The website of the National Energy Administration issued a document on January 23, and the "Biodiesel Industry Development Policy" has been discussed and passed at the office meeting of the Director of the National Energy Administration, and is now issued. The policy proposes to scientifically formulate industrial planning, strengthen the coordination of planning at all levels, and guide the standardized and orderly development of biodiesel industry.

The biodiesel industry, whose market prospect was once widely optimistic, has fallen into the predicament of a large number of production enterprises losing money or even stopping production after years of support and pilot projects in some areas. The reporter’s recent investigation in Hainan, Yunnan, Hubei and other places found that due to factors such as poor sales channels, insufficient supply of raw materials and insufficient support, the development of biodiesel enterprises in China is struggling, and the gap with foreign countries is growing. Where will the biodiesel facing the "life and death robbery" go?

A large number of enterprises stopped production and the industry as a whole was in trouble.

As one of the national pilot projects to promote biodiesel, Hainan Province began to promote the sale of biodiesel in many Sinopec gas stations in Chengmai and Lingao as early as 2010, and became the first province in China to close the sale of biodiesel. Among the B5 biodiesel blended fuels on trial sale in Hainan, the blending ratio of biodiesel is 2% ~ 5%, all of which are produced by the biodiesel factory of CNOOC New Energy (Hainan) Bioenergy Chemical Co., Ltd. located in Dongfang City, Hainan Province.

However, the reporter recently found that almost all gas stations have stopped selling biodiesel. At a gas station in Chengmai County, the biodiesel signboard that had been prominently displayed has long been removed. A staff member said that when the gas station used to sell biodiesel, the sales volume was ok, but it never resumed supply after the sale.

Zhang Zhigang, general manager of Yangpu Delong Industrial Co., Ltd., still insists on doing biodiesel business. However, in his view, it is difficult to promote biodiesel in Hainan at present, because biodiesel can hardly enter the automobile oil sales market now, and it is mainly used for shipping fuel, and the sales target is mainly fishermen.

Li Songlin, general manager of CNOOC New Energy (Hainan) Bioenergy Chemical Co., Ltd., which is in charge of the pilot oil supply of biodiesel in Hainan, said that due to the failure to renew the sales contract, the gas station channel was blocked, and the 60,000-ton biodiesel production line with huge investment only reached 15,000 tons in 2012, and then it fell into a perennial loss situation, and now it is insolvent.

The market prospect is promising, but the promotion has hit a wall everywhere. The current situation of biodiesel in Hainan is the epitome of the dilemma of biodiesel in China. The reporter visited a number of gas stations in Beijing, Kunming, Wuhan and other cities and found that no gas station supplied biodiesel. Statistics from industry organizations show that during the peak period of biodiesel development, there were more than 300 enterprises involved in production in China, but at present, there are less than 30 enterprises involved in the whole line of production. Li Qin, director of the Coordination and Technical Equipment Division of Yunnan Energy Bureau, said that Yunnan fully supports the biodiesel industry, but at present, the annual biodiesel production capacity is only 18,000 tons, and it is not the actual output, which is far from the planned goal of producing and using 50,000 tons to 100,000 tons by 2015.

The tide of stop production of biodiesel enterprises in recent years has caused widespread concern in the market. Hengshunda Company, a large biodiesel producer in Zhenjiang, Jiangsu Province, suddenly announced that it would stop production due to the break of the capital chain in June. More than 30 biodiesel enterprises in Henan Province have all stopped production. Nong Shuren, the head of Naineng Company, which used to manufacture and sell biodiesel in Kunming, Yunnan, said that despite the market demand, most biodiesel enterprises stopped production at a loss, which was really helpless and regrettable.

It is difficult to enjoy the policy of not eating enough raw materials with limited terminal sales.

The reporter found that at present, the production process of biodiesel in China is relatively mature, and the corresponding national standards for blended fuels have also been issued. There are three main reasons why the development of biodiesel industry has stalled.

— — The phenomenon of "stuck neck" in the sales of refined oil products is prominent. Li Songlin said that after the "gust of wind" of biodiesel promotion passed, since the end of 2011, the original oil ordering contract with Sinopec, PetroChina and other oil sales enterprises expired, and the other party did not renew it. Under the premise of sufficient supply of its products, due to the monopoly position of Sinopec and other enterprises in the market, biodiesel can not enter the vehicle oil market again, and now it can only enter the ship oil supply market. Han Ling, deputy director of the management department of Sinopec Hainan Branch, said in an interview that the trial sale of biodiesel has been too long and the specific situation is not clear.

At the end of July 2014, Yunnan Yingding, a private enterprise with an annual output of 15,000 tons of biodiesel, sued Sinopec Yunnan Branch for market monopoly on the grounds of refusing to sell biodiesel, which caused widespread concern in Kunming Intermediate People’s Court. Lv Bo, chairman of Yingding Company, said that the renewable energy law stipulates that oil sales enterprises should incorporate bio-liquid fuels that meet the national standards into their sales system, but Sinopec, which occupies most of the sales market of Yunnan refined oil, has always refused to sell its bio-diesel that meets the standards. The authorized attorney of Sinopec Yunnan Branch said that because the promotion conditions have not yet been met, the sale of biodiesel is bound to cause a lot of losses. Since then, the court has repeatedly organized mediation between the two parties to no avail.

Zhang Zhigang told reporters that biodiesel enterprises have no oil distribution qualification and can only sell their products to Sinopec, PetroChina and other enterprises. Although biodiesel has a price advantage, it has been neglected by "oil giants" and relevant laws and regulations have become a dead letter. Without the huge regular automobile oil market, enterprises can only build their own sales channels and sell them to customers such as fishing boats and transport fleets, which makes it difficult to achieve economies of scale.

