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The new AMG C43 is released
The recent car circle has been quite lively, last week's BMW 7 Series/i7 boom has not passed, this week Mercedes-Benz is coming to stir up trouble again. This week, Mercedes-AMG officially unveiled the all-new AMG C43 model, which is also the first product of the new generation of the C-class AMG family. The new C43 is available in both sedan and station wagon versions, and the two-door Coupe version of the previous model will be eliminated. In the future, Mercedes-Benz will launch a new Coupe model positioned between the C class and the E class, replacing both the C Coupe and the E Coupe.
In terms of shape design, because the C43 is only the entry-level version of the AMG C level, so compared to the ordinary C-class using the sports appearance kit, the shape of the AMG C43 has not changed much, the front face of the net is replaced by the AMG exclusive vertical structure, the trunk has added a small ducktail, and the lower part is a four-out exhaust and diffuser, and the overall style is still relatively low-key.
The travel version is also on the basis of the ordinary C-class travel version, replacing the AMG style middle net, and the tail adopts a four-out exhaust design, while maintaining a certain sense of sport, it does not lose the elegant temperament of the station wagon because it is too public.
The new AMG C43 comes standard with 18-inch rims and is available in 19- and 20-inch versions. In addition, the vehicle will also be equipped with a standard front four and rear single-piston brake calipers, which will also be painted with silver AMG for a more textured.
In terms of interior, the new generation of AMG C43 still continues the ordinary C-class interior design, and the 11.9-inch vertical central control screen and 12.3-inch full LCD instrument are very recognizable. In terms of color matching, AMG C43 is mainly black as a whole, and the central control trim panel is made of carbon fiber material, which can better reflect the sporty sense of the vehicle.
Although it is only the entry-level version of the AMG C class, the C43 also uses the authentic AMG sports steering wheel, the left and right hand holding areas are made of Alcantara material, the rear has metal paddle shifters, and there are also two knobs on the steering wheel, which can adjust the vehicle's exhaust, ESP, traction, sport mode and other functions.
At the same time, the new C43 also uses the AMG sports seat, and the metal hollow design under the headrest is very good, whether it is the look and feel or the wrapping feeling.
Of course, the biggest change in the new generation of AMG C43 is still the power, the 3.0T V6 engine of the previous generation model is now replaced by a new 2.0T engine, this engine codenamed M139L, in fact, is the A45 2.0T, but changed to a longitudinal layout, belonging to the AMG "one person, one machine" series. However, unlike the A45 2.0T, the C43's 2.0T is equipped with a 48V ISG motor mixing system in order to make up for the engine turbo lag problem, and uses an electric turbo system from Mercedes-Benz F1 racing technology, by installing an ultra-thin motor on the shaft of the turbocharger, and using the light mixing system to directly drive the turbocharger blade rotation, so that the turbine can provide sufficient boost value at any time when the exhaust gas volume at low speed is small, thereby reducing turbo lag and improving the power response.
On the new C43, the engine is no longer matched with the traditional 9AT transmission, but the AMG's 9-speed MCT transmission, which is actually based on the original 9AT, replacing the hydraulic torque converter with a multi-plate clutch, which can improve the transmission efficiency of the transmission. At the same time, the vehicle is also equipped with a 4MATIC four-wheel drive system, the default state is the first 31%, the rear 69% power distribution. Ultimately reflected in the performance, the new generation of C43 maximum power 408 horsepower, maximum torque of 500 N · m, compared with the old model of 3.0T is a win-lose, 0-100km / h acceleration of 4.7 seconds is exactly the same as the old model.
Maybe everyone will be curious, so toss a lap, the performance has not improved, why do you have to change 2.0T with great fanfare? This is mainly because of the world's increasingly stringent emission taxes and emission regulations, 2.0T + 48V light mix in fuel consumption and displacement compared to the old 3.0T V6 engine has certain advantages, and for China's market with imported car displacement tax, after the displacement is changed to 2.0L, the tax will be reduced from the original 12% to 5%, converted to the price of the car is 3-5 million yuan The price difference, if the new C43 domestic listing does not reduce the price, this money will not run to Mercedes-Benz's pocket!
