Cailian News Agency Auto Morning News [March 21]
National electric vehicle measurement data establishment application base approved
The State Administration for Market Regulation recently approved the establishment of a national measurement data establishment application base (electric vehicles). The base will strengthen the collection, analysis, management and application of measurement data in the field of electric vehicles, build an information security system for electric vehicle measurement data, a traceability (technical specification) system for quantity value transmission, and build three major platforms for electric vehicle business data, test data and digital measurement. Promote the integration and application of measurement data in the whole industry chain and life cycle of electric vehicles, and improve the accuracy, timeliness, safety and credibility of measurement data in the whole process of electric vehicles.
In the second half of car intelligence, "data" has become increasingly critical.
Beijing: Implementation of used car distribution support policy, a single enterprise up to 2 million yuan
The Beijing Municipal Bureau of Commerce recently issued a notice on the implementation of the support policy for used car dealerships. It proposes that in order to encourage the large-scale development of used car dealerships, promote the circulation of used cars, and expand automobile consumption, financial support will be given to eligible used car dealerships. For enterprises whose used car dealerships exceed 5 million yuan from November 1, 2023 to October 31, 2024, a financial reward of 0.5% of their used car dealerships will be given. The maximum for a single enterprise shall not exceed 2 million yuan.
Financial Union Automobile: This move can guide, encourage, and support operating enterprises in the used car industry to accelerate their transformation and development.
Ride Union: March 1-17Retail 335,000 car market increased by 56%
On March 20, according to the data of the Passenger Association, from March 1 to 17, the retail sales of the passenger car market 698,000 vehicles, an increase of 13% year-on-year and an increase of 27% over the same period last month; since the beginning of this year, the cumulative retail sales of 3.841 million vehicles have increased by 16% year-on-year. From March 1 to 17, the national passenger car manufacturers wholesale 828,000 vehicles, an increase of 25% year-on-year and an increase of 121% over the same period last month; since the beginning of this year, the cumulative wholesale of 4.228 million vehicles has increased by 13% year-on-year. From March 1 to 17, the retail sales of the car market 335,000 vehicles, an increase of 56% year-on-year and an increase of 115% March 1-17, the national passenger car manufacturers wholesale 312,000 vehicles, an increase of 31%, an increase of 138% over the same period last month; this year the cumulative wholesale 1.448 million vehicles, an increase of 29%.
Cui Dongshu: Although some automakers’ continuous price cuts have caused a serious short-term wait-and-see phenomenon, the price reduction cycle has finally been gradually completed, so market consumer confidence is gradually recovering.
Domestic Model Y will increase by 5,000 yuan on April 1
On March 20, the reporter learned from inside China that the official price increase will be announced on April 1, and the price of the Model Y will be raised by 5,000 yuan. At the same time, the current 8,000 yuan official carThe subsidy policy and the car paint reduction policy of up to 10,000 yuan will also expire on March 31. The actual price increase of this price adjustment is up to 23,000 yuan.
Financial Union Auto:The move has aroused the market’s concern about whether the price war is going up or down.
Lei Jun still wants to sell more than 250,000
On March 20, people familiar with the matter said that Xiaomi Group has determined the pricing. Compared with last year, the pricing has been reduced by 30,000 to 50,000 yuan. At present, the price of the standard version may be 266,000, and the high-end version is positioned at 336,000 yuan. However, it may still be adjusted before the conference. At present, the high and low versions of Xiaomi SU7 mainly target Model 3 and001, not only the configuration is similar, but the price is also fully benchmarked. Lei Jun discussed repeatedly in several internal meetings, how to make a hit without the same price. Although the listing is imminent, Lei Jun is still not fully confident.
Cai Lianshe Auto: The final price of Xiaomi’s car may be "determined in one fell swoop".
2023 to achieve a net profit of 5.308 billion yuan, up 51%
On March 20, the company disclosed its 2023 annual report. During the period, the company achieved operating income of 179.2 billion yuan, an increase of 21% year-on-year, a record high; realized a net profit of 5.308 billion yuan to the parent, compared with 3.511 billion yuan in net profit to the parent after excluding the one-time negotiated acquisition income in 2022, an increase of 51% year-on-year; gross profit increased by 31% year-on-year to 27.4 billion, gross profit margin increased from 14.1% in 22 years to 15.3% in 23 years; net cash level increased by 46% to 28.4 billion. In 2024, the target sales of 1.9 million vehicles, of which the new energy vehicle sales target increased by 66% compared with the total sales achieved in 2023. Dai Yong, deputy CFO of Geely Automobile Group, introduced that in 2024, on the premise of increasing sales and rising gross profit, it strives to achieve the goal of turning losses into profits (according to Hong Kong Financial Reporting Standards).
