China Economic Net 2023-08-25 08:41:56
Today (August 25), the 26th Chengdu International Automobile Exhibition (hereinafter referred to as “Chengdu Auto Show”) officially kicked off in the Western China International Expo City. Coinciding with the 70th anniversary of China’s auto industry, this year’s Chengdu Auto Show will witness the vigorous development of domestic new energy vehicles, actively embrace the second half of intelligentization, and will also play a positive role in helping the auto market continue to improve.
The organizer of the Chengdu Auto Show said, “‘A new starting point, a new journey’, the Chengdu Auto Show will use inexhaustible power, vigorous innovation, deep cultivation of the city’s characteristics, dig deep into the potential of automobile consumption, and bring China’s speed to the world stage. Write about the glory of China’s auto industry.”
It is understood that this Chengdu Auto Show will open 11 exhibition halls with an area of more than 200,000 square meters, including German, American, French, Japanese, Korean, joint ventures, and independent auto brands. There are nearly 1,600 vehicles on display for the debut, first show and explosive models.
Moped market continues to improve
In the first half of this year, driven by the promotion of consumption policies, the announcement of the implementation of China VI for light vehicles, automobile marketing activities in many places, and the launch of a large number of new models of enterprises, the Chinese auto market has achieved double-digit growth, with production and sales reaching 13 million vehicles. above. However, since the second half of the year, domestic automobile production and sales have declined slightly. Data show that in July, domestic automobile production and sales completed 2.401 million and 2.387 million respectively, a year-on-year decrease of 2.2% and 1.4% respectively.
As one of the four major A-level auto shows in China, this year’s Chengdu Auto Show is expected to stimulate auto consumption and help the auto market continue to improve. At the same time, the huge volume and demand of the Chengdu auto market will push up the influence and leading role of the Chengdu Auto Show. As of the end of June this year, the number of automobiles in Chengdu exceeded 6 million, making it the region with the fastest growth in automobile consumption in China.
This year’s Chengdu Auto Show is an important link between the past and the future in the auto market, and it is also an excellent platform for auto companies to “show off their muscles”. China FAW, Dongfeng Motor, Changan Automobile, SAIC Motor, Guangzhou Automobile Group, Chery Automobile, Geely Group, Great Wall Motor and other independent brands made their debuts. BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Audi, Lincoln, Cadillac, Volvo and other high-end brands form a beautiful landscape.
In addition, this year’s Chengdu Auto Show unites all auto brand manufacturers and dealers to bring “profit sharing” to stimulate market vitality. In order to create a good car buying atmosphere at the exhibition, promote on-site sales, and release consumption momentum, brand manufacturers participating in this year’s Chengdu International Auto Show will bring exclusive car purchase discounts at the auto show; major dealers will also carry out activities such as cash deduction and purchase tax reduction to help Consumption is upgraded again.
New energy vehicles are making great strides
Compared with the overall auto market, the performance of new energy vehicles in recent years is obvious to all. As of July this year, the cumulative production of new energy vehicles in my country has exceeded 20 million, entering a new stage of high-quality development of scale and globalization. Technical reserves and R&D investment have become the must-kill skills for new energy vehicle companies to build their core competitiveness.
In terms of sales volume, in 2022, my country’s cumulative sales of new energy vehicles will be 6.887 million, ranking first in the world for eight consecutive years; from January to July this year, sales of new energy vehicles will reach 4.526 million, with a market share of 29%. The China Association of Automobile Manufacturers predicts that the sales volume of new energy vehicles this year is expected to reach 9 million.
As the protagonist of this year’s Chengdu Auto Show, new energy car companies headed by new car manufacturers have started a competition of technology and strength: Ideal, Weilai, Xiaopeng, Leap, Lantu, Gaohe, Jikr, Zhiji , Avita, ORA, Jihu, Nezha, AITO, Aion, Deep Blue, Haobo and other brands will appear at this auto show.
The traditional brand new energy also does not give up much. Taking BYD as an example, it will bring its four major brands, Tengza, Yangwang, BYD and Fangbao. Among them, Yang Wang U8 may be officially launched at this auto show; the high-end brand Fang Leopard will bring the first hardcore SUV Fang Leopard “Leopard 5” to make its debut at the global auto show.
In terms of joint venture car companies, Volkswagen, Buick, Chevrolet, Toyota, Honda, Nissan, Hyundai, Kia, etc. are actively accelerating the pace of “electric shock” to boost the competitiveness of the track. In terms of high-end brands, BMW is led by the innovative pure electric BMW iX1, and a total of five new energy models will be launched simultaneously; It is scheduled to go live this year to keep up with changes in the age of electrification.
Embrace the second half of intelligence
In the “first half” marked by the development of new energy vehicles, the development of China’s auto industry is in a leading position in the world, and it has become a pioneer and important practitioner of the innovative development of the “new four modernizations” of the global auto industry. Some insiders said, “Into the second half, intelligence as a new value point will reshape the automobile industry chain and value chain system, and become the commanding heights of fierce competition among countries around the world.”
Since the beginning of this year, ICVs have taken a big step forward. In July, Beijing and Shanghai successively announced the official opening of pilot commercialization of ICV passenger vehicles with “no one in the vehicle”. According to regulations, ICV companies can carry out road tests of ICVs with no driver in the vehicle on specific road sections and areas under the condition that “the vehicle is not equipped with a driver and a test safety officer”.
As the first A-class auto show in China after the commercialization pilot of “no one in the car”, “intelligence” will undoubtedly become a hot topic at this year’s Chengdu Auto Show. Taking Jiyue as an example, it will display a car robot equipped with high-end intelligent assisted driving in urban scenes, and use intelligent hard-core technology to bring users an extraordinary experience.
In addition, some car companies will also take the opportunity to showcase their latest products and technologies. Among them, Zhiji’s new pure electric mid-to-large SUV, LS6 equipped with an 800V fast charging system will usher in the first launch; Equipped with the second-generation NT intelligent wing doors, the HiPhi Y with full-speed active rear-wheel steering will also be unveiled.
The 2023 China Automobile Pioneer Forum, held concurrently with the Auto Show, takes “Hot AI” as the theme, discusses hot industry topics such as how AI empowers various fields of automobiles, how AI affects automobile marketing, and how new technologies resonate with new trends, helping Chengdu’s automobile industry to regenerate. upgrade.
Cover image source: Chengdu Auto Show official website
2023-08-25 00:41:00
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