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On July 21, local time, US President Biden announced that he had decided to withdraw from the presidential election and would focus on fulfilling his presidential duties during his term of office.

CNN reported that this is the first time since 1968 that a current president in the United States has withdrawn from the re-election campaign.

The result of this "making history" is not surprising — — After the first candidate’s TV debate in the 2024 presidential election in the United States nearly a month ago, the discussion about whether Biden’s physical condition can support him to continue to participate in the election has never stopped.

In fact, the American people do not want to see the picture of current President Biden and former President Trump "competing on the same stage" again.

A recent poll data showed that 56% of the respondents did not support Trump’s election, 70% of the respondents did not want Biden to seek re-election, and many even questioned whether the current American political system served ordinary Americans.

Biden VS Trump, Americans feel that they are losers. Now, will this situation change?

From the first round of TV debates, the disappointment of Americans began to intensify.

In the American media’s own words, the debate was more about personal attacks than policy statements, and mutual abuse ran through the whole night.

Then, there was a constant voice from within the Democratic Party asking Biden to withdraw from the election, and the Republican Party also took the opportunity to spoil the situation.

This farce lasted for nearly a month.

Liu Weidong, a researcher at the American Institute of China Academy of Social Sciences, told Tan Zhu that on the surface, the biggest resistance to the Democratic Party’s substitution came from Biden himself and his team, but the serious opposition within the Democratic Party on this issue was the real reason for the delay in the substitution.

In the past, Biden himself insisted on not withdrawing from the election because "he is the only person who has defeated Trump at present".

But as long as we look back on the 2020 general election, we can find that Biden is actually just an option after compromise for the Democratic Party.

There are different factions within the Democratic Party. Diao Daming, deputy director of the Center for American Studies at Renmin University of China, described Biden’s characteristics as a long-term elite and relatively moderate stance, which made him more acceptable to different factions.

In the eyes of the top leaders of the Democratic Party at that time, Biden was the person who could best integrate the resources within the party and had the best chance to defeat Trump in the general election that year, so they would support Biden.

Now, the top of the Democratic Party thinks that Biden can’t beat Trump, so it is imperative to change people.

But how significant is Biden’s withdrawal to the Democratic Party?

At present, the National Congress of the Democratic Party has not yet been held. According to the relevant agenda, Democrats who are interested in competing for the new presidential candidate can take the initiative to express their willingness to stand for election in the next period of time, and then vote at the open party congress. The person with the most votes can be among the presidential candidates.

However, Ocasio Cortes, a well-known representative of the Democratic Party, revealed that there is still no decision on the candidate to replace Biden within the Democratic Party.

In the past few years since Biden’s administration came to power, there have been contradictions in legislation and policy making within the Democratic Party. There are more and more contradictions, Biden’s "bonding" role is getting weaker and weaker, and other candidates who can unify the differences within the Democratic Party have not stood out.

When differences between political parties become the norm in American politics, the interests of political parties will override the interests of the American people.

What the American people really care about will be selectively ignored.

In the statement of withdrawing from the election, Biden made it clear that he would fully support the current Vice President Harris to win the presidential nomination.

He also called on Democrats to unite and defeat Trump. In this regard, Trump responded for the first time that Harris is more easily defeated than Biden.

It can be seen that the two parties are fighting over how to belittle each other.

For the American people, what they want to see is the ability of the two parties to compete and solve problems.

At the beginning of this year, The Hill released a poll. The data shows that in this election year, Americans are most concerned about the border and immigration issues, followed by the economy and inflation.

When considering and solving problems, it is not enough to just observe a political figure or party, but to go deep into the texture of American political operation.

Take immigration as an example, the two parties should introduce a bill in Congress to solve this problem.

However, after three months of wrangling back and forth, the Democratic and Republican parties came up with a "package" bill that simultaneously strengthened border security and spent $60 billion to support Ukraine.

