giants of the era

Chapter 485 Uproar and Shock (two chapters in one)

Li Zetian looked at Norbert Reithef at this time and said, "Norbert Reitheff, I have proposed to use unmanned vehicles to deliver goods before. How do you plan to design this unmanned vehicle? I think Listen to your thoughts."

"Okay, Mr. Li," Norbert Reithoff nodded and began to say, "The unmanned delivery vehicle completes the loading of goods at the delivery station, and can carry out autonomous route planning according to the destination, find the shortest route and avoid congestion. Road sections; during driving, if you encounter obstacles such as pedestrians, pets, and vehicles, you can avoid obstacles, drive around the road, and when you encounter intersections, you can identify traffic lights and make corresponding driving decisions."

"Well, please continue!" Li Zetian nodded.

"After automatically driving to the designated location of the target building, the unmanned delivery vehicle will notify the user to receive the goods through the APP or SMS on the mobile phone; the user can enter the pick-up code before entering the unmanned vehicle to open the cargo compartment and take away the goods. parcels. The cargo compartment of an unmanned delivery vehicle can be designed the same as an electronic locker in a supermarket," Norbert Reithoff thought for a while, and added: "However, because some parcels are very large, I think, Unmanned delivery vehicles should have multiple cargo compartments of different sizes, and even unmanned delivery vehicles that can send large packages can be specially developed..."

"Well, very good, very thoughtful!" Li Zetian smiled and nodded, "Then what do you think about how unmanned delivery vehicles can avoid various obstacles... As the saying goes, 'safety first', to avoid car accidents It should be the most basic and most important requirement for unmanned delivery vehicles!!!”

Norbert Reithoff pondered for a while before answering this question: "I think radar + sensors can be considered to ensure the safety of the driving journey! For example, unmanned delivery vehicles are equipped with multiple vision sensors and radars, and then Use artificial intelligence technology to analyze the surrounding environment, generate disparity maps, etc. to construct a three-dimensional environment, detect the size and distance of obstacles, and control unmanned vehicles to avoid obstacles! And with the gradual deepening of machine learning, it will become more and more adaptable More and more complicated environment!!!”

Li Zetian was very satisfied with Norbert Reitheff's answer. "Very good, I totally agree with your idea! Hehe, once the unmanned delivery vehicle is successfully developed, it will be able to solve the 'last mile' delivery problem and greatly improve the delivery efficiency! However, there are still some special features The problem needs to be paid attention to...”

"Mr. Li, please tell me!"

Li Zetian curled his lips and smiled, "For example, touching porcelain, stealing, maybe someone would even dare to steal an unmanned delivery truck..."

Norbert Reithef was stunned, and said, "Theft is easy to understand. May I ask Mr. Li, what is Pengci? I don't quite understand..."

Li Zetian laughed dryly, how should I explain this, it seems that "Pengci" has not become popular yet.Li Zetian thought for a while, and then explained to Norbert Reitheff: "Pengci generally refers to some opportunistic and blackmailing behaviors, such as intentionally colliding with a motor vehicle, taking the opportunity to blackmail, and defrauding compensation..."

"Mr. Li, probably not..." Norbert Reitheff was a little stunned.

Won't? !
Li Zetian couldn't help laughing, just kidding, there are countless Chinese Porcelain Porcelain troops, and they are hard to guard against. All kinds of fancy Porcelain Porcelains are surprising!

"Norbert Reithoff, please believe me, the unmanned delivery vehicle must take precautionary measures, otherwise... BMW may lose all of its underwear!" Li Zetian smiled and made a joke.

Norbert Reithef couldn't help laughing out loud when he heard this, and then nodded: "Okay, Mr. Li, don't worry, I will pay attention!"

"Well." Li Zetian smiled, and suddenly said: "Oh, by the way, we can't just target unmanned delivery vehicles in the city. Cars, trucks, pickups, SUVs, buses, and minibuses are all things we should develop. products! BMW wants to be a super giant in the industry, so it’s impossible to have a single product!!!”

Li Zetian imagined in his mind that there is no car that BMW cannot manufacture, and if it cannot be manufactured, then buy the other company's company.

Norbert Reitheff smiled wryly. It was easier said than done, but since the big boss said so, Norbert Reitheff could only follow his orders.But having said that, if BMW can really develop other products, it will be good for BMW.

Right now, BMW has a lot of cash, but the money needs to be spent quickly to speed up BMW's development.

