Chapter 203: My own car
After talking to Martin Griff and Romansky, Bao Zixuan arrived at the Black Cloud factory in Detroit the next day. In just a few months, the two car factories in Heiyun have changed considerably from the Chrysler era.
John Chambers, who had been at the helm of the world's largest market capitalization company in his previous life, now has him in charge of two factories. There is no dismissal of a worker, but through personal ability to make the worker obedient.
Now a large number of automation equipment has been installed in the Heiyun Automobile Factory, and many workers who can't operate are studying carefully. They cherish this job very much, and they see that the cars produced in the factory are so beautiful and so performant. With their many years of experience in car production, everyone thinks that it will be a big hit.
Especially the Black Cloud 1 series sedan, this car has achieved the ultimate in both appearance and fuel economy. It will definitely be able to support the sales of Heiyun Automobile in the future for 20 years.
Bao Zixuan said with a smile: "John, how is the test of this car now." ”
John Chambers used to be an outsider to the automotive industry. That is, he can open at the level, but during this period of time, he has made up a lot of car knowledge, and discussed car problems with engineers in the factory every day, so it can be said that he is the first half of the expert.
John Chambers: "Boss, now that we've got the North American Automobile Association's safety certification, and we've also got the road permit, we have no problems selling these cars now, and we're waiting for the new cars to be released on a large scale." ”
Originally, the speed was not so fast, but at that time, when the acquisition agreement was signed, Bao Zixuan found the American Automobile Association and the road safety department through his connections, and made a special explanation on a series of issues related to the development of new models. Two U.S. approval agencies for cars on the road and on sale have also pledged to take due care of Black Cloud Auto Company without violating the principles. At the same time, they also believe that Heiyun Group can produce cars that meet the safety requirements. After all, the foundation of the car factory is Jeep and Dodge. However, the American car companies that can produce military vehicles have at least no problems in terms of technical reserves.
Bao Zixuan: "What is the fastest speed of the Heiyun 1 series car now?" ”
John Chambers: "We have 4 grades of this car, and the fastest Black Cloud 135 series can reach 186 kilometers per hour. If the speed is increasing, the whole body will shake very much. ”
Hearing that it can reach a speed of more than 180 km/h, Bao Zixuan was relieved. This speed can definitely meet the needs of most customers for speed.
Bao Zixuan: "What about the cost! ”
John Chambers: "From $12,000 to $20,000. The cheapest 120 series costs $12,000, and the most expensive 135 series costs around $20,000. The main difference is in the engine and interior configuration, and the others are standard parts that can be used universally. ”
Bao Zixuan: "Now the body has several colors. ”
John Chambers: "5 colours, plus customers can customize the colour and cushion holstery to their liking. We will charge different customization fees according to the corresponding material. ”
Hearing this, Bao Zixuan knew that capable people were the same everywhere. In just a few months, John Chambers has been able to get started with the car company, and this kind of learning ability and management ability is really not ordinary people. It seems that the time is ripe to dig up the cattle in the previous life, and it seems that the Black Cloud Group has the ability to compete with other companies for high-end talents.
Bao Zixuan couldn't hold back his excitement and sat in the driver's seat of the Black Cloud 135 series. It is still the handling feeling of BMW in the previous life, whether it is starting or braking is very in place, the only difference is that the engine sound is very different, and the engine sound is basically not heard at low speeds, because the motor has already begun to work at that time. There is almost no need for a gasoline engine to provide power, so that although the horsepower of this car is not as good as the 2013 BMW in the previous life, the fuel-efficient state of the engine can throw off the other party for several streets.
At the time of the extreme test, only about 4 liters of gasoline per 100 kilometers were used, which is a very remarkable achievement. In the previous life, the fuel consumption of Toyota's engine was only 3.7 liters per 100 kilometers, mainly because the weight of the body increased and the processing capacity was not as good as in 97.
However, the generator and battery pack are much better than in the previous life under Bao Zixuan's tuning, which makes the battery use more time. This is also a big progress, Toyota is so embarrassed to want to use this engine in the future, and can only pay patent royalties to Heiyun.
Then Bao Zixuan went to the Jeep factory again, and now the Grand Cherokee and Compass have passed the test and are waiting for the new car launch. The Black Cloud Group signed up late this time, while Jeep and Dodge used to sign up behind Chrysler. Each exhibition is shared in a single exhibition hall. So what to do, you can only smash it with money.
According to Bao Zixuan's request, John Chambers offered Chrysler double the price to sell half of the ownership of the showroom to Heiyun Automobile.
Chrysler now has no jeeps and Dodges, and there is no need for the large showroom that was originally planned. However, he couldn't get the pain of the booth for Heiyun Automobile, so he took the opportunity to knock on Heiyun's bamboo bar. However, Bao Zixuan didn't say anything, and when the exhibition came, Chrysler was comfortable, and the three cars launched by Heiyun were all classic models, especially the Heiyun 1 series sedan. It's stylish and fuel-efficient, and it's definitely enough for Chrysler to drink a pot when the time comes.
Bao Zixuan knew that he didn't have much time in Detroit, so after inspecting the three cars, he began to work with engineers on the next model.
Bao Zixuan was about to copy the BMW car model to the end, and he took out the BMW 5 Series and 7 Series. At the same time, it also took out the BMW X1; x3; The X5 is an SUV in three variants. It can be said that all the cars produced by Heiyun now are models that BMW is ready to go on the market after 2010. If Heiyun Automobile can't succeed, then it is a little unreasonable.
As for Jeep Baozixuan, he is ready to copy the Mercedes-Benz big G, and it is also an imitation of Mercedes-Benz's most classic 1983 model, and Mercedes-Benz has not yet established the project. The main thing is that there are no patents for the model and appearance.
The Mercedes-Benz G-Class is one of the world's most powerful all-terrain off-road vehicles, with its simple and clear lines outlining the strong lines that an off-road vehicle should have, and the unique luxury and classical temperament of the Mercedes-Benz family.
The G-CLASS combines "road comfort" and "off-road functions" at the same time, so that people who love outdoor off-road and leisure activities can enjoy the highest level of leisure quality and off-road performance. It also attracts a high degree of interest from off-road players and car lovers. The standard G-Class will be powered by the S-Class's V8 engine, which represents the latest technological development, and can reach a peak power of 184 kW/250 hp and 560 Nm of torque at more than 1,700 rpm, making it one of the most powerful passenger car diesel engines in the world.
For the diesel engine of this car, Bao Zixuan is ready to improve it with Rheinmetall's existing engine, and I believe that it will become a classic famous car.
Looking at the Black Cloud Automobile Factory, Bao Zixuan knew. As more and more cars roll off the assembly line, the war between him and the traditional car giants is about to begin.
In the 21st century, people have introduced companies that can be inherited for 100 years. Most of the companies that have been able to pass on the legacy for more than three generations are concentrated in the financial industry, the automobile industry, and the watch industry.
There must be a reason why the automobile company can be inherited for so long, which proves that it is difficult for outsiders to enter this enterprise. Especially in developed countries, the automotive industry is extremely stable, and it is difficult for external forces to develop. However, Bao Zixuan's acquisition of Jeep and Dodge is a bit special, but as a Xiangjiang person, his development in Europe and the United States is very restricted, and now he must be more careful in competing with auto giants. The road in the future will be more difficult, and it is estimated that it will be even more difficult if he enters the aviation manufacturing industry, but Bao Zixuan knows that he can only go along this road.