The brand is crucial for Geely Automobile.
Group Zhang Xinghai: Automobiles will become global in the futureTop ten brands
On March 20, the Automobile 2024 Overseas Business Conference officially opened. Zhang Xinghai, chairperson (founder) of Cyrus Group, said at the scene that Cyrus Automobile will become one of the top ten global brands in the future.
Finance Union Auto: Backed by Huawei, Sailis is full of confidence.
Nezha Automobile Received 200 million HK Dollar Subsidy from the Hong Kong Government and US $200 million Investment Assistance from Cornerstone Wheel
On March 20, Nezha Automobile signed an agreement with the Hong Kong government. According to the agreement, the Hong Kong government will provide 200 million Hong Kong dollar subsidies for Nezha Automobile and assist the cornerstone round to invest 200 million US dollars. Previously, Nezha Automobile has set up overseas centers in Hong Kong and is planning to establish overseas intelligent R & D centers andThe center will develop localized smart new energy vehicles based on the characteristics of overseas users, and plans to build a production plant in Hong Kong to assist Hong Kong in integrating with the mainland’s industrial chain.
Finance Union Automobile: Nezha Automobile has become a key corporate partner of the Hong Kong government.
withReach a new round of strategic cooperation
Recently, a new round of strategic cooperation agreement was signed with the official. In addition, the two sides discussed body andAnd other relevant materials were discussed in depth to further deepen strategic cooperation.
Financial Union Auto: A collaboration between new power automakers and steel companies.
Yikatong and Xinqing Technology released the 7nm smart driving chip – Eagle Smart Driving AD1000
March 20,Together with XINQING Technology, we released the car-grade 7nm all-scene high-end smart driving chip – Eagle Smart Driving AD1000, CPU computing power 250KDMIPS, NPU computing power up to 256 TOPS, which can achieve up to 1024 TOPS computing power through multi-core collaboration, integrate high-performance VPA and ISP, built-in safety island, and can meet the needs of L2 ++~ L4 intelligent driving. On the same day, we announced a strategic upgrade with China FAW, and the two sides jointly built a leading intelligent computing platform and Hongqi OS ecosystem. In addition, Yikatong also reached a strategic cooperation with Lianyou Zhilian Technology in the field of smart cabin smart driving on the same day.
Finance Union Auto: Yikatong released a "big move" in a row.
Polaris connected to China’s charging network
On March 20, Polaris announced that from now on, Polaris pure electric models can be charged at Tesla’s super charging stations and destination charging stations open in the Chinese mainland.
Financial Union Auto: Polaris hopes to build a comprehensive, multi-level, and high-quality complementary network.
From 229,800 yuan, Hongqi EH7 is listed
On March 20, FAW Hongqi announced that the new electric car – Hongqi EH7 was officially launched, with a guide price of 229,800 – 309,800 yuan. Hongqi EH7 offers single two-wheel drive version and double four-wheel drive version models, both equipped with three yuan, choose threeCapacity. In terms of battery life, the entry-level model has a minimum capacity of 75 kWh and a CLTC range of 600 kilometers; models with a capacity of 85 kWh and 111 kWh can choose two-wheel drive and four-wheel drive versions, and the CLTC range is between 640 kilometers and 820 kilometers.
From the previous concept car to the current production version, the strength of the Hongqi EH7 should not be underestimated.
Volkswagen will strengthen cooperation with Israeli autonomous driving company Mobileye
On March 20, Israeli autonomous driving company Mobileye released a statement saying that it will strengthen cooperation with Volkswagen in the field of autonomous driving, and jointly introduce new autonomous driving functions into mass production, which will be provided to Volkswagen’s Audi, Bentley, Lamborghini and Porsche brands in the future. According to the statement, the above functions include automatic overtaking on multi-lane highways in permitted areas and conditions, and automatic parking at red lights and stop signs.
Finance Union Auto: Volkswagen wants to "outsource" to the end.