— — Insufficient supply of raw materials makes it difficult to make profits. Gao Xiang, marketing manager of Wuhan Jiayuanhua Company, said that although the company has built thousands of kitchen waste recycling points in various enterprises and communities in Wuhan, there are still a large number of biodiesel production lines with a daily production capacity of 200 tons, and the monthly output is only 200 tons. According to a survey conducted by Yunnan Scientific Research Department, Kunming produces about 160,000 tons of waste oil every year, and only 0.4 million tons is used as raw material for biodiesel production.

Luo Jianqiang, deputy researcher of Hainan Provincial Department of Commerce, said that recycling waste oil is the main raw material for biodiesel production in China. On the one hand, the waste oil collection system in various places is not perfect, and criminals are still rampant in refining waste oil as edible oil; On the other hand, in order to avoid taxes and evade taxes, waste oil suppliers do not provide invoices, which makes the VAT burden of biodiesel production enterprises increase.

— — The policy package is not perfect. Many leaders of biodiesel enterprises said that although the state has many supporting policies for biodiesel, there are still many things to be improved compared with the production and sales system of petrochemical diesel. For example, the state subsidizes petrochemical diesel in the refining process and the use of urban public transport, while biodiesel does not; The VAT on biodiesel is levied first and then refunded, but the tax cannot be refunded until the second year, which makes a lot of funds occupied by enterprises and intensifies the operating pressure.

Sales need to be broadened and pricing needs to be clarified.

Zhang Wudi, a professor at the School of Energy of Yunnan Normal University, said that biodiesel has been used in many States in the United States, with an annual output of more than 3 million tons; France, Brazil and other countries require that diesel oil must be mixed with 5% biodiesel. However, the production and sales of biodiesel in China have been stagnant for a long time. At present, the national annual output is only 1 million tons, accounting for less than 1% of the total diesel sales.

According to the person in charge of the biodiesel production enterprise and industry experts interviewed, according to the sales of 160 million tons of diesel oil by Sinopec and PetroChina in 2013, if the biodiesel mixture can reach 5%, the total amount can reach 8 million tons, and 5% biodiesel that meets the standard can reduce the emission of black smoke by 80% and hydrocarbon emission by 30%, which can produce huge comprehensive economic and environmental benefits.

Industry insiders and related experts said that in fact, the conditions for the rapid development of China’s biodiesel industry have been met. At present, we only need to take measures to accelerate the popularization of biodiesel from the following aspects:

It is urgent to broaden the terminal sales and improve the standard system. Wang Jianguo, director of the Marketing Department of the Hainan Provincial Department of Commerce, said that relevant departments should coordinate PetroChina, Sinopec and other enterprises to implement relevant laws and regulations, accept biodiesel that meets the standards for sale, and take the blending rate of biodiesel as an assessment index for oil sales enterprises to break the sales bottleneck of biodiesel.

Zhang Ping, executive president of China Renewable Energy Industry Association, believes that on the basis of the existing technical standards, corresponding national standards on quality, production process, process design and safety production should be established according to the characteristics of biodiesel, so as to provide a basis for quality inspection departments and dispute arbitration and supervise enterprises to standardize production.

The management of waste oil collection and sales needs to be further standardized. Bao Guirong, a professor at the School of Metallurgy and Energy Engineering, Kunming University of Science and Technology, said that the responsible departments should be clear about the whole process of filing, monitoring and managing the collection, transportation, processing and sales of waste oils such as waste oil, speed up the recycling and harmless utilization of waste oil, and promote scientific research, breeding varieties of non-food energy crops that adapt to saline-alkali land, sandy wasteland and other conditions, and form a raw material producing area for biodiesel crops.

Supporting and pricing policies still need to be improved. Li Songlin, Lu Bo and other leaders of biodiesel enterprises suggested that biodiesel and petrochemical diesel should be included in the scope of subsidies in terms of diesel production, sales and use. Adjust the tax policy of biodiesel in a timely manner, and change the first levy and then return to the immediate levy and return; Adjust the existing oil price management policy in a timely manner, and clarify the pricing basis of biodiesel. (Half-monthly talk network reporter Wang Cunfu Li Jinfeng He Chunhao)
　

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　　Xinhua News Agency, Jerusalem/Ramallah, January 23rd-This is the worst round of Palestinian-Israeli conflict in 20 years-it lasted for more than three months, killing more than 25,000 people in the Gaza … Just a few hours after the Palestinian health department released this worrying figure, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu issued a tough statement, "completely rejecting" Palestinian Islamic Resistance Movement (Hamas)’ s demand for a ceasefire in exchange for the release of detainees, and there is still no sign of a ceasefire in this round of conflict.

　　At present, the serious humanitarian crisis in Gaza and the spillover of conflicts have ignited wars in many places in the Middle East … Why has Israel refused to give up? Where will the Palestinian-Israeli situation go next? Xinhua News Agency reporters will help you solve the problem-

   This is an Israeli army shot on the Israeli side of the Gaza border on January 21st. Xinhua News Agency (photo by Jill Cohen Magen)

　　For three big goals

　　Israel continues to be tough.

　　In the early morning of October 7, 2023, Israeli armed men raided military and civilian targets in Israel from the Gaza Strip. Hamas claimed that about 1,200 people were killed and more than 200 people were held hostage. Hamas said that at least 5,000 rockets were fired into Israel, and the Israeli government immediately declared a "state of war". There was a great disparity in military strength between Palestine and Israel, and Israel was suddenly hit hard and humiliated. At the same time, facing strong domestic pressure, it began to launch fierce military retaliation against the Gaza Strip, and the death toll in the Gaza Strip hit a new high.