Norbert Reithoff thought for a while, and then said: "If BMW develops these cars by itself, it lacks brand, technology, market, channels, etc. Daimler's Mercedes-Benz brand and heavy truck business world-renowned, and American Chrysler is the leader in utility vehicles, vans, and light trucks, so I propose to buy DaimlerChrysler. And ... the reason for this proposal is that DaimlerChrysler currently exists Big problem!"

"DaimlerChrysler was formed by the merger of Daimler of Germany and Chrysler of the United States in 1998. After the merger, the company did not develop in the expected direction. Due to cost and other reasons, Chrysler suffered losses year after year, which made Daimler The stock price of DaimlerChrysler has dropped from $108.56 at the beginning of the merger to $26, and the total market value of the new company has also shrunk from $1083 billion at the peak to $273 billion, which is not as good as the merger The market value of the former Daimler family!"

When it comes to German luxury brand cars, I believe that everyone knows the name "BBA".Mercedes-Benz, BMW, and Audi, the three rivals, can be said to be three-legged, and they will not give in to each other.

When Norbert Reithoff thought that BMW could acquire Mercedes-Benz, he became even more excited.At this time, even the tone of his speech was full of strong excitement. He said: "Mr. Li, Chrysler's huge losses, long-term profit prospects and heavy employee social security pressure have made DaimlerChrysler's Shareholders are extremely disappointed. If an acquisition of DaimlerChrysler is launched at this time, not only shareholders, but also the EU and US governments will be more likely to accept it!"

Li Zetian's eyes lit up when he heard the words.Right now is really an excellent opportunity to acquire DaimlerChrysler. If Daimler kicks Chrysler away in a year or two, then Li Zetian wants to acquire Daimler of Germany. Difficult.

Of course, if you buy DaimlerChrysler now, it's like being a receiver. Chrysler's huge loss is still a big problem.However, Li Zetian felt that this problem should be solved, and Chrysler was also very important to Li Zetian's layout in the auto market.

BMW and Daimler have a high market share in Europe, but the two car companies have a low share in North America.While Chrysler has a low market share in Europe, it has a high share in the North American market.If these three companies are combined, they will have an extremely large sales network in Europe and North America, and behind such network integration lies huge business potential! ! !
Furthermore, although Chrysler is a scam, it is the leader in the field of multi-purpose off-road vehicles, vans and light trucks. If this time it can use the power of BMW and the resources owned by Li Zetian, then Chrysler may not be impossible to come back to life!
"Norbert Reitheff, let's go ahead and make a takeover offer to DaimlerChrysler!!!" Li Zetian said loudly to Norbert Reitheff, with a hint of excitement in his heart.

Once BMW and Daimler-Chrysler are merged, even if they are not comparable to Japan's Toyota Motor Corporation, the title of the world's second largest automobile company is absolute!In this way, Li Zetian has more confidence to defeat Toyota Motor Corporation!

"With my brother here, how can Japanese cars rule the world!!!" Li Zetian thought to himself, with a weird smile on his lips.

Norbert Reithef felt a chill for no reason...

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DaimlerChrysler.

"What? Really? BMW is buying DaimlerChrysler?!"

"What are their conditions?"

"BMW offered to buy out DaimlerChrysler AG for $50 billion plus 10% of its common stock and assume all of DaimlerChrysler's debt. Oh, of course, mainly Chrysler's debt...70 billion owed to the banks Dollar debt!"

At the general meeting of shareholders, major shareholders were surprised.

"DaimlerChrysler's market capitalization is only more than 200 billion U.S. dollars, and the conditions proposed by BMW are really attractive!"

"Yes, do you agree or not?"

Everyone hesitated.

The CEO of DaimlerChrysler looked at the crowd, and said in a deep voice: "Right now, DaimlerChrysler has two options to choose from. One is to split DaimlerChrysler as discussed before. , sell Chrysler; another option is naturally to accept the acquisition of BMW."

"If we choose to split the company, then we will face two problems. The first problem is that Chrysler is a very hot potato. It has suffered huge losses year after year. No one dares to take over. If Chrysler cannot be sold in time, Daim The second problem is that after the split of Daimler, we will face the competition of BMW. Everyone knows that BMW has received investment from Chronos Li. After that, Daimler's situation will only become more difficult..."

"If you choose to accept BMW's acquisition, all shareholders can get a lot of money. In addition, we will also hold 10% of BMW's shares. With the rise of BMW, our shares will increase. The more valuable it is!"

In this analysis of pros and cons, in fact, it is more inclined to choose DaimlerChrysler to accept the acquisition of BMW.Of course, the reason why the CEO of DaimlerChrysler said this is because Chronos Li's influence is too great, so powerful that even competitors are afraid.Throughout the past 30 years, no matter what industry he is involved in, he has swept away thousands of troops!

