Chapter 347 Overtaking on a curve, no problem at all(2/2)
After weighing the pros and cons, I feel that Lian Furong's proposal is more beneficial to the company, so Wang Ying will naturally not object.
However, by inviting the media, many things cannot be kept completely confidential.
"Chang Shisang, our colleagues in the sales department just received a special message from the NetEase Auto Channel."
"I think it needs to be taken seriously."
Ichiro Watanabe, head of the sales department of Yangcheng Honda, made a phone call to Seishi Nagashi, general manager of Honda China, who was far away in the imperial capital.
Normally, there are still several levels between it and Feldspar, so you shouldn't report directly.
But things happened so suddenly that he couldn't control much anymore.
"What special news?"
Feldspar naturally knows the main leaders of Honda Motor's two joint venture car plants in China.
In my impression, Watanabe is a relatively stable person, so why is he a little flustered today?
"Great Wall Motors is preparing to conduct a crash test and has invited some media to witness it."
"It is said that the CRV produced by Xifeng Honda was directly used as a comparison model in the crash test."
After Watanabe said this, Changshi understood why he was so anxious to report to him.
Great Wall Motors' H6 model looks similar to a CRV. They were still discussing whether to file a lawsuit some time ago.
Thinking of this, Changshi became angry and said: "We didn't take the initiative to find trouble with Great Wall Motors, but they want to step on us?"
"How can a model that copies CRV do better than us?"
"This is just a fantasy."
Changshi Chengsi is obviously very confident in his company's products.
However, when Watanabe added something, his confidence immediately lost a lot.
"Judging from some reports on the Internet, the A-pillar, B-pillar, sill reinforcement and some components on the front longitudinal beam of Great Wall Motor's h6 use hot stamping parts."
"The tensile strength of this stamped part can reach 1500mpa, which is much higher than the 440mpa material we use now."
Although Feldspar is not engaged in body design, he has worked in Honda's R&D department for several years and was responsible for the development of chassis parts.
Regarding what Watanabe explained, he could naturally understand the meaning behind it.
No part of Honda's CRV has a strength that can reach 1500MPa.
"Our advanced body technology fully embodies the characteristics of a body that is strong where it should be strong and soft where it should be."
"Not all places can directly use high-strength steel plates to maximize the strength of the car body."
"On this point of view, you need to communicate with the media you are cooperating with and ask them to help communicate it properly."
"In case the test results produced by Great Wall Motors are not good for us, we will be able to issue relevant articles in time to refute it."
Feldspar quickly determined a response plan.
But deep down in his heart, he felt vaguely uneasy.
Honda, it won’t fall this time, right?
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"Chief Editor, this time Great Wall Motors invited six or seven media to go to the China Automotive Center to witness the collision test of the H6 model and the CRV. It seems that they are very confident."
On the way to the China Automotive Center, He Ling was full of expectations for the scene she would face.
As the editor of Autohome, it’s not like she hasn’t watched some crash test videos.
But those are cars colliding with experimental equipment at a certain speed and angle.
This kind of thing where two cars directly hit each other can only be seen when there is a car accident.
"Great Wall Motors wants to improve its brand power and increase the influence of the h6 model. This kind of collision is a very effective measure."
"I admire them for coming up with such a plan for publicity."
"H6 uses a large number of hot stamped parts. In theory, no matter what the result is, it is impossible to lose miserably."
"For Great Wall Motors, if it collides with Honda's CRV, as long as it doesn't lose miserably, it is actually a victory."
"The difference is nothing more than how abundant the fruits of victory are."
As the editor-in-chief of Autohome, Yu Yu is now basically in charge of all work.
She has no time to participate in ordinary activities.
However, this invitation from Great Wall Motors was quite special, and she was still prepared to go and see it in person.
She had a hunch that this should also be a moment to witness history.
"That's true."
"Until now, no company has adopted such means to promote its models."
"No matter what the result is, Great Wall Motors has won."
"I really hope they can surprise us later."
After hearing what Yu Yu said, He Ling began to look forward to it.
As a professional website related to automobiles, the more things and disputes there are in this industry, the easier it is for them to write articles.
Each OEM will have more motivation to advertise.
No matter what the result is today, Autohome is a sure winner.
Not to mention the carriage and horse fees.
Chapter completed!