Chapter 119: Iveco's Localization

"Haven't you read the news report on how many units Volkswagen produces every day in Shanghai? If the speed is raised, the price will definitely come down, and the production efficiency will be there, can the price not be reduced?" Chen Dacang sat on the sofa, pointed to the newspaper he took back from outside, and slapped his face. "This year's plan is 12,000 units, but now the efficiency has been improved, and production is expected to increase by 3,000 units. Since last month, the daily production capacity has reached 55 vehicles, which is 10 more than before!"

"Compared with those domestic automobile factories that produce 300 units a month, as far as the newspapers and propaganda everywhere are concerned, Santana is called efficiency, you know!" Chen Dacang chattered endlessly, crossed Erlang's legs and said non-stop.

Yang Quan glanced at it, and his office had ordered and placed various newspapers and magazines such as "Automobile Weekly", "Yellow River News", and "China Automobile News". Some of them were paid for newspapers and periodicals, and some were collected and sent by others.

Suppliers have heard that Yang Quan likes to study these newspapers, so factory newspapers like the "Nanqi News" placed above are sent as long as they involve automobile information.

As he spoke, Chen Dacang flipped to the "Nanqi News", and said with envy in his eyes and tone: "Nanqi has picked up a treasure, you see, every part of this Iveco localization has to blow a section." ”

As he spoke, he threw the newspaper to Yang Quan to look at it head-on, pointed to the text and read, "Look at it, the disc brake pads have been successfully developed, and the performance has reached the level of the same level of Italian products through acceptance." The price ranges from a quarter to a half cheaper. Isn't it just a brake pad? What is there to brag about! And the first domestic parts ......"

Yang Quan remembered that it had been almost three years since the introduction of the Iveco project, and it was only then that a brake pad was localized, which was really slow.

1985 was a bumper year for China's automobiles, and the agreement between Nanqi and the Italian Fiat Group Iveco was in January, that is, when Yang Quan was studying, the two companies signed a license transfer and technical assistance contract for the introduction of Italian Fiat Iveco S series light vehicles in Jinling.

This project is the first technology project to be introduced into a domestic commercial vehicle, and it is almost the same period as the introduction of Isuzu's N series light trucks.

In '83, the Chinese leaders went to Italy for inspection and visits, and after negotiations, they introduced 1,000 Iveco chassis parts in '85 and arrived in Jinling in batches for assembly.

The total investment of the Iveco project construction program is expected to be 1 billion yuan, and then adjusted to 1.45 billion yuan, you know, this is the largest project in the automobile industry during the "Seventh Five-Year Plan" period, and it is also the largest project implemented in the Sino-Italian technical and economic cooperation plan during this period.

Iveco's S series light vehicles are actually the first generation of Iveco's Daily.

In 1978, the first generation Daily was launched in Europe, mainly divided into two models, Daily 35 and Daily 50, corresponding to 3.5 tons and 5.0 tons of gross weight respectively, of which the larger loading volume reached 17 cubic meters, but the models were different after the introduction of China.

The 2.5-liter diesel engine was both self-priming and supercharged (the supercharged version was the TurboDaily), and the same engine and gearbox configuration were used after being introduced in China.

Generally, VAN uses a load-bearing chassis, that is, an integrated body frame, while Daily uses a truck-like girder chassis, so Daily also has a second-class chassis, equipped with a closed cargo compartment or steeplechase cargo compartment and other tops.

However, in order not to conflict with the Yuejin series products, Nanqi only developed light passenger cars and closed vans in the early days.

But it is this simple that has set off a trend of van goods and light passenger cars in China, and Nanqi will not worry about selling it now as long as it is assembled, just like the daughter of the family does not worry about getting married.

And Chen Cannon, who is also mixed in Jinling, smells a lot of vinegar every time he sees this car.

Eighty-five years is a bumper harvest year, strictly speaking, a bumper year for light trucks.

In January, China Automotive Industry Import and Export Corporation and RB Isuzu Motors signed the "Isuzu N series truck technology transfer contract" and "Isuzu N series light truck cab technology transfer contract" in Tokyo.

In March, JX Automobile Factory signed a contract with Isuzu Corporation for the transfer of "Isuzu NKR542LW Two-Row Seat Vehicle Technology". In June, North Automotive Industry Co., Ltd. and Isuzu Co., Ltd. signed the "Technology Transfer Agreement".

In March, the first SKD-assembled Steyr heavy-duty truck rolled off the assembly line at the Ji/Nan Automobile Manufacturing Plant.

This N series basically opens a new direction for domestic light trucks, which belongs to the trend-leading kind. The introduction of the N series has brought us a new concept, appearance, quality, handling and domestic products are not on the same line at all, and it is an exaggeration to say that it is beyond reach.

Isuzu is also making a lot of money in China, in short, the saliva that makes JAC envious is almost all over the ground.

"When will you come to work here?" Yang Quan chatted without words, this weather is also hot and unbearable, although Jinling has always been full of beautiful scenery, and the city full of sycamores and ginkgo biloba silently dotted this legendary ancient capital. But this has to wait until the golden autumn season, when the autumn breeze blows and the eyes are full of gold.

This memory came back to reality immediately, and I was really looking forward to a cool breeze blowing away the lazy atmosphere of the office.

"Let's talk about it when Lao Wu is gone!"

"When will he settle down?"

"It's almost there, a few days ago, it was rumored in the unit that it had been inspected. No matter what Lao Wu says, he has the grace of knowing me, and I don't know which bureau I am living in without him. Now I'm just a mess," Chen Dacang sighed and looked at the ceiling, "The factory is booming, but no one is thinking about investing in new products." Without a new product plan, what good am I?"

"Salary thief?"

"Yes, thieves who waste socialist food. Chen Dacang said to himself.

"It's also called a rice worm," Yang Quan added fire.

"Yes, rice worms! not even rice worms. Chen Cannon repeated, as if he felt that he was lazier than the rice worm, and hurriedly denied it.

"Come on, I'm going to start changing the script here. ”

"How?"

"According to the information we got from the bank, our equipment will come in next month. The engine plant will also be completed and will start production at the end of October. This factory is prepared for the ejector rod machine, plus the mold, these three time points will be arranged together, for this we have been working hard. Yang Quan counted the plans and sat on the sofa drawing the timetable.

"I know you've been working on this, what does it mean to change the script?"

"When the engine is in production, we have to get on the tricycle. This is staggered with the products of Wujiacun Bicycle Factory to prevent the market from being crowded. ”

"Tricycle?" Chen Cannon straightened his body, leaned almost beside Yang Quan, and said with a smile on his expression that I understand you: "I knew that you couldn't help it, and you would definitely do it yourself." No wonder I collect so many designs every day and take them with me when the time comes. ”

Yang Quan ignored Chen Cannon's words, "The next thing is the motorcycle, but when to enter is a question." Let's see the chance!"