　　After the conflict broke out, Israel set three major goals: the elimination of Hamas, the release of all detainees, and the Gaza Strip no longer posed a security threat to Israel.

　　On the 22nd, the Israeli army suffered "the day with the highest death toll". The Israeli army issued a statement on the 23rd, saying that 21 Israeli reserve soldiers were killed in a building explosion in the central part of Gaza the day before. According to Israeli media, this is the highest single-day death toll of Israeli troops in the Gaza since the beginning of the current Palestinian-Israeli conflict.

　　Analysts believe that this round of Palestinian-Israeli conflict broke out suddenly and fiercely, and Israel suffered "heavy losses" than before, so it was shrouded in great insecurity. According to what the Israeli government and military leaders have said before, as long as the goal has not been achieved, the military offensive will not end.

   On November 18, 2023, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu attended a press conference in Tel Aviv. Xinhua News Agency/Gini Photo Agency

　　Netanyahu said in a speech on the 21st that only a "complete victory" can ensure the destruction of Hamas and the return of detainees to their homes. He stressed that the Gaza Strip must be demilitarized and placed under Israeli "comprehensive security control". He will not compromise on "Israel’s full security control over all territories west of the Jordan River".

　　Netanyahu also said that he has withstood the pressure from home and abroad to change his position. As long as he remains the prime minister of Israel, he will continue to adhere to this position.

　　According to the analysis of the Jerusalem Institute for Strategic and Security Studies, ensuring security remains Israel’s "top priority", and fighting against Hamas will be regarded as a priority. Only by winning a military and political victory can Israel create conditions for the release of all detainees.

Violent changes in public opinion

Peace is far away.

　　On the first day of the conflict, Hamas’s surprise attack made Israeli casualties much more serious than before, which objectively stimulated the change of Israeli public opinion. According to a statistic released by the Israeli media, about one-third of Israelis "turned right" after the outbreak of this round of conflict, and did not want the Israeli army to cease fire. A recent poll by the Israel Institute for Democracy also shows that more than half of Israeli Jews do not support the "two-state plan".

   On December 2, 2023, a man attended a rally in Tel Aviv, Israel, calling on the Israeli government to take measures to release all the people detained in Gaza as soon as possible. Xinhua News Agency reporter Chen Junqing photo

　　The new right-wing government led by Netanyahu came to power at the end of 2022. Before the outbreak of this round of Palestinian-Israeli conflict, it had triggered large-scale demonstrations and gradually lost people’s hearts because of the forced judicial reform. After the conflict broke out, the voice calling for Netanyahu’s resignation was endless. According to a poll, only 15% of the Israeli people hope that Netanyahu will continue to serve as prime minister after the conflict.

　　In the face of the call for "stepping down", Netanyahu responded that he has no plans to resign and will continue to be in power after the end of this round of Palestinian-Israeli conflict. He also stressed: "The only thing I need to resign is Hamas".

　　In the square in front of the Israeli Defense Ministry in Tel Aviv, reporters often see demonstrations-a large number of people call on Netanyahu’s government to make the release of Gaza detainees the top priority, instead of focusing on military attacks. Fayyad Abbas, an Israeli expert, believes that under the pressure of the families of the detainees, Netanyahu may consider a new round of personnel exchange, but there is little possibility of a "complete ceasefire" in the near future.

　　Halevy, chief of staff of the Israel Defense Forces, said in January when inspecting Israeli troops deployed in the West Bank: "It is certain that we will fight in the Gaza throughout 2024."

To deal with seven fronts.

Conflict spillover is hard to stop.

　　On the second day after the current Palestinian-Israeli conflict broke out, Israel continued to exchange fire with Hezbollah, which supports Hamas, in the north. Since the beginning of this year, the United States and Britain have successively bombed the armed targets of Houthi in Yemen in retaliation for the latter’s attack on cargo ships in the Red Sea waters, and Iran has launched missiles to cross-border attack on "terrorist organizations" targets in Pakistan and other countries and Israeli intelligence agencies in Iraq … All these reflect that the spillover effect of the Palestinian-Israeli conflict is constantly spreading.

　　According to galante, Israel’s defense minister, in early January, Israel is responding to attacks from seven fronts: Gaza, Lebanon, Syria, the West Bank, Iraq, Yemen and Iran, and any "forces that take hostile actions against Israel will become targets". Netanyahu also stressed on the 21st that Israel is continuing to fight on many fronts and in many fields. "No matter who tries to hurt us, we will hurt him."

   On January 4, on the northern border of Israel, a self-propelled howitzer of the Israeli army opened fire on southern Lebanon. Xinhua News Agency (photo by Aillard Margolin/Gini Photo Agency)

　　On January 1st, the IDF announced that it would gradually withdraw five brigades and thousands of soldiers from Gaza in the next few weeks. The analysis believes that this move meansIsrael’s military action against Hamas has entered a stage of low intensity but long time consuming.And prepare for Israel’s multi-line war, especially the possible escalation of war with Hezbollah in the north.

　　Hillel frisch, a professor of political science and Middle East history at Barilan University in Israel, said that this round of conflict has gone far beyond the contest between Palestine and Israel, and Israel is in a "geostrategic storm". Until the later period of the war with Hamas, Israel will always face threats from many fronts, and its ally, the United States, will play an important role in the complicated situation.

