Recently, Great Wall Motors and its holding subsidiary (hereinafter referred to as the “GWM” signed a service agreement with Spotlight Automotive. According to the agreement, GWM will provide Spotlight Automotive with research and development, factory construction management, production process development, consulting and other services with a transaction amount of up to 4.5 billion yuan.
Specifically, from 2020 to 2023, GWM will provide R&D business to Spotlight Automotive with a total transaction value of RMB 2.651 billion. It will also purchase R&D business from Spotlight Automotive with a total transaction value of RMB 1.734 billion; from 2020 to 2027, GWM will provide Spotlight Automotive with factory construction management and production process development services, with a total transaction value of RMB 144 million. In addition, from 2020 to 2022, GWM will also provide consulting services to Spotlight Automotive, with a maximum transaction amount of RMB 50 million. It will sell parts and other products to Spotlight Automotive, and the transaction amount is determined according to the specific transaction contract.
It is reported that the first model produced by Spotlight Automobile may be an electric car based on the MINI ROCKETMAN concept car, and it will be officially launched in 2022. According to the plan, the model will only be produced in China and will be exported to the world for sale in the future.
Recently, GWM has dd a debuted it a new SUV, named Haval “Big Dog”, this model is not a pure off-road SUV architecture. It may use an urban SUV chassis, which is more biased for technology configuration and riding comfort. However, the Haval “Big Dog” has a larger approach angle and departure angle, as well as super-high ground clearance, so it has become a new concern for many off-road vehicle fans.
In fact, the reason everyone is looking forward to the Haval Big Dog maybe because of the influence of the once cheap off-road SUV model Haval H5. Off-road vehicle fans are very much looking forward to the Chinese car companies to come up with better cheap off-road vehicles. Recently, Beijing Automobile Works (BAW) has also made new moves. BJ 212 off-road “Jeep” ushered in an update. This time it launched a model with a high-performance engine. It is replaced with a 2.4T turbocharged gasoline engine, the limit output far exceeds the previous 1.5T engine. Price of this BJ 212 is at 101,000yuan (~US$14,273)
The new 2.4T engine codename 4K22D4T is still from the “Aerospace Mitsubishi”, it has a limit output of up to 211 horsepower, which is indeed a bit unexpected. The BJ 212 SUV has never had such a powerful horsepower value. The peak torque of the engine reaches 320 Nm, which is also the best performance in history. In order to cooperate with such a strong engine, the high-performance version of BJ 212 has also been replaced with a 6-speed manual gearbox, which has a stronger torque resistance and better performance at high speeds.
In terms of body size, the length, width and height of the car are 4245/1830/1910mm, and the wheelbase is 2460mm. At the same time, the vehicle’s wading depth is 600mm, the approach angle is 45 degrees, the departure angle is 35 degrees, and the longitudinal passing angle is 26 degrees. It has a four-wheel-drive system. In terms of suspension, the front is a double-wishbone coil spring independent suspension, and the rear is a four-link coil-spring independent suspension.
This high-performance version of BJ 212 mainly upgrades the powertrain. There are no major changes in the appearance and interior. It is still a very classic metal-sheet appearance with black hard plastic material for the interior. After opening the door, you can find that this car has no sense of luxury. It can be said that the configuration of the interior belongs to the level of decades ago, but the dual-temperature air conditioner is available, the tire pressure has been added to the instrument panel, the seat comfort has been slightly improved, the sealing effect and sound insulation brought by the hard metal roof is much better than the current canvas soft-top models.
History of BJ 212
BJ 212 (Beijing Jeep) is the earliest passenger car produced in China, the pure ORV off-road vehicle. BJ 212 was born in 1965. Since Chairman Mao Zedong, the first generation leader of New China, inspected the Red Guards in the convertible “BJ 212”, the homegrown “BJ 212” has been selling well for more than 30 years. The market has 600,000 vehicles, and the cumulative output is China’s first.
The manufacturer of BJ 212 is Beijing Automotive Works, which was reorganized and reorganized into Beijing Automotive Works Co., Ltd. (abbreviated as “BAW” in English) in 2001.