In addition to the AMG C43, the subsequent higher-positioned AMG C63 models will also use this 2.0T electric turbine power, but will add a rear axle motor and an additional battery pack to form a plug-in hybrid system. With the blessing of the motor, we will not have any doubts about the performance of the new generation of C63, but from the old 4.0T V8 to 2.0T plug-in, and even did not use the 3.0T six-cylinder engine as a transition, can only say that Mercedes-Benz's courage is really big!
Geely Emgrand L Hybrid Edition is available
Hybrid vehicles are the market of independent brands in the past two years, and Geely also listed Emgrand L Hi · this week. X plug-in hybrid version, the new car launched a total of 3 configurations, after subsidies the price range of 129,800-14.58 million yuan.
The shape design of the Emgrand L hybrid version has not changed significantly from the 1.4T pure fuel version, the exaggerated mouth of the front face is very recognizable, and the rear of the car uses a very layered through-type taillight, and the overall style belongs to the shape with a certain sense of fierceness in the home.
The interior of Emgrand L adopts the mainstream interior style of the past two years, and the overall line is very simple and capable, with a 10.25-inch full LCD instrument and a 12.3-inch suspension central control screen as standard. In addition, the air conditioning outlet of the vehicle also adopts a transverse penetration design, which has a more integrated feeling.
Of course, the core part of this car is naturally the power. The Emgrand L Hybrid Edition is equipped with Geely's latest 1.5T Thor plug-in hybrid system. This system adopts a dual motor series parallel structure, which is basically the same as the BYD DM-i and Honda i-MMD ideas we are familiar with, but a set of 3AT gearboxes has been added, whether in pure electric, hybrid or direct drive mode, which can assist in adjusting the speed of the vehicle to take into account acceleration performance and fuel consumption performance. However, unlike the 1.5T three-cylinder engine of the Hybrid Version of The Star-E, the Emgrand L is equipped with a 1.5T four-cylinder engine newly developed by Geely, which will gradually replace the old Drive-E 1.5T three-cylinder engine on Geely, Lynk & Co and other models in the future.
In terms of parameters, the 1.5T four-cylinder engine has a power output of 181 horsepower and 290N·m, the drive motor has a power output of 136 horsepower and 320N·m, and with the cooperation of the 3-speed DHT hybrid structure, the vehicle's comprehensive power is as high as 317 horsepower, the comprehensive torque is 610N·m, and the acceleration of 0-100km/h is only 6.9 seconds, which is faster than the 8th generation Golf GTI with an official score of 7.1 seconds! In addition, the vehicle can achieve a pure electric endurance of 100km, and even in the state of power loss, it can achieve a fuel consumption performance of 3.8L/100km.
When it comes to competitors, BYD Qin PLUS DM-i is definitely Emgrand L Hi · After all, BYD's current appeal in the domestic new energy vehicle market is unparalleled, and Qin PLUS's continuous monthly sales of more than 20,000 is the best proof. Although in terms of price, the starting price of Qin PLUS DM-i is only 111,800 yuan, which is 18,000 cheaper than the Emgrand L hybrid version, but the power part of the Qin PLUS is only 1.5L self-priming DM-i system, 0-100km/h acceleration for 7.9 seconds, pure electric endurance 55km, these two indicators are significantly behind the Emgrand L hybrid version. If it is a high-end Qin PLUS DM-i with a range of 120km and 7.3 seconds to break 100, the price has reached 135,800, which is more expensive than the 129,800 of the Emgrand L hybrid version. Therefore, if Geely does a good job in publicizing the Emgrand L hybrid version and ensures the supply of production capacity, it should be able to break the wrist with BYD in terms of sales.
In addition, the plug-in hybrid Toyota Corolla, although it also has ultra-low power loss fuel consumption, and there is Toyota's golden signboard, but this car is based on the previous generation of Corolla transformation, not the latest TNGA architecture model, so the overall architecture has lagged behind. And that 1.8L THS hybrid system is very weak, 0-100km/h acceleration is about 12 seconds, pure electric endurance of 55km is not competitive. In terms of price, even if the plug-in Corolla terminal currently has a large discount, it is more than 150,000, which is obviously not a good choice. As for TNGA's new generation of Corolla Hybrid Edition, it does not currently provide PHEV plug-in hybrid models, and cannot enjoy policy benefits such as plug-in hybrid vehicles free of indicators and purchase tax, in fact, with Qin PLUS, Emgrand L Hi · Plug-in hybrids like X are not competitors of the same type.