　　Osama Chaath, a professor at Palestinian Al-Quds University, believes that Netanyahu’s government will not agree to a complete ceasefire in the Gaza in order to explain to the extreme right-wingers in the government. However, with the United States entering the election year, the spillover effect of the war in Gaza has affected the interests of the United States in the Middle East, and the death toll in Gaza is still rising rapidly, which also puts huge "humanitarian pressure" on Biden’s government. (Reporter: Wang Zhuolun, Liu Weijian; Editor: Lu Yu, Wang Shen, Xu Xiaolei, Shen Haoyang)

　　A few days ago, it was reported that Dongfeng Motor Group, including Dongfeng Honda, Dongfeng Fengshen, Dongfeng Nissan, Landmap, Dongfeng Peugeot, Dongfeng Citroen and other 7 car brands, 56 models "limited-time promotion", the highest drop 90,000.

　　The joint venture B-class car can be won 120,000, so favorable, triggered a local rush to buy, and even attracted many foreign consumers to buy cars, sales call "busy". Affected by this, on March 7, A shares of Dongfeng Motor (600006.SH) opened a straight line after the opening of the limit; on March 8, its share price opened red, but then fell into a slump, as of press time, the share price fell slightly 0.29% to 6.78 yuan/share.

　　However, although the scene is prosperous, the automaker may be "making money at a loss". A staff member of Wuhan 4S store revealed to Times Finance: "There is basically no profit in the model store participating in the big promotion."

　　Who will come up with this expensive subsidy? In the face of declining sales and sluggish transformation, can this "super subsidy" ease Dongfeng Motor Group’s transformation anxiety?

　　Dongfeng Motor’s daily limit? It’s really an oolong

　　On March 7, A shares of Dongfeng Motor rose by the limit, with a market value of 13.50 billion yuan per share at 6.8 yuan. However, class A shares of Dongfeng Motor refers to Dongfeng Motor Group.

　　Dongfeng Motor’s board secretary told the media on the 7th that the car purchase subsidy in Hubei Province does not involve the company’s products. "The increase in the limit may be because there is a car purchase subsidy in Hubei recently, which will stimulate consumers to buy cars, but the object of this subsidy does not involve our company’s products. We are making commercial vehicles, and the subsidy is for passenger cars."

　　Times Finance called the customer hotline of Dongfeng Motor’s joint stock company and got a similar answer. "We are Dongfeng Motor Co., Ltd., and we mainly do commercial vehicles and light trucks. Regarding the subsidies for passenger cars in Wuhan and other places, it is recommended to consult the dealer for details."

　　According to public information, the full name of Dongfeng Motor listed on Class A shares is Dongfeng Motor Joint Stock Company, which is a subsidiary of Dongfeng Motor Group Joint Stock Company. The company’s January production and sales announcement shows that the models produced and sold are all commercial vehicles, namely light trucks, passenger cars and bus incomplete vehicles. In January 2023, the company produced a total of 9,511 vehicles, a year-on-year decrease of 50.58%, and sold 5,468 vehicles, a year-on-year decrease of 68.17%.

　　Dongfeng Motor Group is listed on the Hong Kong stock market, the stock name is Dongfeng Group (00489.HK), through Dongfeng Motor Co., Ltd., Dongfeng Honda Automobile Co., Ltd., Shenlong Automobile Co., Ltd. and other subsidiaries for automobile sales and after-sales services, both commercial vehicles and passenger cars. The announcement shows that in January 2023, Dongfeng Group produced 103,466 passenger cars and sold 92,826 passenger cars.

　　On the same day that A-share Dongfeng Motor rose by the limit, the performance of Hong Kong stock Dongfeng Group shares was not good, falling slightly by 0.47% to close at HK $4.28/share, with a total market value of 36.76 billion HK dollars.

　　Shenlong Automobile has a difficult transformation

　　Just a few days before this "epic promotion", on March 3, DONGFENG MOTOR CORPORATION announced that Zhu Yanfeng, the chairperson and party secretary of the group, will officially step down. Zhu Yanfeng has been in charge of Dongfeng Motor Group for about eight years.

　　Mr. Zhu, 62, was born in March 1961 and became FAW’s chairperson at the age of 38, according to public records. He became the youngest head of the four state-owned automakers, known in the industry as the "Young Marshal".

　　Zhu Yanfeng began to take the helm of Dongfeng Automobile Group in 2015. In 2016, Dongfeng Automobile Group’s sales reached a record high of 4.2767 million vehicles, and then declined all the way. By 2022, there were only 2.4607 million vehicles left, a decrease of 42.46% compared with the peak. Since 2018, Dongfeng has suffered many setbacks. The sales of Shenlong Automobile have declined, the sales of its own brand cars have not performed well, and the withdrawal of Dongfeng Renault from the market has followed.

　　In 2021, Dongfeng Motor Group released the "Dongfeng Rise" plan, which was seen as a comprehensive transformation of Dongfeng towards electrification and intelligence. Zhu Yanfeng set a goal: "By 2025, Dongfeng Motor’s sales of commercial vehicles, autonomous passenger vehicles and new energy vehicles will reach 1 million respectively, and Dongfeng’s independent brand scale will enter the top three in the industry."

　　In 2018, Dongfeng Motor established the Lantu brand to compete with a group of new car-making forces. In 2021, Lantu operated independently. In November 2022, Lantu completed a round of financing of nearly 5 billion yuan, with a valuation of nearly 30 billion yuan. However, the sales volume is hardly optimistic. In 2022, the Lantu brand sold 19,409 vehicles, with an average of less than 2,000 vehicles per month, which was far behind the ideals, NIO, and Dengshi of the same level.

　　Zhu Yanfeng once said that in 2022, Dongfeng will accelerate the construction of luxury, high-end, mainstream, and entry-level brand development patterns. After the Lantu brand, the luxury electric off-road brand Warrior came into being. But Lantu has not improved, and the market performance of Warrior has yet to be checked.

