1. "Auto Industry Miscellaneous Talks" issued a newsletter on December 16, pointing out that in the 351st batch of new product announcements of the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology", the domestic BMW X5 was officially declared. Then, in the next 4-6 months, the new car will start the listing process. In this regard, the domestic BMW X5 will be unveiled at the 2022 Beijing Auto Show as early as possible. The domestic BMW X5 directly introduced the mid-term redesign model, the biggest change is that the model has been extended, and the 3.0T inline six-cylinder engine has also been retained. Regarding the price of the domestic BMW X5, after deducting the freight and tariffs of the current model, the price is expected to be reduced by more than 100,000.
Autonomous car review: The listing of the domestic BMW X5 is a great positive for BMW Brilliance. But with bmw brilliance, a profit cow, Brilliance Group is afraid that it will be rotten again.
2. "Financial Circles" reported on December 16 that Guoxuan Hi-Tech issued an announcement last night that the equity of Guoxuan Hi-Tech held by Volkswagen China increased from 4.41% to 26.47%, officially becoming the largest shareholder of Guoxuan Hi-Tech. Previously, Guoxuan Hi-Tech added 384 million shares to Volkswagen China at a price of 19.01 yuan per share, raising a total of 7.303 billion yuan. In 2020, Volkswagen China spent 1.406 billion yuan to buy a 4.41% stake. After obtaining control of Guoxuan Hi-Tech, Guoxuan Hi-Tech will develop the first standard battery cell for Volkswagen.
Independent car review: In addition to investing in Guoxuan Hi-Tech, Volkswagen has also invested heavily in Jacques Automobile. In order to repay the public, Guoxuan Hi-Tech will also produce batteries for the public in Hefei. In this way, the performance of JIANGHUAI Volkswagen is worth looking forward to.
3. "Auto Headlines" wrote on December 16 that Beijing Box Zhixing held a brand conference, released the box brand, and launched two new energy models focusing on the B-end. Among them, BM-400 focuses on the car, online car and taxi markets, plans to achieve mass production in 2023, and has won 42,000 intentional orders; BM-600 is aimed at the mid-to-high-end rental market and is expected to be mass-produced in 2024. Founded in 2013, Zhixing is a comprehensive platform technology company integrating corporate training, automobile R&D design and platform development, and has provided vehicle and parts research and development for FAW R&D Institute, FAW Besturn Research Institute and Jianghuai Automobile.
Independent car review: The biggest feature of the newly released models of the joint venture brand is that its models are equipped with services such as in-car KTV and somatosensory games, and will be dedicated to creating an online car model exclusive to the B-end consumer market. This is the biggest competitive advantage compared with the existing new car-making forces.
4. "Buy Car Network" released a newsletter on December 16, pointing out that Maserati and the brand's global spokesperson and football legend David Beckham released the MC20 FUORISERIE customized version of the model. Designed by David Beckham himself, the model combines extraordinary performance and extreme sportiness on the basis of the current MC20, spearheading the Nettuno Poseidon V6 engine derived from F1 technology. From the outside, the new car as a whole is painted in bright black, and the black matte trident LOGO on the front grille and C-pillar contrasts sharply with the whole car. The interior is covered in black leather and uses a lot of Alcantara fabric panels.
Autonomous car review: Maserati's new models have become slower and slower in recent years, and the MC20 created this time carries the hope of Maserati's rise. If sales hit the streets, then Maserati will be gradually marginalized.
5. "Autohome" wrote on December 16 that Chery's official QQ ice cream will officially roll off the production line on the 28th of this month, launching three versions with a price of 2.99 to 43,900 yuan. In terms of design, QQ ice cream and Hongguang MINI EV, the same, take a small and cute route, the front grille adopts a closed design, the front LOGO opens as a charging port, circular headlights, U-shaped LED daytime running lights and other designs, so that the entire front face looks very cute. In terms of interior design, it adopts a double color block design and a flat-bottomed double-spoke multi-function steering wheel. In terms of power configuration, the new car will be equipped with 9.6 kWh and 13.9 kWh batteries, and the NEDC has a range of 120 km and 170 km.
Independent car review: Chery QQ ice cream is specially created for the benchmark Hongguang MINI EV, its appearance also continues the design idea of MINI EV, as for the body size and other aspects, Chery QQ ice cream performance is better, as for sales, leave it to the market to decide.