The reason why "packaging" occurs is that under the background of infighting, the best choice is to "package" the bill that one wants to pass into the other’s bill, so that both can be passed at the same time. If it cannot be "packaged", even if Congress is paralyzed, the two parties will not seek compromise.

On December 30 last year, an article entitled "The Root Cause of Congressional Dysfunction" was published on the website of "Politicians" who were biased towards the Democratic Party, which pointed out that the US Congress had fallen into a state of dysfunction.

From this perspective, the interests of the American people, whether Democrats or Republicans, are completely unimportant in their eyes.

For the American people, what they consider is not which one will be better, but which one will be worse and which one will do something with no bottom line. The so-called vote is "the lesser of the two evils."

When a country’s political parties can only compete on the bottom line, then who will be the ultimate loser?

　　[car home New Car Listed] On the evening of July 30th, the Audi RS 6 Avant, which attracted wide attention from fans, was officially listed at Shanghai Audi International Circuit. This high-performance station wagon, which was first introduced into domestic sales, was equipped with a 4.0T V8 engine.Its price is 1.598 million yuan.. See the following table for detailed selling price:

　　In addition, at this conference, Audi also officially released a brand-new sub-brand, Audi Sport. In the future, all high-performance and sports products of Audi will be integrated under the brand Audi Sport.

　　■ New car features

　　● Appearance: The travel body is low-key and the detailed design is more radical.

　　Is the appearance of RS 6 Avant (hereinafter referred to as RS 6) low-key or radical? This is a very controversial topic. Personally, I think the main reason for the disagreement is that everyone has different points of view. On the one hand, this high-performance car uses the body structure of the station wagon, which doesn’t look like a typical high-performance car with a small tail and exaggerated tail. After all, the station wagon is not very radical in most people’s impression, so many people say it is "dressing up as a pig to eat a tiger". On the other hand, if you look closely, in fact, as a high-performance car, RS 6 is not ambiguous in many details, and it adopts a very sharp design, such as exaggerated front and rear enclosure, unique honeycomb front grille, standard 20-inch thin tire, etc. The embellishment of these details makes RS 6 very aggressive if you look closely, so many people say that its design is more radical.

　　As a station wagon, RS 6 still gives more consideration to the convenience of home occasions, so we see the functions of LED far and near light, night vision system, electric suction door and so on in the external configuration of RS 6. These configurations are actually very humanized and high-grade, and with the design of its station wagon, it shows the family-caring side of RS 6 Avant.

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　　There is no doubt that the body lines of the station wagon make the RS 6 look elegant, especially its slender waistline and tail shape, which makes the RS 6 look low and visually humble. Speaking of this, it involves the topic of feelings again. In the hearts of many friends, the wagon, a model with a small audience, can just show its unique aesthetics and feelings.

　　● Interior: The family design is familiar, and the microscopic details highlight the sports style.

　　Compared with the personalized design, the design of RS 6 interior should be low-key. The main reason is that the interior layout follows Audi’s family style to a great extent, and at first glance, it may even feel that it is not much different from Audi A6L. But at the same time, a large number of carbon fiber decorative boards, scattered red leather and red double stitching everywhere in the car undoubtedly reveal the wild and unruly nature that a high-performance car should have.

　　In terms of internal configuration, RS 6 is quite rich. Electric panoramic sunroof, head-up display, sports style leather seat, rear sunshade, air conditioning in the car, automatic parking and adaptive cruise are all equipped. Although these equipments are not very high-tech and avant-garde, after all, this is a station wagon with main performance, and we don’t need to be too demanding on configuration.

　　● Space: The ride performance is satisfactory, and the luggage compartment volume shows great advantages.

　　The editor with a height of 180cm sits in the driver’s seat and adjusts the seat to the lowest position. At this time, the head space is more than one punch; On the premise that the front seat remains unchanged, the editor sits in the back seat. We can see that there are about four fingers in the head space and four fingers in the knee space. It can be said that in terms of seating space, this performance is still satisfactory.