　　"Young Marshal" is about to retreat, but Dongfeng’s predicament still exists. The joint ventures that helped Dongfeng sell well have all shown a downward trend, and the performance of Shenlong Automobile in recent years has become the epitome of Dongfeng Group’s transformation difficulties.

　　Recently, a source in Wuhan told Times Finance that "the local factory of Dongfeng Citroen has stopped production, and Dongfeng Honda has remained normal." Times Finance asked Shenlong Automobile for confirmation and has not received a reply as of press time.

　　Shenlong Automobile had four production bases in China, of which the first, second and third factories are located in Wuhan, and the four factories established in 2015 are located in Chengdu. The planned annual production capacity of the four factories at that time was 300,000, 150,000, 300,000 and 360,000, with a total planned annual production capacity of 1.11 million vehicles.

　　These factories were prepared for the sales of Shenlong cars that once exceeded 700,000, but in the second year of the construction of the four factories, the sales of Shenlong cars fell below 600,000 cars, and then went down all the way. In 2020, the sales of Shenlong cars fell to the bottom and only 50,000 cars were left.

　　In order to reduce costs and increase efficiency, Shenlong Automobile has carried out a series of production capacity "slimming". In July 2019, Shenlong launched the F99 project – by optimizing the production capacity layout, the production capacity of the first and second plants in Wuhan will be concentrated in the three plants. According to the annual reports of Shenlong Automobile in 2020 and 2021, the production capacity of Shenlong Automobile is 360,000.

　　After a series of adjustments, the sales volume of Shenlong Automobile increased to 127,000 in 2022, but the capacity utilization rate of the factory is only one-third, which needs to be continued to improve.

　　Another media report said that Shenlong Automobile transferred the original second factory to Dongfeng Honda, which converted the factory into a new factory specializing in the production of pure electric vehicles. Wuhan Economic Development Zone issued a document on March 7, saying, "Dongfeng Honda New Energy Factory Stamping, Welding, Painting, Final Assembly and other major workshops are entering the field one after another for equipment and installation. After completion early next year, Dongfeng Honda will build a million vehicle production and sales system."

　　When Dongfeng Honda, a Japanese joint venture, accelerated its electrification process, the transformation of Shenlong Automobile seemed a little slow. As early as the beginning of May 2019, Shenlong Automobile has obtained access to new energy vehicle manufacturers and PHEV model production access, but currently Shenlong Automobile does not have a competitive pure electric product. Shenlong Automobile has also kept the sales of its Dongfeng Fukang ES500, Dongfeng Fukang ES600, e Elysee, Dongfeng Peugeot e2008 and other new energy models secret.

　　At the Shenlong Automobile Cultural Festival held in February 2023, Chen Bin, general manager of Shenlong Automobile, introduced the future product transformation plan: "In the first half of next year, Shenlong Automobile’s first smart electric SUV for C-end customers will be launched; in the next five years, Shenlong Automobile will intensively launch 9 new models and a variety of modified models, 8 of which are new energy models."

　　Shenlong Automobile has finally begun to "swing the tail of Shenlong", but with 8 new energy models in 5 years, such a transformation is difficult to say quickly. As a comparison, the data of the Passenger Association shows that the penetration rate of domestic new energy vehicles has reached 25.7% in 2022, an increase of 8.7% year-on-year. Can the belated Shenlong Automobile still compete for a place?

　　Boosting sales with subsidies?

　　A change in senior management personnel at a time when the most urgent need to stabilize military morale is not good news for Dongfeng Motor Group, which is still in the downward channel. In the context of promoting consumption in various places, promoting sales through subsidies is a win-win choice for Wuhan and Dongfeng Motor.

　　On February 5, the Wuhan Municipal People’s Government issued the "Policies and Measures to Stimulate the Vitality of Market Entities and Promote High-quality Economic Development", proposing to seize the opportunity to postpone the special project to promote automobile consumption in the province, and support the joint automobile production enterprises and sales enterprises in Wuhan Economic Development Zone and Jiangxia District to carry out car purchase subsidy activities. The activity time will continue until March 31, 2023.

　　"This promotion is an activity led by the Wuhan Economic Development Zone, because Dongfeng Motor Group is headquartered in the Economic Development Zone, so it is done in cooperation with car companies."

　　On March 6, the Wuhan Economic Development Zone held a symposium on stabilizing large-scale consumption. Data show that a total of 56 models from seven brands participated in the subsidy this time. Since March 1, Dongfeng Honda’s 25 special stores in Hubei Province have reached a total of 1,469 orders in five days, with an average of 294 vehicles per day, an increase of 359% over February. The average daily order volume of Shenlong Automobile increased by 984%, and the sales volume increased significantly.

　　At the meeting, Liu Ziqing, secretary of the Wuhan Economic Development Zone Working Committee, said: "Relevant departments and car companies should pressure themselves, continue to work hard, set targets and tasks for the whole year, pay close attention to the scheduling of automobile production and sales, and strive to maintain and continuously strengthen the recovery trend. We must carefully organize and carry out a series of online and offline automobile promotions such as automobile exhibitions and sales, automobile entry into enterprises, government agencies, and automobiles going to the countryside. We must do a good job in creating an atmosphere, tell a good brand story, and become a hot automobile consumer market."

　　A Wuhan 4S store sales told Times Finance that this promotion is different from car companies making profits. It is a government and enterprise subsidy in Hubei Province. Consumers must purchase cars internally in Hubei Province and have a Hubei license plate to enjoy. In other words, this discount may be regarded as a "bailout" by local governments for local enterprises.

