Chapter 1080: Giving Up the Car and Turning to the Diesel Engine (Fourth Shift, Second Shift)
For Lin Hongfei's design level, Daimler really does not doubt, and no one dares to doubt his design level, the Chrysler 300C he designed that will Mercedes-Benz W140S600Pullman was fatally hit is the best proof of his design strength. Lei Ze threw out another condition of his own,
"We would like to cooperate with you to set up a Daimler Asia Automotive R&D Center, which is directly under the responsibility of the Board of Directors of Daimler, at the same level as the European R&D Center, and you can hold 40% ownership of the R&D center...... In addition, I understand that you are working with the Belarusian government, and they have provided you with a Gil-41047 bulletproof sedan to design a new luxury car, and we think we can cooperate in this area as well. ”
Having said all that, the Gil-41047 is Daimler's real purpose, right? Lin Hongfei suddenly realized! After receiving Joseph. Before the news that Lei Ze was coming, he felt that there was something wrong with this matter, and it turned out that this was the case: the Germans had set their eyes on the bulletproof car skills of the woolly bear, and finally the matter of jointly establishing a research and development center, the fool also knew that he could not agree, on the surface, he controlled 40% of the shares, and it seemed that he was a major shareholder, but Daimler was a larger shareholder with 60% of the shares. This situation is definitely not something that Lin Hongfei can accept.
It is true that the Gil-41047 sedan has a considerable technical gap with Daimler's previous generation of Pullman bulletproof car: Mercedes-Benz W126Pullman in many aspects such as comfort and vehicle mobility, and is not only still using a "backward" three-speed mechanical-hydraulic automatic transmission, but also incomparable in terms of fuel economy. But the Gil-41047 of the woolly bear is incomparable to the "madein Hans" in one place, that is, the excellent performance of the Gil-41047 in terms of bulletproof.
Daimler claims that the ballistic performance of their Mercedes-Benz W126/W140 Pullman bulletproof sedan can reach the B6 and even the highest B7 level, but for this Gil-41047 it is just a small drizzle.
Because the Gil-41047, who has always been rough and thick-skinned, said that he can not only prevent the special armor-piercing bullets fired by the 12.7mm caliber heavy sniper rifle, but also prevent the close-range attack of the RPG bazooka, this ability is not enough to kill the Hans, and it can only prevent the shooting of ordinary rifle bullets at a distance of 200 meters, the close shooting of ordinary pistols, the fragmentation attack of PRG and the attack of anti-infantry mines/grenades, RPG is unimaginable, It is even more unlikely that anti-tank missiles will be launched...... That's what "Jill" likes to play the most, and it's just a wheeled bulletproof armored car in the guise of a sedan.
For such a strong performance, as the world's top supplier of bulletproof vehicles for the civilian market. Daimler, of course, drooled wildly, but helplessly, although they took advantage of the collapse of the Soviet Union, they did not get a Gil-114 or Gil-41047 for their own reference.
"Yes, I do have a Jill-41047 in my possession. The Belarusian government commissioned me to design a high-end sedan for the Belarusian brand based on this car," Lin admitted frankly. It's easy to find out. There is no need to hide it at all, "Daimler wants to get involved, of course we welcome it, Daimler's experience in manufacturing luxury cars is exactly what we need, but ......"
Speaking of this, Lin Hongfei's tone suddenly took a turn. "Now that there are three car manufacturers involved, what about the logo and brand of this car? Unless a win-win plan for all parties is discussed, ......"
Otherwise, Lin Hongfei didn't say. Needless to say, everyone is a smart person, so it doesn't need to be said so clearly, and it has been said very clearly now.
Hearing Lin Hongfei's question, Joseph. Lei Zer couldn't help but be stunned for a moment: yes, what should be done with the trademark and brand of the car? Whose trademark is it hanging?
"Our Mercedes-Benz logo, of course!" This was almost from Cerf. Reitzer's mouth rushed out, but it was finally Joseph. Lei Ze reacted quickly, and when these words came to his mouth, he stopped stiffly: If it is just a Mercedes-Benz trademark, it is impossible for either Belarusians or Lin Hongfei to agree, doesn't it mean that Belarusians and Lin Hongfei have worked in vain to make wedding dresses for Daimler? No one can be so stupid.
