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This week's auto industry event guide: The former chairman of Brilliance Group was investigated; Volkswagen China responded to the suspension of chip supply and production; Hongguang MINIEV sold 33,094 vehicles in November; Tesla became the sixth largest company in the US by market value; Tesla ranked first in mainland China 500 super charging stations went online in Shanghai.
Big Company & Big Event
1. Volkswagen China responded to the suspension of chip supply
CCTV Finance reported that on December 5, there was news that SAIC-Volkswagen would cease production on December 4th, and FAW-Volkswagen will also enter a state of suspension from early December. . The main reason for the suspension of production of North and South Volkswagen is the insufficient supply of chips.
Volkswagen Group (China) Public Relations Department responsible person Xu Ying said: The uncertainty brought about by the new crown pneumonia epidemic has affected the supply of chips for some specific automotive electronic components. The overall recovery of the Chinese market has also further promoted the growth of demand, making the situation more severe and causing some car production to face the risk of interruption.
Volkswagen China responded that although chip supply has been affected, the situation is not as serious as the rumors, and a solution is currently being sought.
"We are closely monitoring the developments, and have coordinated with the headquarters and relevant suppliers to actively take measures. Currently, the delivery of related vehicles to customers has not been affected."
2. Toyota's October global sales of 847,000 vehicles in China Market demand has increased significantly
On November 27, Toyota released global production and sales (Toyota and Lexus brands) data. Its global sales in October were 847,000 vehicles, a year-on-year increase of 8.3%; global production increased by 9% to 845,000 vehicles, and production and sales continued Achieved positive growth in 2 months. This benefited from the gradual recovery of demand in the two major markets of China and the United States. According to data from
, Toyota's October sales in the US auto market increased by 8.8% year-on-year. However, due to the impact of the new crown epidemic, it expects that US car sales will decline by 15% in 2020.
3. The former chairman of Brilliance Group is under investigation
On December 4, according to the Liaoning Provincial Commission for Discipline Inspection, Qi Yumin, the former party secretary and chairman of Brilliance Automobile Group Holdings Co., Ltd., is suspected of serious violations of discipline and law, and is currently undergoing disciplinary review and supervision and investigation. According to
's resume, Qi Yumin was once the deputy mayor of Dalian Municipal People's Government in Liaoning Province, and since December 2005, he has been the chairman and party secretary of Brilliance Automobile Group Holdings Co., Ltd. After
reigned for 13 years, in March 2019, Qi Yumin retired from the position of Secretary of the Party Committee and Chairman of Brilliance Automobile Group Holdings Co., Ltd.
4. Volkswagen may plan to produce ID.1 and ID.2 pure electric vehicles
Recently, according to foreign media reports, the Volkswagen brand plans to produce two pure electric vehicles to expand its lineup of electric products. It is understood that the two models are Volkswagen ID.1 and Volkswagen ID.2. In the future, they may replace Volkswagen e-up! And Polo to fill the gap in the field of micro and small pure electric vehicles for the Volkswagen brand.
5. Break the sales record again! Hongguang MINIEV's sales in November reached 33,094
On December 1, SAIC-GM-Wuling officially learned that Hongguang's MINIEV sales continued to explode in November and climbed to a new high, with a total of 33,094 vehicles, and the highest single-day sales exceeded 2,000 vehicles, creating a new Chinese new energy vehicle. The sales record has become the only model in the domestic new energy market with a monthly sales volume of over 30,000.
6. NIO delivered 5,291
in November On December 1, NIO announced the number of deliveries in November. According to data, NIO delivered 5,291 new cars in November, setting a new high in single-month deliveries for the brand for the fourth consecutive month, and has doubled year-on-year for the eighth consecutive month since April this year. Weilai delivered 36,721 units in the first eleven months of 2020, an increase of 111.1% year-on-year, and has delivered 68,634 units since June 2018.
7. Xiaopeng Motors delivered 4224 units in November and hit a new high
On December 1, Xiaopeng Motors released the November delivery data. Xiaopeng Motors delivered in November4224 units, an increase of 342% year-on-year, a new high in 2020. A total of 21,341 units were delivered from January to November, a year-on-year increase of 87%.
Xiaopeng P7 delivered 2732 units in a single month, an increase of 30% month-on-month, setting a new monthly delivery record; Xiaopeng P7 delivered a total of 11,371 units, setting a new power brand bicycle delivery speed record. Xiaopeng G3 delivered 1,492 units in a single month, an increase of 59% from the previous month, setting a monthly sales record in 2020.