　　Previously, similar policies have been introduced in many places to promote automobile consumption. According to public reports, in 2022, Shanghai Jiading District launched a subsidy policy. Users who buy products from local car companies such as SAIC, Volvo, and NIO can enjoy subsidies of 10,000 yuan or 20,000 yuan according to the price of the products. Jilin Province has also introduced a similar policy to promote the development of local car companies. The subsidy scope covers all self-owned and joint venture brand passenger cars and light trucks under China FAW. The total subsidy amount reaches 150 million yuan, and the bicycle subsidy amount can reach 37,000 yuan.

　　Can’t you enjoy the promotion if you don’t go to Hubei? Times Finance learned from many 4S stores in Guangzhou that many mainstream brands in the market have recently launched preferential policies. FAW-Volkswagen launched any brand replacement tour and tour, and can enjoy 16,000 yuan replacement support, and regular customers can enjoy an additional 4,000-8,000 yuan; GAC Toyota launched a landing price of 308,800 yuan for Highlander models, and then enjoyed 5,000 yuan during the pre-sale period. Car purchase gift; GAC Honda launched a replacement subsidy that can enjoy 4,000-6,000 yuan.

　　In the face of fierce market competition, many models without official price cuts also have discounts. Extreme Fox α coefficient T, α coefficient S all end point discounts 40,000 – 50,000 yuan, consumers can also choose less 10,000 cash discounts in exchange for a 5-year car purchase package.

　　There are also some car companies that choose to reduce prices by changing models, such as zero-run cars. On March 1, zero-run cars were all new 2023 models, and all three main models were reduced in price. C01 decreased by 34,000 – 50,200 yuan, C11 decreased by 16,000 – 30,000 yuan, T03 (except 200km new version) decreased by 9,600 – 12,600 yuan.

　　This is also the largest price reduction since the establishment of Zero Run Car. In the words of Zero Run Car President Zhu Jiangming: "With the configuration experience of the past 300,000 – 400,000, redefine the value standard of 150,000 – 200,000 meta-level cars."

　　Regarding the recent trend of price cuts in the car market, many netizens joked, "There is no car that cannot be sold, only the price that cannot be sold." In front of orders, how many car companies will choose to exchange price for quantity, and the smoke of the price war in the car market in 2023 may be even more diffuse.

The second row of seats can be moved back and forth by 10 centimeters. It is a natural requirement to fully ensure the space requirements of this row of passengers. As a luxury model, it also provides more entertainment system control, air conditioning control, etc. In the third row, it can be completely flat, which not only connects with the oversized trunk, but also creates a larger spare space. The third row of space for the pilot is better than many seven-seat MPVs. The 1.85-meter-tall experience person sits in the third row, and there is plenty of room for both the head and legs. In addition, the third row of seats for the pilot can be electrically reclined and stood up in the luggage compartment, making it convenient to load large luggage.

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The exterior design of the Cadillac XT5 is a unique blend of luxury and power. The front face features a family-style diamond-cut design, and the air intake grille is decorated with large areas of chrome, showing the brand’s signature sophistication and atmosphere. The overall lines are smooth, showing the perfect combination of sports and elegance. The body proportions are coordinated, emphasizing the sense of power and sporty characteristics, creating a strong visual impact. The details are exquisite and elegant, adding a unique style to the XT5.

The Cadillac XT5 shows strength and refinement with its elegant body design. Its body size reaches 4813mm x 1903mm x 1682mm, and the wheelbase reaches 2857mm, providing passengers with a spacious and comfortable ride space. The side lines are smooth, highlighting the dynamic and stability. The front and rear wheel tracks are 1645mm, ensuring a balanced driving. The tire size is 235/65 R18, which shows the high quality and professionalism of the vehicle both visually and performance. Overall, the side design of the XT5 not only focuses on practicality, but also pays more attention to the exquisite handling of details, showing the unique charm of the luxury brand.

The interior design of the Cadillac XT5 combines luxury and technology, and the steering wheel is wrapped in exquisite leather material for a comfortable grip. The steering wheel supports manual up and down + front and rear adjustment to ensure the driver’s precise control. The 8-inch central control screen intuitively displays multimedia information and integrates automatic speech recognition control system to facilitate the operation of navigation, telephone, air conditioning and other functions. The seats are mixed and matched with imitation leather, the front seats have heating function, and the driver’s seat is also equipped with electric seat memory to provide passengers with a personalized comfortable experience. The seat adjustment function is rich, including front and rear, backrest, high and low and waist support adjustment, to adapt to various driving needs. The rear seats support front and rear adjustment and proportional resting, which fully meets the space flexibility.

The Cadillac XT5 is equipped with a 2.0T engine with a maximum power of 174 kilowatts and a power output of 237 horsepower, providing strong power support for the vehicle. This engine is matched with a 9-speed manual transmission to ensure a smooth gear shifting experience and driving pleasure. The maximum torque is 350 N.m, which fully demonstrates the strength of the XT5 in terms of performance.

In general, Autohome owners have a positive evaluation of the Cadillac XT5. Although the chassis design he mentioned brought some wind noise, it did not affect the overall driving experience. At the same time, he praised the exterior design of the XT5, believing that it is atmospheric and high-grade, showing the usual luxury atmosphere of Cadillac. This comprehensive performance makes the XT5 a reliable choice in the eyes of many owners.

　　Introduction: When the car is not just a means of transportation, but a symbol of life attitude, the launch of each model contains a vision and exploration of the future. It is such a flagship work that carries the dream and technology precipitation of the Xingtu brand. It is not only a big seven-seat SUV, but also the persistent pursuit and practice of the technology flagship of the Xingtu brand. On August 5, 2024, the Xingtu Lanyue 2025 model was launched, with 4 versions of models, and the official guide price was 193,900-233,900 yuan. Let us walk into this flagship model that integrates luxury and technology and explore its charm.