Wuling launched a special vehicle for express delivery
Adhering to the concept of "what the people need, Wuling will create", Wuling Automobile recently launched a four-wheel electric pickup truck for express delivery needs, after all, express logistics has become one of the pillar industries of people's livelihood, and everyone's daily life is inseparable from express delivery. Judging from the photos exposed on the Internet, the overall width of the Wuling express delivery car is very narrow, which is similar to the electric tricycle commonly used by the courier brother now, so that the vehicle can be more convenient when entering and leaving the residential buildings and narrow streets.
As can be seen from the side, the Wuling express truck adopts a single-seat design, and the rear is a closed cargo box used to transport goods. In addition, the vehicle also uses regular car tires, and there are reflective strips on the cargo box.
From the inside of the car, the Wuling express car adopts a steering wheel steering mechanism instead of the handlebar of the electric tricycle, and there is also on-board air conditioning to improve comfort. At the same time, the vehicle also has a very complete range of wipers, double flashes, near and far lights, horns and other functions, and there are two USB power supplies on the dashboard, which is convenient for the courier brother to charge the mobile phone at any time. I have to say that with air conditioning, charging and closed cockpit, the comfort of this express car is indeed much stronger than the current electric three-wheeler, at least warm in winter and cool in summer, do not have to worry about wind and rain.
Judging from the photos taken by netizens, it seems that SF Express in some areas has used this Wuling express delivery car, compared with the ordinary tricycle in the rear, it is indeed a lot more advanced, and it is curious to see this express car, is this express car possible that SF and Wuling jointly launched it? As the core of the current urban logistics hub, it is very important to enhance the work experience of the courier brother, and I hope that this courier car can be popularized to all courier companies as soon as possible!
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Musk acquires Twitter
On April 25, US time, Tesla CEO Musk announced on the social platform that he had officially acquired the US social media site Twitter, and it is understood that the acquisition cost a total of 44 billion US dollars, about 288.6 billion yuan. It is worth mentioning that Twitter's market value is currently only about $37 billion, but Musk has bought it with an offer of nearly 20% more than the market value, which does make it difficult for Twitter's shareholders to refuse.
Interestingly, after announcing the acquisition of Twitter, Musk said that he would acquire the world-renowned beverage brand Coca-Cola and would reintroduce cocaine to Coca-Cola's recipe. You know, cocaine is a drug that can paralyze people's central nervous system, make people feel excited, and have strong dependence. But in fact, as early as 1886, when Coca-Cola was born, its formula contained cocaine, but because this ingredient is addictive and has serious damage to many organs of the body, Coca-Cola was required by the U.S. government to remove cocaine from the formula in 1929. I have to say that Musk's ambitions are indeed very large, cars, rockets are not enough for him to play, and now he has to control social media, Coca-Cola, is it difficult to get involved in food, clothing, housing and transportation in the future to control human beings in all directions?
Musk said Tesla's price increase was fair
In addition to the large-scale acquisition of Twitter, Musk still continues his "big mouth" style. Recently, in a media interview, the media asked Musk how to view Tesla's continuous price increases, Musk said: "There is no unfair tesla price increase, because the demand is there." In addition to the increase in the cost of raw materials, there are too many consumers who buy Tesla, even if Tesla plans to increase production capacity by 50% this year, it is still in short supply." However, Musk also said that the recent international raw material prices continue to rise, coupled with the serious inflation phenomenon, some parts suppliers have increased prices by 20-30%, but Tesla has no intention of raising prices again, because they have predicted cost growth in advance in the previous several price increases, and have long been finished.
According to Tesla's first-quarter financial report released on April 21, Tesla's total revenue in the first quarter of this year was $18.756 billion, an increase of 81% over last year; net profit attributable to shareholders was $3.318 billion, up 658% year-on-year. According to foreign media calculations, Tesla sold a total of 310048 new cars in the first quarter, according to the net profit of 3.318 billion US dollars, Tesla's net profit per vehicle is about 10,700 US dollars, about 68,600 yuan, and the gross profit margin of the bicycle is as high as 32.9%. This figure has far exceeded luxury brands such as BBA, and has reached more than twice that of non-luxury brands such as Volkswagen and Toyota. You know, BYD's bicycle profit calculated in the first quarter of this year is even less than 1,000 yuan, not even 1/50 of Tesla's! I have to say that Musk will still make money!
* Do you think the 2.0T C43 still has a soul?