　　Let’s take a look at the performance of the luggage compartment space. On the premise of not putting down the rear seat, the conventional volume of RS 6 is 565L, which can be expanded to 1680L after putting down the rear seat, and the rear seat can basically be kept flush with the luggage compartment floor. At this time, the advantages of RS 6 as a station wagon are fully demonstrated: after putting down the seat, the maximum storage space at the rear of the car reaches 1966mm, the width is 1155mm, and the height reaches 720mm, so that

　　● Power: 4.0T twin-turbo engine with 8-speed automatic manual transmission.

　　As a performance car, the RS 6 Avant is equipped with a twin-turbo V8 engine with a displacement of 3993mL. We have seen this engine in Audi S6, S7, S8 and RS 7, and its maximum power on the RS 6 Avant is 560 HP (412 kW)/5,700-6,600 rpm. The maximum torque is 700 Nm /1750-5500rpm. Matching the engine is an 8-speed automatic manual transmission from ZF. The officially announced 0-100 km/h acceleration time of RS 6 Avant is only 3.9 seconds.

　　The RS 6 is equipped with a five-link independent front suspension and a trapezoidal independent rear suspension, and comes standard with an air suspension that can adjust the hardness and height. The driving mode is Audi’s proud quattro four-wheel drive system, which makes RS 6 as a performance car easier to drive. This is another charm of RS 6.

　　● Rich optional configuration

　　In addition, the RS 6 Avant also provides rich optional configurations, which can provide very personalized customization solutions for potential car owners. Audi listed the relevant information in detail in Tmall’s official flagship store (click to enter the RS 6 Avant new car deposit page), and here we extracted some main configurations and their prices, as shown in the following table:

　　As we can see from the above table, the prices of some configurations are not low, such as the ceramic brake disc with an optional price of 132,000 yuan, the Bang & Olufsen audio system with an optional price of 82,000 yuan, and the carbon fiber style bag with an optional price of 72,800 yuan. Personalized customization, a very common marketing technique in ultra-luxury brands, has also been used by Audi on RS 6.

　　■ Test scores

　　Previously, my colleague Peng Chuwen had already got the RS 6 test car and had a related test (click to read the test article). The final acceleration score of this RS 6 test car we got was 3.88 seconds, which was better than the official 3.9 seconds.

　　We also did the 0-400-meter acceleration test. The RS 6 took 12.2 seconds and the tail speed reached 188 km/h.. The result is not bad, although it is still worse than that brave RS 7 two years ago, but the acceleration time is shorter than P85D, CLS 63 AMG and other models.

　　The RS 6 vehicle we tested is equipped with ceramic brake disc, which looks more attractive and has excellent thermal attenuation resistance, but its working temperature will be higher than that of metal. Although the measured braking distance of 37.15m can be considered as an excellent category, it can only be considered as a performance car, which is also related to its own weight of more than 2 tons.

　　■ Test drive review

　　After testing the RS 6, Peng Chuwen thought that he could use "real split personality" to describe the impression left by this high-performance station wagon. He believes that on the one hand, even if the test drive of this real car is equipped with RS sports suspension, the comfort and handling performance of RS 6 are very good in comfort mode, which is even a bit similar to Audi A6L, like an understanding warm man.

　　Once switched to the dynamic mode, the RS 6 will change its personality, the steering wheel feedback will obviously become heavier, the steering ratio will also increase, the throttle response will become more positive, and the suspension will be so hard that people will doubt whether they were driving the same car just now, and the exhaust system will be activated accordingly, even when they are idling, they can clearly hear the buzz in the car (interested friends can click on the micro-test video at the end of the article to perceive this new product more stereoscopically).

　　As for motivation, that is its strength. Even drivers who are not familiar with the track can easily push the speed above 250km/h on the big straight of this F1 track. In addition, thanks to the four-wheel drive system, the vehicle will not get out of control even if the accelerator is stepped on at will when cornering. In a word, if you have perfect driving skills, this car can show your ability better. If you are average or even a novice, it won’t make you lose face in track day activities, just like hanging up.