　　The Inheritance and Development of Technological Flagship

　　Since its debut in 2021, Xingtu Lanyue has taken "technology flagships" as its core concept and is committed to leading the development of the industry through technological innovation. The new launch of the 2025 Lanyue is not only the Xingtu brand’s adherence to this concept, but also the pursuit of higher technical standards. The new car has further enhanced the sense of luxury and technical content on the basis of the original, especially in intelligent interconnection and driving assistance, demonstrating the strength of Xingtu as a technology-driven brand.

　　The 2025 model adopts a more atmospheric international version of the horizontal grille in design, with a new sky blue body color scheme to create a more noble visual effect. In terms of interior, the newly added Muguang orange Nappa leather material is combined with personalized quilting technology to bring users a more elegant and luxurious riding experience. In addition, the ergonomic seat design inside the vehicle, the queen’s co-pilot and the exclusive main driver and other functions further enhance the driving comfort.

　　In terms of intelligent configuration, the 2025 Lanyue is equipped with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8155 chip, which supports the Lion5.0 Lion Smart Cloud system, and realizes a number of practical functions such as intelligent voice interaction in the four-tone zone and smart home interconnection. In terms of driver assistance systems, the new car is equipped with a variety of advanced driver assistance technologies, including iACC intelligent adaptive cruise, FCW forward collision warning, AEB automatic emergency braking, etc., to further enhance driving safety.

　　The 2025 Xingtu Lanyue series comes standard with a 2.0T + 8AT power combination, of which the 2.0TGDI engine has won the title of "China Heart" Top Ten Engines, and is matched with Aisin’s latest 8AT gearbox to provide a smooth and strong power output. In addition, the addition of master-level chassis adjustment and BorgWarner’s sixth-generation intelligent four-wheel drive system makes the vehicle reach a higher level in terms of handling and stability.

　　Xingtu’s safety performance has always been one of its core competencies. The new car received a five-star rating in the C-NCAP test and performed well in several safety tests. For example, the new car achieved a near-perfect score in the 25% offset crash test, fully demonstrating Xingtu’s deep knowledge in the field of passive safety. In addition, active safety features such as automatic emergency braking and blind spot monitoring have also greatly improved the driver’s sense of security.

　　In order to better attract consumers, Xingtu has launched a wealth of car purchase discounts and service guarantees.Including a replacement subsidy of 30,000 yuan, a trade-in subsidy of 50,000 yuan, and preferential policies such as up the ante of 15,000 yuan, it also provides vehicle lifetime quality assurance, basic traffic lifetime free, lifetime free road assistance and other car rights.

　

　　Conclusion: The successful listing of Xingtu Lanyue 2025 model not only marks another leap for the Xingtu brand on the road of technical flagships, but also brings new vitality and possibility to the Chinese automobile market. As a seven-seat flagship SUV that combines luxury and technology, the 2025 Xingtu Lanyue model will undoubtedly occupy a favorable position in the market segment and is expected to become the first choice for more consumers. We look forward to Xingtu continuing to lead the technological trend in the future, contributing to the development of China’s automobile industry, and also providing consumers with more surprises and touches.

Among luxury brands, when it comes to understanding the Chinese market, I think the first reaction of many people is. Indeed, the earliest domestic production in ABB, the low-key impression of the brand, and the achievements and attributes of winning the annual sales championship of the Chinese luxury car market for 30 consecutive times all reflect the status of the brand in people’s hearts. Today, the domestic models already have A4L, A6L, Q3, Q5L and other familiar products. Among them, the series of products are known as the pioneer of the luxury B-class SUV market by virtue of the earliest domestic production in the luxury brand medium-sized SUV and the strong product force. As of now, the cumulative sales volume of the Q5L model in the Chinese market exceeds 1.22 million.

In this 2021 Shanghai International Auto Show, as a pioneer and a pioneer of the Q series, the new car will make its world debut. The new car not only follows the enterprising genes of the Q family, but also achieves a significant upgrade comparable to the generation in design, technology, luxury and other dimensions. It also redefines the benchmark of the luxury B-class SUV market with a number of "peers", and its strength interprets the "Return of the King".

Appearance design: the appearance is upgraded to show exquisite movement

Compared with the old model, the new model has an increase of 17mm in the body length. Not only that, if you choose a model with a "black light bag", the new model will use blackened components in the front air intake grille, roof rack, side window trim, reflector, under-door guard, tail trim cover and other positions, highlighting the ultimate dynamic.

It should be known that the function of this taillight is not only "showmanship", but also has a "proximity detection" function in terms of safety. That is, when the vehicle approaches the new tail in a stationary state (within a distance of 2 meters), the entire group of OLED taillights will instantly light up to play a safety warning role.

Interior design: luxury, technology, space experience fully upgraded.

At the same time, the latest car-machine system also brings a new natural language interaction system, the biggest change is that users are no longer limited to pre-specified terms, can use everyday language to control the vehicle, effectively improving the accuracy and convenience of human-car interaction, and the voice experience is more intelligent.

In terms of luxury, the brand new one is still well passed down. The whole car uses leather materials in many places, and with high-quality workmanship, the quality is upgraded again. In addition, the appearance of luxury configuration also allows passengers in the car to enjoy the maximum.

In terms of comfort, the new body size has also been improved to a certain extent. The length, width and height of the whole car have reached 4770 × 1893 × 1667 mm, and the wheelbase is 2907 mm. When leading the class, it also provides a better space experience for passengers in the car.

Power: The whole series of light hybrid power is still surging

It is reported that the 12V light hybrid system will effectively help vehicles reduce the vibration discomfort when the engine is automatically started and stopped, thus enhancing the driving comfort of the entire vehicle.

