did not say a word, he is very clear about his position and role in this matter, and this kind of Things are not something you can say by yourself.

Sure enough, seeing that Zhou Yu just agreed with him, and didn't say anything else, Wu Wanli didn't ask, but there was a flash of admiration in his eyes: Xiao Zhou is still very sensible.

After sending Zhou Yu away, Wu Wanli wrote down the matter in his notepad, and planned to discuss it with everyone at the regular meeting on Monday.

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While SAIC was thinking about how to maximize the benefits of this news, Huateng Industrial Group was beaming with joy!
The reason for being happy is that the new month's car sales data came out. The sales of Sylphy sedan officially exceeded 10000, reaching 10181. Sales also hit a new high, reaching a level of 3278 vehicles.

In addition to Sylphy sedans and commercial vehicles, the production and sales of Huateng-Isuzu "Road Star" luxury road buses both exceeded 500—512 produced and 508 sold; the monthly sales of Huateng brand electric bicycles also exceeded 20 for the first time , not to mention the sales of motorcycles and various powertrains...

In short, Huateng Industrial Group's product sales are in full bloom. Under such circumstances, everyone's hearts are inevitably a little wild. For example, at the morning meeting on Monday, Song Pingshun, the person in charge of the sales company, suggested: "Zhang In short, you see our cars are selling so well, shouldn't we make persistent efforts and develop a new model?"

"Oh?"

Looking at Song Pingshun, Zhang Qihang said with interest: "Old Song, as the person in charge of the sales company of the group, you are the most familiar with the market. From a sales point of view, what model do you think our group needs to develop? "

Hearing Zhang Qihang's question, the senior executives of the group present all pricked up their ears.

No one is stupid, and everyone understands a truth, that is, even though I am not in charge of the automobile business, even though I am not in charge of sales, I am good only if the group develops well, even if I am not in charge of cars or sales, But it is also very good to put forward some feasible and valuable opinions.

Song Pingshun obviously thought about this issue for a while. Hearing this, he said slowly: "Mr. Zhang, as well as leaders and colleagues, I think so, although our Sylphy sedan is now in the domestic The mid-level official and commercial sedan market has gained a firm foothold, and it can even compete with SAIC Volkswagen’s Santana 2000 in terms of sales. Models between A-class and B-class: The body size is larger than that of A-class cars, but compared with internationally recognized B-class cars such as Camry, Accord, and Passat B5, there are some gaps in many aspects. "

"Well, it makes sense," Zhang Qihang nodded, "Old Song, you continue."

"Okay," Song Pingshun responded, and continued: "Internationally, Camry, Accord, Duke King, and Passat B4/B5 are actually standard B-class cars, but in our country, because our cars The industry is not developed enough, and the status of these cars has even reached the level of C-class cars.

Now the world's major auto giants are no longer satisfied with selling some A-class cars in our country, and have decided to introduce B-class cars, so I thought, if our group produces a real B-class car, as long as the price If it is cheaper than them, can it also have a good market performance? "

After finishing speaking, Song Pingshun looked at Zhang Qihang, and the meaning was obvious: As for whether this B-class car can be made, it depends on Mr. Zhang's ability.

(End of this chapter)