On June 13, the new Baojun RS-7 was officially unveiled at the 2020 Chongqing Auto Show. The new car is positioned as a mid-to-large SUV with a wheelbase of 2900mm. In the future, it will provide 6-seat and 7-seat versions with a 1.5T engine.
In the exterior part, the new car adopts the latest family-style design language. The octagonal grille has been blackened and presented a straight waterfall shape. The headlights on both sides are slender and narrow, creating a sharp look, and the recognition is also significantly improved.
In the rear part of the car, Baojun RS-7 adopts a small-sized tail light group design, the tail door is left blank for a large area, creating a simple and convergent feeling. In addition, the new car is also equipped with a total of two bilateral exhaust. In terms of size, the length, width and height of the new Baojun RS-7 are 4930/1975/1765 (1775) mm, and the wheelbase is 2900 mm.
In terms of interior, the center console uses a design similar to that of the new Baojun RC-6 model. The most eye-catching place is the use of one-piece dual screens, which effectively improves the sense of technology. In addition, the layout of the central T-shaped area and the co-pilot area of the new car is more capable. With the flat-bottom double-spoke multi-function steering wheel and the two-color trim panel, it brings a certain sense of warmth.
The previous declaration information shows that the new Baojun RS-7 will provide 6 seats/7 seat layout, reversing images, panoramic sunroof, rear privacy glass, front parking radar, panoramic images and different types of wheels. In terms of power, the new car is powered by a 1.5T engine code-named 280T, with a maximum power of 177 horsepower and meeting the national six emission standards.
Changan Auto also seems to have a breakthrough in appearance design. Not only the recently released UNI-T, the Oshan (Oushang) brand under Changan Auto also brought a brand new model, the Oshan X5. At the 2020 Chongqing Auto Show, Changan Oshan X5 made its global debut, the car is positioned as a compact SUV and is based on the Changan MPA platform. While continuing the family design, the car’s exterior design has made new breakthroughs in some areas and adopted a unique design. It is understood that the car will be officially listed in 2020.
In terms of appearance, Oshan X5 adopts the official design concept of “light design aesthetics”. The hexagonal front air intake grille and the C-shaped air intakes on both sides form a good continuation of the family design language. In terms of details, we can also find some highlights in it. Among them, the front grille adopts the latest style of waterfall design, and the two spaced grilles are also treated with chrome plating, which gives it a high degree of recognition. It is worth noting that we can infer that the car also has ACC function through the radar in the front of the car.
At the same time, the slender streamlined LED light strip above the front head gives the front face more fashion elements, and a new split headlight design is also used below, which is well integrated with the air inlet shapes on both sides. In addition, the two rib lines raised by the engine cover also conveyed its motion properties.
As a sports-oriented, individual model, its side design is also very attentive. The front and back double waistline design, coupled with the upwardly rising sidelines, make its sides look more three-dimensional and more dynamic. In addition, the car also uses a larger set of wheels with a dense spoke design in the center to match the overall style of the car. In terms of size, according to official sources, the body length of the car has reached 4490mm, and the wheelbase has reached 2710mm.
Coming to the rear, the three-dimensional design of the rear lights can be said to be the finishing touch of the entire rear. The same design style as the headlights can quickly attract people’s attention. At the same time, the rear of the car also adopts the common design techniques of sports SUVs. The center of gravity of the entire rear is relatively high, plus a larger rear spoiler above and a larger bilateral exhaust, it creates an intense sense of movement. In terms of body size, the length, width, and height of the new car are 4490/1860/1580mm, and the wheelbase is 2710mm.
In the power section, according to previous news, Changan Oshan X5 will be powered by Changan’s latest Blue Whale NE 1.5T turbocharged direct-injection engine, which has a maximum power of 180 horsepower and a peak torque of 300 Nm. Compared with the 1.5T engines carried by other Chinese brands, its data is even better.
Background of Changan Oshan X5
On April 24, 2017, due to the need for strategic transformation, Changan Automobile officially renamed the “Changan Commercial” brand as the “Changan Oshan” brand. All of Changan commercial vehicles came to the “Changan Oshan” brand. The name change also reflects the strategic significance of the car company for future brand upgrades and transformation from the commercial vehicle market to the passenger car market.