The official said that thanks to the efficient 12V light hybrid system, lightweight technology, intelligent four-wheel drive system, etc., the new final 100-kilometer fuel consumption is as low as 7.2 liters.

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The new arrival will undoubtedly set off a new round of competition in the domestic luxury mid-sized SUV market, and the new car, with its advantages in design, space, technology, luxury, power, etc., once again demonstrates its strong product strength and the brand’s clear planning for star products. It is not an exaggeration to call it the brand that understands Chinese consumers best. And in the days to come, we also have reason to believe that the new Q5L will continue to lead the luxury mid-sized SUV market and continue to create sales myths.

(Photo/text, Netcom, Liu Liwei)

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The Beijing BJ60 is a perfect blend of off-road and fashion with its tough exterior design. The front face features a family-style trapezoidal grille, which is combined with rough lines to show a strong visual impact. The body lines are smooth, and the overall style is both powerful and modern. Whether it is city driving or off-road exploration, it can attract attention.

The Beijing BJ60 demonstrates its unique aesthetic with its sleek body lines and tough silhouette. The body size reaches 5040mm*1955mm*1925mm, and the wheelbase reaches 2820mm, showing a spacious interior space. The layout of the front wheelbase of 1620mm and the rear wheelbase of 1640mm ensures the stability of the vehicle. It is worth noting that the Beijing BJ60 is equipped with 265/65 R18 size tires, and the wheel style is matched with the body design, which not only provides good grip, but also adds a sense of movement and power. Overall, the side design balances practicality and visual impact.

The interior design of the Beijing BJ60 presents a perfect blend of modern luxury and practicality. The steering wheel wrapped in leather provides a comfortable grip and supports manual up, down and back adjustment to suit the needs of the driver. The center console is equipped with a large 12.8-inch screen with clear display and convenient operation. Integrated automatic speech recognition control system facilitates the driver’s multimedia operation and navigation settings.

In terms of seats, the Beijing BJ60 is made of imitation leather, and the seat cushions and backrests are carefully designed to provide good ride comfort. The front seats are equipped with multi-directional adjustment functions, including front and rear, backrest, height, leg rest and waist support, as well as heating, ventilation and massage functions to ensure the comfort of long-distance driving. The driver’s seat is also equipped with an additional power seat memory function, which makes it easy for the driver to quickly find a comfortable driving position. The second row of seats supports backrest adjustment, which is spacious, while the rear seats support proportional reclining, providing more possibilities for cargo or passenger travel. The overall interior design reflects the attention to detail and practicality of the BJ60.

The Beijing BJ60 is equipped with a 2.0T turbocharged engine with a maximum power of 120 kilowatts and an output of 400 Nm. The engine has a strong performance of 163 horsepower, and the 8-speed automatic transmission ensures a smooth driving experience.

Summarizing the owner’s evaluation, we can see that he has a high appreciation for the exterior design of the Beijing BJ60. He emphasized the uniqueness and recognition of the model, believing that the front design of the car is not only handsome and fashionable, but also shows the unique attitude of the brand. The muscle lines and large-sized wheels of the body add a sense of power, which impresses him deeply. For such an off-road vehicle that combines unique design and power aesthetics, the Beijing BJ60 has undoubtedly won the recognition and love of car owners.

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The Lexus RX is known for its sophisticated exterior design and dynamic front face. On the front face, the air intake grille adopts a family-style spindle design, which complements the eye-catching LED headlights to create a strong visual impact. The overall style blends luxury and sports, and the body lines are smooth, highlighting the Lexus brand’s relentless pursuit of detail and aesthetics. Whether it is the body proportions or light and shadow effects, it shows the unique charm of the Lexus RX.

The Lexus RX has won accolades for its fine craftsmanship and elegant design. The side lines of the body are smooth, showing a unique aesthetic and practicality. It measures 4890mm*1920mm*1695mm and has a wheelbase of 2850mm, which is a size configuration that allows for both space and driving stability. Equipped with tire specifications of 235/60 R19, the front and rear tires are the same, which not only guarantees good grip, but also complements the body design. Overall, the side design of the RX fully reflects the balance of luxury and power, showing the pursuit of refinement and performance that the Lexus brand has always pursued.

The interior of the Lexus RX is designed with elegance and attention to detail, and the interior style is luxurious and refined. The steering wheel is made of genuine leather, which provides electric up and down and front and rear adjustment functions to ensure that the driver is in control of the comfort zone. A large 9.8-inch screen on the center console integrates multimedia systems, navigation and phone functions for easy operation. The vehicle is also equipped with automatic speech recognition control system to enhance driving convenience. The seats are made of imitation leather, and the main and passenger seats support front and rear, backrest, high and low multi-directional adjustment, and include waist support to ensure passenger comfort. The second row of seats can also be adjusted with backrest, while the rear seats support proportional reclining, providing a flexible space combination for passengers and items. Overall, the interior design of the Lexus RX takes into account the needs and experience of passengers.

The Lexus RX is equipped with a 2.5L displacement L4 engine with a maximum power of 139 kilowatts and an output torque of 241 Nm. It is equipped with an advanced E-CVT continuously variable transmission to ensure the vehicle’s power smoothness and fuel economy.

Summarizing the owner’s praise for the Lexus RX, the exterior design is undoubtedly his most appreciated part. From the supersonic quartz white paint to the domineering hollow air intake grille on the front face, to the smooth lines and exquisite craftsmanship of the body, he was amazed. The owner also specifically mentioned the noble temperament of the rear of the car and the highly recognizable through taillights at night. The overall shape is like a king’s style, which makes people fall in love at first sight. Such design details undoubtedly make the Lexus RX visually impressive and become an irreplaceable luxury car choice in the hearts of owners.