　　■ Product background

"First generation Audi RS 6 Avant (C5)" "Second generation Audi RS 6 Avant (C6)"

"Third generation Audi RS 6 Avant(C7), before minor change"

　　The first generation Audi RS 6 is the top model from the C5 platform of Volkswagen Group (1997-2004). The first one was a five-door station wagon (2002-2004), followed by a four-door sedan (2002.4-2004.5). As soon as RS 6 appeared, it was Audi’s "strongest production car" at that time. Although its performance was not outstanding and its appearance was not much different from that of ordinary A6, it was still remembered by many fans. The second generation model is based on C6 platform (2004-2011), and it also has two body structures, five-door travel and four-door sedan. It is equipped with a 5.0-liter V10 engine similar to Lamborghini Gallardo and equipped with quattro four-wheel drive system, which makes it easier to control than competing products. It is also this generation of RS 6 models that began to flow into the domestic market through informal channels, giving domestic car fans the opportunity to own it, and things are rare, and the reputation of RS 6 began to spread among domestic car enthusiasts at this time. The RS 6 launched today is actually a mid-term modified model of the third-generation RS 6 Avant, which was actually launched overseas in 2013 (click to read "Still hope to quench your thirst?" See the new Audi RS 6 from another perspective and understand the origin of the title of "God Car".

　　■ Competing models

　　"Old Mercedes -AMG E 63 Travel Edition" and "BMW M5"

　　Strictly speaking, Audi RS 6 Avant has no real competitors in China. Because its most direct competitor is Mercedes -AMG E63 Travel Edition, the new generation AMG E 63 Travel Edition has not yet been released, and this model has not been listed and sold in the domestic market before; Although BMW M5 can be regarded as a direct competitor of RS 6, it can not be regarded as a direct competitor of RS 6 Avant in a strict sense because the former does not have a travel version at present. From this point of view, the Audi RS 6 Avant, which is "invincible in the domestic market", is bound to be more sought after.

　　■ Summary

　　There are many fascinating places in RS 6 Avant, which not only has the special body structure of station wagon, but also looks unassuming and full of feelings. At the same time, exaggerated front and rear encirclement, fierce front and rear headlight groups, large rims and large exhaust create a very aggressive impression from microscopic details. It can not only make you, as a husband and father, take your wife, children and parents to wander comfortably in the traffic; At the same time, it can also let you indulge in the right occasions, step on the accelerator deeply and leave the traffic behind, and enjoy the pleasure and excitement brought by killing everything. Today, the official listing of RS 6 Avant allows everyone to finally enjoy themselves. Is it enjoyable to think about it? (Text/car home Liu Weiwei)

　　Read more:A word doesn’t teach a man! Test Audi RS 6 Avant

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When choosing a car, everyone knows that the gearbox is a very important configuration. It directly affects the driving experience and fuel economy of vehicles. Today, let’s talk about the most mainstream gearboxes on the market: AT (automatic gearbox), CVT (continuously variable gearbox), MT (manual gearbox) and dual clutch gearbox. What are their advantages and disadvantages? Who is the real "king"? Let’s find out!

1. AT (automatic gearbox)

First, let’s take a look AT the AT gearbox, that is, the automatic gearbox. The working principle of AT gearbox is to automatically select the appropriate gear according to the vehicle speed and engine speed. The advantage of this gearbox is that it is easy to operate, especially when driving in the city. Frequent starting and stopping make many drivers feel tired, and AT gearbox can easily cope with it.

However, the AT gearbox is not without its shortcomings. Because of its complex structure, the maintenance cost is relatively high. In some old models, AT gearbox may have the problem of shift delay or frustration. However, many modern AT gearboxes have done quite well and can provide a smooth driving experience.

2. CVT (continuously variable gearbox)

Next is the CVT, which is the continuously variable gearbox. CVT uses the combination of pulley and steel belt, which can realize stepless transmission ratio. This means that the vehicle can maintain the optimal engine speed when accelerating, providing better power output and fuel economy.