Oshan COSMOS
At the 2018 Beijing Auto Show, Changan Oshan’s new mid-to-large SUV, Oshan COSMOS (aka Oushang Kesai), officially debuted, and it was listed on September 10 of the same year. This car is the first model of Changan Oshan to adopt Oshan’s new badge. It can also be said to be a “milestone” model of Changan Oshan brand on its development road.
As the first new car to open the Oshan brand X series, the Oshan X7 has a distinctive personality, and the unique design of the hexagonal large-size front grille has created a new precedent. The Oshan X5 released this time is the second new car in the Oshan’s X series. According to the official, as Oshan X5 is a “global debut” on 2020 Chongqing Auto Show, we could expect that this new model will be an international model selling in other countries.
Baojun is going upmarket, the new R-series is a sign, with the launch of several new models such as RC-6, RM-5, RS-5, Baojun is launching a new compact sedan, the RC-5, which is positioned below RC-6. At the 2020 Chongqing Auto Show, the Baojun RC-5 was officially unveiled. The new car is positioned as a compact car and uses the “Interstellar Geometry” family design language to enhance the recognition of appearance. In addition, the new car will be available in the second half of this year.
In terms of appearance, Baojun RC-5 features a large-scale inverted trapezoidal front grille shape, the interior is dotted with dashed chrome elements. With Baojun’s new badge, the car looks very luxurious. At the same time, a similar bar-type air inlet is used underneath, with the exaggerated shape of the opening of the lamp group on both sides, so that its sense of movement is well improved.
From the side, the new car adopts a design that tends to slip back, and the slightly inclined tail sidelines are more slender. A penetrating waistline is designed on the side, extending from the headlight group to the rear, and the body length is visually pulled up. In terms of size, the length, width and height are 4650/1806/1458 (1466) mm, and the wheelbase is 2700mm. It is located in a compact car.
In terms of the rear part, Baojun RC-5 adopts the design of the currently popular taillight group and adds a polyline element below it, echoing the headlight group, and further enriching the sense of layering in the tail. At the same time, the central trapezoidal license plate installation position of the rear bumper adopts a wide trapezoidal design, combined with the reflective strips on both sides, making the new car more durable.
In terms of interior, the new car adopts the embracing cockpit design and the central control design is biased towards the main driver side. With the simple lines of the central console, it gives the overall sense of hierarchy. At the same time, it uses a black + red color design style and adds chrome elements to embellish in many places, which not only increases the texture of the car but also enhances its youthful atmosphere. In terms of configuration, the new car will provide dual-spoke multi-function steering wheel, full LCD instrument, floating central control LCD screen, etc.
In terms of power, according to the previous information from the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, the car will be powered by a 1.5L naturally aspirated engine (model no.: LAR) and a 1.5T turbocharged engine (Model no.: LJO), with a maximum power of 99PS (73 kW) and 147PS (108 kW), the comprehensive fuel consumption of the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology is 6.2L/100km.
On the evening of June 10, the Chinese property giant Evergrande Health (A subsidiary of Evergrande Group) announced that Mini Minor and National Modern had entered into an equity sale agreement. According to the agreement, Mini Minor acquired the remaining equity of NEVS for USD 379.5 million and paid in four installments. National Modern has agreed to sell. At this point, NEVS will become a wholly-owned subsidiary of Evergrande.
The “story” between Evergrande and NEVS began more than a year ago. On January 15, 2019, Evergrande Health acquired Mini Minor Limited and its 51% stake in NEVS for a total consideration of US$930 million. Since then, Mini Minor has also made a subscription for new shares of NEVS. Before the announcement, Mini Minor owned an 82.4% stake in NEVS. Upon completion of the acquisition, NEVS will become a wholly-owned subsidiary of Mini Minor. In other words, Evergrande Health has a 100% controlling stake in NEVS.
Founded in April 2012, NEVS is a company specifically established to acquire the technology and assets of SAAB. NEVS is the name of National Electric Vehicles Sweden, it is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Hong Kong-based National Modern Energy Holdings Ltd. (NMEH), NMEH was founded and controlled by Swedish Chinese Jiang Dalong (Kai Johan Jiang). In September 2012, Jiang Dalong announced that NEVS had completed the acquisition of assets of Saab Automobile Co., Ltd., Saab Automotive Powertrain Co., Ltd., and Saab Auto Mould Co., Ltd. on August 31 of that year. At present, NEVS mainly focuses on the fields of electric smart vehicle manufacturing, electric motor control, smart charging, and shared travel.