Think about it, Joseph. "From a purely commercial and marketing point of view, I suggest using our Mercedes-Benz Pullman trademark, because our Daimler Pullman series products have a high international reputation and are more conducive to commercial promotion. ”
"But in recent times, pullman has been in various negative news, and it seems that both the W140 and Pullman's brand image have fallen a lot, and it is said that last week there was an agency that said that Mercedes-Benz's brand value had evaporated by at least $1 billion?" Lin Hongfei is very ungrateful to Joseph. Lei Ze reminded him of his face.
Pullman keeps all kinds of negative news, and you didn't make it up with a bastard? Is it true that Daimler is deaf and blind?!
Hearing Lin Hongfei's words, Joseph. Lei Ce is simply sad from it, and his teeth itch with hatred, but the sad thing is that at this time, he still has to hold back the sad urge that he wants to beat Lin Hongfei's bloody head, and argue with Lin Hongfei, "That's right, pullman and W140 have indeed encountered a little trouble recently, but I promise, these are just small troubles, and this little trouble will pass soon." ”
"Really? Of course, that's the best," Lin Hongfei smiled disappreciatively, obviously not very optimistic about Cerf. Lei Ze's words, but out of politeness, he changed the subject, "We will not discuss this issue, Mr. Lei Ze, it is better to do this, this suggestion is a bit abrupt, I think I need time to think about your proposal, in addition to your proposal for trilateral cooperation, I will also inform the Belarusian side of this news...... Now let's talk about our two companies, how do you plan to cooperate with us? ”
It's the same thing, okay? For Lin Hongfei's rogue behavior, Joseph. Lei Ceqi's liver hurts, but in the face of Lin Hongfei, who hurts his own liver, he still has to hold his uncomfortable liver while taking out Daimler's conditions in this matter, "Daimler hopes to establish a deeper cooperative relationship with Guqi Provincial Industrial Manufacturing Co., Ltd." ”
"For example?"
"For example, we can work together to produce models in the E-class class, and we can also cooperate more extensively on other models." Although he said it at the beginning, he didn't mind saying it again.
Since Cerf. Lei Ce reiterated this issue so solemnly, so Lin Hongfei had to think about it carefully.
Will you introduce production of Mercedes-Benz?
To be honest, Lin Hongfei was a little moved, he was really a little moved, but as the chairman and general manager of Guqi Industrial Manufacturing Co., Ltd., the excitement in his heart only lasted for a moment, he was not an ordinary car enthusiast, as the chairman and general manager of an automobile manufacturer with the strongest technical power in China, he needed to consider all aspects of the problem, especially the impact on his own brand after the introduction of E-Class, he didn't want to work hard to develop until now but made a wedding dress for others, I don't want to be scolded by countless netizens and car enthusiasts for being a foreign comprador a few years later, which is inconsistent with the original intention of founding Guqi Provincial Industrial Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
After pondering for a moment, he finally spoke, "The cooperation of the E-class car, we can postpone the discussion, if possible, I hope that the two of us can first cooperate in the technology of high-power heavy-duty diesel engines." ”
"Huh? High-power heavy-duty diesel engine? "Joseph. Lei Ce didn't expect Lin Hongfei to put forward such a cooperation request, and was suddenly a little surprised: instead of cooperating in the production of more profitable cars, he turned to the production of diesel engines?
"That's right, it is a high-power heavy-duty diesel engine, a high-power heavy-duty diesel engine that can work stably for a long time under the harsh working conditions of high load," Lin Hongfei nodded, "Among the branches of our company, there is a company specializing in the production of high-power and heavy-duty diesel engines, and their main product is the 190 series of products, I believe Mr. Lei Ze You should have heard of it." ”
"Yes, I've heard of it." Joseph. Lei Ce nodded quietly, he had not only heard of it, but he also knew more about this diesel engine factory called Shungeng City, and he knew very well how much potential the 190 series diesel engines produced by the diesel engine factory of this republic were.
"I hope that our Guqi Provincial Industrial Manufacturing Co., Ltd. and Daimler will establish a cooperation plan schedule, according to the satisfaction of the previous cooperation to determine the process of future cooperation between the two sides and the cooperation plan, the first process is to promote the cooperation between our company's Shungeng Heavy Duty Diesel Engine Manufacturing Co., Ltd. and Daimler's MTU Company in heavy duty and heavy-duty diesel engine technology, Mr. Lei Ze, what do you think?" (To be continued......)