8. Ideal Auto delivered 4646 vehicles in November and hit a new high
On December 2, Ideal Auto announced the November delivery data. Ideal ONE delivered 4646 vehicles in November, an increase of 25.8% from October, setting a new record for monthly deliveries. From January to November 2020, Ideal ONE has delivered a total of 26,498 vehicles.
9. Official announcement! LG New Energy was formally established
On December 1, LG Energy Solution was formally established. Jin Zhong, the former president of LG Chem’s battery business division, is now the company’s CEO. The Chinese name of the new company is "LG New Energy", and the first chairman of the board of directors will be Vice Chairman Xin Xuezhe.
10. Terad: Initiating the preparatory work for the spin-off of the subsidiary's special call for domestic listing
Terad announced on the evening of November 30 that the company’s board of directors authorized the company’s management to initiate the spin-off of the subsidiary's special call to the early stage of listing on the domestic stock exchange. Preparatory work. Terad currently holds 81.2% of Telaidian's equity and remains the controlling shareholder of Telaidian after the spin-off. The company said that this move will not only help the company better focus on the development of smart manufacturing business, but also promote the strategic layout and long-term development of the charging network business of Telecom, enabling the company to realize the dual-wheel drive of smart manufacturing and charging network operations; at the same time; , Which is conducive to giving play to the functions and advantages of direct financing of the capital market, broadening financing channels, improving financing efficiency, and enhancing the profitability and comprehensive competitiveness of the company and special calls.
11. Named Lantu FREE. Lantu Automobile released the medium and large intelligent electric SUV
on December 18. According to the official information of Lantu Automobile, Lantu Automobile announced that it will launch a medium and large intelligent electric SUV in Shenzhen on December 18. This model will be named Lantu FREE, with a wheelbase exceeding 2.9 meters. Lantu FREE offers two power options of pure electric and extended-range electric, equipped with high-end configurations such as front double wishbone, rear multi-link independent suspension and air suspension. At present, Lantu FREE is undergoing rigorous tests of over 3 million kilometers in the world, including three highs, special projects, durability, and comprehensive reinforcement. It will be launched globally on December 18 and will be delivered in the third quarter of 2021.
Special Session for Tesla
1. Tesla's Berlin Gigafactory has not yet obtained the permission to build a battery production plant
News on November 28, according to foreign media reports, the electric car manufacturer Tesla's Berlin Gigafactory has not yet received a license to build a battery production plant .
Brandenburg's Ministry of Environment stated that Tesla has not yet applied for a license to build a battery production plant in its super factory in Berlin.
2. Tesla surpasses Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway as the sixth largest company in the US by market capitalization.
News on November 28, according to foreign media reports, on Friday local time, the market value of electric car manufacturer Tesla surpassed the stock god Berkshire Hathaway, owned by Warren Buffett, has become the sixth largest company in the United States by market value.
3. Musk’s internal letter: Tesla’s actual profit margin is only 1% To prevent the stock price from plummeting
local time on Tuesday, electric car manufacturer Tesla CEO Elon Musk (Elon Musk) in an internal email It warned that if investors began to worry about Tesla’s ability to achieve profit expectations, the company’s rising stock prices could be "heavy."
Musk urged all employees to continue to focus on cutting operating costs in an email to prevent a reversal of Tesla's soaring stock price. Tesla is working hard to achieve its goal of delivering 500,000 vehicles this year. He wrote in an email: "From the actual profitability point of view, last year's profit margin was very low, only about 1%. Investors have given a lot of trust in our future profitability. However, once they conclude that this will not happen , Our stock will immediately be as vulnerable as a soufflé under a heavy hammer!"Z2z
4. Musk: Tesla's new generation of Roadster supercars will provide special colors
. News on November 27, according to foreign media reports, compared with the original electric supercar Roadster with 13 exterior colors, Tesala is currently on sale. Model S, Model 3, Model X, and Model Y have a lot less appearance color choices, with only 5 colors to choose from.
But in the new generation of Roadster supercars, consumers can choose colors again. More.
Tesla's new generation Roadster supercar has more appearance colors, which was revealed by Musk on his active social media. When interacting with fans, Musk revealed the new generation of Roadster supercars. There are special color schemes, just like they were on the original Roadster.
5. Tesla's 500th super charging station in mainland China will go online in Shanghai within this year or up to 650
A few days ago, Tesla’s official Weibo released a message: Tesla China The 500th super charging station on the mainland went online in Shanghai. At present, Tesla has more than 20,000 super charging stations worldwide, and Tesla has also stated that by the end of 2020, nearly 650 super charging stations will be built in China .Z2z
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