However, since its acquisition by Evergrande, NEVS has made slow progress in car making. Evergrande has started the “buying ” pace all over the world, launching its new energy vehicle brand-Hengchi, and set a “goal of becoming the largest and most powerful new energy vehicle group in the world within 3-5 years”. The acquisition of the remaining shares of NEVS by Evergrande Health means that Evergrande’s determination to make cars and investment in NEVS are still relatively firm. Evergrande Health stated that it believes that with the help of the acquisition, it can consolidate the market position of the Group’s new energy industry. Since then, the wholly-owned subsidiary of NEVS will continue to conduct research and development for the Group’s Hengchi brand.
Recently, NIO officially launched the 2nd-gen household charging piles. According to the official introduction, the design of the new charging pile refers to the improvement suggestions of many NIO users based on its 1st-gen household charging piles, thus bringing four major improvements to the second generation. In terms of maximum charging power, the new charging pile keeps the same 7kW as the old charging pile.
Compared with the old charging pile, the biggest change of NIO’s 2nd-gen home charging pile is that the appearance has been redesigned, the size is more compact, and the design is still simple. In terms of size, the length, width, and height of the second-generation home-filled piles are 218mm, 345mm, and 153mm, respectively. The smaller size makes the installation more flexible. The new pile adopts a split design, which reduces the problem of tangling when winding the wire.
Compared with the old charging piles that encounter low voltage and suspend charging directly, the second generation home charging piles will solve the impact of voltage fluctuations on charging by actively reducing the current to avoid charging suspension. In addition, the second-generation charging pile has improved the operation logic of automatic reset of emergency stop. When an emergency stop occurs, there is no need to rotate the button, and the emergency stop state is released when the gun is pulled.
The 2nd-gen charging pile will be listed on NIO online store on 25th June, price is not yet released, stay tuned with us for more info about NIO.
Recently, we learned from the official SAIC MG power information of the mid-term facelift of the MG 6 model (official calls it the 3rd-gen MG6). The new car will continue to be powered by a 1.5T engine + 7-speed dual-clutch gearbox, and at the same time the maximum power of the engine has been increased. It is reported that the new MG 6 will be available in July 2020.
In terms of power, the new MG 6 continues to be powered by a 1.5T engine, with a maximum power of 181 horsepower and a peak torque of 285 Nm, which is an increase of 12 PS and 35 Nm respectively compared to the outgoing model. In terms of transmission, MG 6 facelift is equipped with a 7-speed wet dual-clutch gearbox, but the previous 6-speed manual transmission is not known whether it will continue to be available or not. In addition, the official also announced that the overall fuel consumption of the new car is 6.2L/100km.
As a review of the appearance, the headlight of the new MG 6 features a new design. The internal lamp cavity is filled and divided by more LED light sources, the visual effect is more sharp. At the same time, the hexagonal grille of the new car is retained. The internal grille is divided into two types: straight waterfall and honeycomb. At the same time, the grille on both sides of the front bumper also adopts a new design, which makes the front of the car look wider and thicker.
In terms of body size, the length, width and height of the new car are 4704/1848/1466mm and the wheelbase is 2715mm, which is 9mm longer than the current model. The wheelbase remains unchanged. At the rear of the car, the shape of the new MG 6’s tail lights has been changed, and the interior of the lamp cavity has also been rearranged. In addition, the lower part of the rear bumper of the new car also adopts a new shape, and is equipped with a circular exhaust with two sides in total.
In terms of interior, MG6 facelift adopts a dark design as a whole, and adds a yellow trim to the block area to decorate it. With multiple chrome elements in the car, it looks very fashionable. At the same time, the new shape of the gear bar also adds a bit of technological texture to the car’s interior. In terms of configuration, the new car will be equipped with a 12.3-inch full LCD high-definition instrument, a 10.1-inch IPS central control screen (multi-screen linkage + voice control), wireless charging, electronic handbrake, electronic parking, independent Super Sport (sport mode) buttons, etc.
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