A senior economics critic on Wall Street once said: "When Chronos Li wants to enter the industry, you should realize that the danger has already come!!!"

"Any competitor who faces Chronos Li will eventually fall apart!"

"..."

At present, Li Zetian first bought BMW and Bosch, and now he is going to buy DaimlerChrysler.DaimlerChrysler is precarious and cannot stand the toss. If it is not careful, it will lose everything.Choosing to accept the acquisition by BMW is the safest way, and DaimlerChrysler cannot take risks.

The general meeting of shareholders went very smoothly, and the vast majority of shareholders expressed their acceptance of BMW's acquisition.

On the same day, DaimlerChrysler called BMW, and the two sides entered the negotiation stage.

When two such large companies are negotiating an acquisition, Germany, the European Union and even the United States must know.

After the news came out, the industry, the media and the people who eat melons were all shocked.

"My Chronos Li is so awesome!!!" a fan girl excitedly said.

"Fuck, is this going to buy the rhythm of the whole world? Chronos Li, you are so lazy, does your mother know?"

"Give [-] likes to Chronos Li! The current automobile industry is simply a stagnant pool. Cars are expensive to sell, maintenance fees are also expensive, and the gas emitted pollutes the environment! Now we need someone as awesome as Chronos Li Break these rotten and unbearable things, change the world, and bring benefits to the world!"

"Support Chronos Li's acquisition of DaimlerChrysler, I am an ordinary employee of DaimlerChrysler"

"Hehe, Chrysler is losing money every year. Congratulations to Chronos Li for becoming Chrysler's successor!"

"..."

There are constant discussions on the Internet, and the headlines on the front page of the news are also about BMW's acquisition of DaimlerChrysler.

At this moment, the executives of Toyota Motor Corporation in Japan are sitting in the meeting room, all of them looking serious.

A bald, short old man in the lead frowned, and said in a deep voice: "Everyone, Chronos Li is aggressively entering the automotive field, and Toyota's position is seriously threatened!"

A man in his 30s sneered and said, "Hmph, Toyota can stand on the top of the world's automobiles because of its unparalleled strength! Chronos Li thinks that he can be compared with Toyota Motor Corporation by acquiring a few companies. I think he is delusional!"

"Mr. Oda is right. It would be too easy to dominate the auto industry by acquiring a few companies. Hehe, isn't the most obvious example right now? DaimlerChrysler? Before the merger, both Daimler and Chrysler It is very powerful. After the merger, the new company seems to be very powerful, almost catching up with our Toyota Motor. Haha, but now? The market value of hundreds of billions of dollars has now fallen to more than 200 billion dollars, how ridiculous!!!”

"Hehe, we will let Chronos Li know how deep the water in the auto industry is, and let him fully understand that the powerful Toyota Motor Corporation is invincible!!!"

"Chronos Li has always been rampant, but this time, we will let him fail in the auto industry and bring him a shame that will never be washed away!!"

"Hahahaha...Toyota will be the nightmare of his life!"

"..."

The old man at the top reminded: "It's good for everyone to have self-confidence, but Chronos Li must not be underestimated."

"President Toyota, please rest assured, we will definitely redouble our efforts to let Chronos Li know how good we are!"

"President, when I think of defeating Chronos Li, I feel excited and high-spirited. I will devote all my energy to the company! Undefeated Chronos Li, I will harakiri!"

"Yo Xi!!!" The old man of the president nodded in praise with satisfaction.

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Negotiations between BMW and DaimlerChrysler were carried out quickly, and the German government was happy to facilitate the matter.Better to find her a good boss than to see DaimlerChrysler decline.

The negotiation lasted for more than a month. On March 3, the two parties signed an agreement. BMW officially acquired DaimlerChrysler. The condition BMW offered was to add 4 billion U.S. dollars to the original basis, or 25 billion U.S. dollars. +75% stake in BMW AG and assumption of all previous debts of DaimlerChrysler AG.

On the day of the successful acquisition, the news was announced.At the same time, the reporter interviewed the senior management of Toyota Motor Corporation.

Toyota Motor executives in Japan said that Chronos Li will definitely encounter Waterloo in the auto industry. He is a rich and clown who only knows how to wave money. He has no idea how deep the water in the auto industry is, and failure is inevitable!

This news was even more explosive than BMW's acquisition of DaimlerChrysler, and soon spread all over the world, shocking the world! ! !

Get Rich and Clowns? ? ?

When Li Zetian heard the news, he couldn't help scolding his mother: "XXXXXX (being harmonious)"

(End of this chapter)