nycdaug Chapter 419 Accumulated Strength Unleashed! Far Ahead!
Chapter 419 Accumulated Strength Unleashed! Far Ahead!
Ishida Kuji roared loudly.
Fan Bowen, who was being questioned by grabbing his collar, looked completely bewildered.
I was just here to watch the auto show and join in the fun, what did I do to deserve this?
"Who the hell are you? Are you crazy?!"
"What are you still glaring at me for? Let go! Let go now!!"
The angry shouts of passersby jolted Ishida Hisaji back to his senses, and he quickly let go of her hand.
The assistant, who was standing to the side and behind, immediately apologized.
"I'm sorry, sir, Professor Ishida is just too excited. I'm really sorry."
"Don't get so worked up and grab my collar and yell at me. If there's a problem, go find the manufacturer. Why are you yelling at me?"
"I'm so sorry, he lost control for a moment and disturbed you. I apologize again!"
As the assistant spoke, he gave a deep 90-degree bow.
Ishida Hisaji hurriedly apologized and bowed.
Fan Bowen straightened his collar and gave him a cold look, sizing him up.
"So it was those damn Japanese devils!"
"You have quite a few manufacturers exhibiting today, why don't you go take a look at your own cars?"
"You are known as a major automotive manufacturing country, with several globally renowned car companies!"
"What are you doing at the booth of a Chinese automaker? Do you want to know what new cars Land Rover has released?"
"Now that you've seen their two latest new cars, what are your thoughts? What were you so excited about earlier?"
Perhaps out of guilt, the assistant translated Fan Bowen's question to Ishida Hisaharu.
After listening to the translation, Hisaharu Ishida could not hide his excitement and said:
"I find it incredible that the speed at which China's automotive industry has risen has far exceeded my expectations!"
"I really didn't expect that in just three short years since I last visited China, you would be able to design and manufacture such beautiful cars!"
"These two sedans and commercial vehicles that were just officially unveiled have completely overturned my concept of car design. I really can't believe that they were developed by you Chinese!"
Fan Bowen crossed his arms over his chest, tilted his head slightly, and looked at the two new cars on the display stand, whose paintwork exuded a luxurious and grand feel.
"What's so unexpected about this?"
"It's 2002 now, not 1942!"
"Our Dragon Country can build rockets and satellites, and successfully launch and recover spacecraft."
"After so many years of development, isn't it easy to create a powerful, good-looking car with high-end features?"
After listening to his assistant's translation, Hisaji Ishida shook his head vigorously.
"No, no, no, sir, you misunderstand. A strong heavy industry does not necessarily mean that it can produce excellent cars."
"Just like many years ago, your powerful neighbor to the north could produce a lot of advanced heavy machinery, weapons and equipment, as well as various aerospace products, but they couldn't produce excellent civilian cars."
"Although automobile manufacturing belongs to heavy industry, it encompasses many categories, such as metallurgy, chemicals, instrumentation, electronics, and manufacturing. Without a strong industrial system, it is impossible to build good cars!"
"We have them!"
Fan Bowen chuckled.
"After driving out the invaders, we spent more than 20 years tightening our belts to develop heavy industry, and then spent another 20 years vigorously developing light industry."
"There are only a handful of countries in the world that are leading the world in industrial sectors, but there are also very few countries in the world that have a complete industrial system like ours, capable of manufacturing anything!"
"Moreover, in order to develop the automobile industry, we have tried independent research and development, technology introduction and joint venture production, and have also laid a certain foundation in terms of talent, technology and supply chain."
"When the financially powerful Handong Huilong Group invests heavily in research and development, with the strong support of thousands of research institutions, universities, and state-owned enterprises, do you think they still can't build a good car?"
After listening to his assistant's translation, Hisaji Ishida frowned, unable to argue, and fell silent.
The cherry blossoms, which face China across the sea, have been deeply influenced by Chinese thought and culture for over a thousand years, until modern times when they turned to the West.
Having studied many ancient Chinese books, a Chinese idiom involuntarily came to mind: "Great knowledge accumulates before it is unleashed."
China's automobile industry did not rise on the first day, but rather through decades of long and arduous efforts.
Furthermore, by leveraging their strengths and avoiding their weaknesses, they chose the right development path, focusing on hybrid new energy vehicles, thus circumventing the patent barriers and technological advantages of foreign automakers in the field of gasoline vehicles.
Finally, the Chinese people, who were able to build nuclear weapons even when they were poor and destitute, now have the Handong Huilong Group, which is willing to invest heavily, and are able to produce one good car after another. Shouldn't they?
With a solid foundation, the right direction, and enough relentless effort, you've achieved your goals.
It would be abnormal if they couldn't produce amazing cars.
After all, of the four ancient civilizations in this world, only the Dragon Kingdom has survived to this day.
This has given them not only a splendid history, but also a rich and diverse cultural heritage.
Countless wars and disasters have not completely destroyed this nation; on the contrary, they have inspired their indomitable fighting spirit.
They are intelligent, hardworking, and good at learning. Their large population and years of consistent education ensure that they never lack talented individuals.
Even without the heavy investment and leading research and development by Handong Huilong Group, under the policy guidance of vigorously developing new energy vehicles, China's automobile industry will eventually make a name for itself.
of course.
As a member of the Sakura family, and especially as an expert who makes a living in the automotive industry.
Seeing that Chinese car manufacturers have developed such beautiful and attractive cars, I still feel a little envious.
Sakura has a very developed and powerful automotive industry, but it mainly targets the global middle class, emphasizing affordability, durability, and fuel efficiency.
To this end, they not only shared a platform for multiple models and made parts as interchangeable as possible, but also saved money on workmanship and materials.
Although the car is as fragile as a brittle board and can't withstand a crash, it's cheap and fuel-efficient!
In terms of technology, they practically don't even bother with a radio.
There are almost no electronic devices, and the engine and transmission have not been updated for many years.
They're all outdated technologies and products, so naturally they're not that easy to break.
This way.
Even though their cars, manufactured by Sakura Motors, have a lot of plastic feel and significant flaws in sound insulation and chassis vibration damping, they still enjoy the reputation of "one car can be passed down for three generations, and the car will still be there even after the person dies".
Thanks to their affordability and durability, Sakura cars sell well in many countries around the world, helping many low- and middle-income families realize their dream of owning a private car, including in China.
now.
Seeing that Land Rover, a local car brand in China, is not playing by the rules, taking the new energy vehicle route, and using technology and fashion as its main selling points...
Hisaji Ishida was still somewhat worried.
Before the Land Rover M9 SUV was launched, many people thought it was bound to flop. In China, where the economy is not yet developed, selling a domestically produced car for more than 500,000 yuan seemed like Zhao Ruilong was crazy for money.
It's okay to have a problem.
After this car was launched, it made countless so-called experts, scholars, and industry insiders look foolish.
With a price tag of over 500,000 yuan, demand far exceeds supply. The waiting time from ordering to taking delivery has quickly increased from half a month to two or three months. As a result, the price of used cars is even higher than that of new cars, and yet people are still buying them.
Nowadays.
Land Rover seized the opportunity and launched the S9 executive sedan and the D9 high-end business vehicle.
Both new models clearly continue the technological and luxurious elements of the M9, with a stylish and sophisticated appearance that is truly eye-catching.
Even though it's to complete the research and development faster and better, and to arrange production and subsequent maintenance more smoothly and cost-effectively, these three cars use the same technology platform, only their appearance and body size are slightly different.
But in the eyes of consumers, they are already different cars.
The launch of the Land Rover S9 sedan has given those who don't like SUVs but need a large, luxurious sedan to make a statement a new car option.
The launch of the D9 business van fills the gap in the availability of domestically produced luxury models for high-end business and official receptions in China.
With this, Land Rover now has a much wider range of vehicle models.
Luxury SUVs, executive sedans, and high-end business vehicles—there's always one to meet the needs of wealthy individuals and large corporations.
This will expand the customer base significantly, and with its outstanding product capabilities, Land Rover's sales are bound to be even higher.
The price of over 500,000 yuan doesn't seem to affect Sakura's car manufacturing business; it will only steal potential customers from high-end brands like Mercedes-Benz, BMW, and Audi.
But Hisaharu Ishida is no novice who just entered the automotive industry.
He knew all too well that science and technology were constantly advancing and manufacturing processes were becoming increasingly sophisticated.
As more and more cars are produced and delivered...
As each unit in the supply chain continues to progress...
The manufacturing processes and components used in these three cars will become increasingly cheaper.
To maintain its leading position in technological fashion, the new models naturally need to use the latest high technology.
What about older, more mature and inexpensive technologies?
We can't just abandon it and not use it anymore, can we?
Even a fool would think that Land Rover would eventually launch smaller, less feature-rich, and significantly cheaper mid-to-low-end models.
At that time, won't we have to compete with car manufacturers like Sakura, which focus on affordability, for the mid-to-low-end car market?
Also.
China is a well-known nation of imitation and a powerhouse of knock-offs.
Once any product becomes popular worldwide, driven by profit, people in China will quickly study and imitate it.
If they can't imitate well themselves, they'll poach talent with high salaries or directly plagiarize; they'll never just stand by and watch others make money.
With such a business climate, Land Rover will inevitably become a model for other car companies in China to emulate.
Many people will surely follow suit and invest in new energy hybrid vehicles, just like Land Rover.
With more and more capital entering the market, a large number of talents are flocking in.
The entire industry will make rapid progress through competition that weeds out the weak.
At that time, how can car manufacturers like those in China still expect to make big money easily?
We also need to find ways to compete globally with Chinese automakers that are pursuing new energy vehicle strategies.
"Hey, why did you suddenly stop talking?"
Fan Bowen waved to Ishida Hisaharu.
Reminded by his assistant, Hisaharu Ishida suddenly came to his senses.
"I'm sorry, I was deeply moved by what you just said."
"I think what you said makes a lot of sense. It's only a matter of time before China's automobile industry rises."
“Your country is large enough and has a large enough population. You have also been vigorously developing industry and education for many years.”
"As long as you find the right direction for your own development, you will surely achieve remarkable success and build world-class cars!"
Fan Bowen couldn't suppress the smile playing on his lips.
"But we've only just begun; the road ahead is still long!"
At that moment, music started, and a wonderful song and dance performance began.
Fan Bowen immediately lost interest in continuing the casual conversation.