The advantages of CVT are very obvious, its ride comfort is very good, and drivers can hardly feel the existence of gear shifting, which is very suitable for urban commuting. In addition, CVT usually performs well in fuel economy and is suitable for consumers who pursue energy conservation.

Of course, CVT also has some shortcomings. The durability of CVT may be affected by long-term high-load driving. Some people think that the dynamic response of CVT is not fast enough when overtaking. Generally speaking, CVT is suitable for friends who want to drive smoothly.

3. MT (manual gearbox)

After talking about automatic gearbox, let’s take a look at MT, that is, manual gearbox. For drivers who like to control, MT is simply a "treasure land". Manual gearbox allows you to master the power output of the vehicle more accurately by controlling the shift by the driver himself, which is incomparable to other gearboxes.

MT is very common in sports cars because of its simple structure, low maintenance cost and lighter weight than similar automatic gearboxes. It is worth mentioning that the manual gearbox also performs well in fuel economy, because the driver can adjust the speed as needed at any time.

However, the disadvantages of MT also exist. For people who are not familiar with manual transmission, it may be a little troublesome to get on the road, especially in congested traffic conditions, and frequent gear shifting is very easy to make people tired. In addition, the cost of learning is relatively high, and many young people may stay away from manual transmission.

4. Dual clutch gearbox

Finally, we have to mention the dual clutch gearbox. Dual-clutch gearbox (DCT) can be regarded as an upgraded version of automatic gearbox, which can shift gears quickly through two clutches. In this way, there is almost no delay in the transmission of power, which brings an excellent acceleration experience to the driver.

The biggest advantage of dual-clutch gearbox is that it can greatly improve the dynamic performance of the vehicle, which is very suitable for friends who like driving. At the same time, the dual clutch also performs well in fuel consumption, taking into account performance and economy.

Of course, this kind of gearbox also has some shortcomings. Because of its complex mechanism, some faults may occur after long-term use, especially when driving at low speed, and the sense of frustration is obvious. This is also the reason why many consumers are hesitant when choosing.

5. Summary: Who is your best choice?

After some analysis, I believe everyone has a deeper understanding of these four gearboxes. So, who is better? In fact, there is no absolute answer. The key is to look at your needs and driving habits.

If you pay more attention to convenience and commute frequently, then AT or CVT is definitely your good choice. AT provides a stable and reliable driving experience, while CVT performs better in fuel economy.

For friends who love driving and pursue a sense of control, MT is undoubtedly the best choice. It allows you to enjoy every shift, whether on the mountain road or on the track, it can bring you an extraordinary experience.

And if you want to balance performance and efficiency, the dual clutch gearbox is very suitable for you. Its fast gear shifting and good fuel consumption performance can bring you great driving pleasure.

Generally speaking, it is very important to know your driving needs and habits when choosing a gearbox. I hope today’s sharing will help you make a more wise choice in the future car purchase and find the one that suits you best!

　　International online car channel news: FAW Toyota Crown in 2020 discontinued production, so that the model out of the Chinese market stage of history, so many people feel sorry. Just when consumers think that the crown car will bid farewell to the Chinese market forever, recently, the fifteenth generation of the crown car will be imported into the Chinese market and has opened the reservation of the news immediately attracted attention, FAW Toyota dealership has customers paid a deposit, the new car pre-sale price of 350,000 to 450,000 yuan.

Toyota Crown

　　After the 15th generation crown was launched overseas, the new shape can be described as stunning four seats, which is more sporty and fashionable than previous generations. The new car is built on the Toyota TNGA-N platform and absorbs many advantages of the TNGA architecture.

The 15th generation Toyota Crown

　　The 15th generation Toyota Crown still continues the layout of the front vertical rear drive of previous generations. The long front and more sporty design create the temperament of a large coupe. However, the 15th generation Toyota Crown is likely to become the last generation of rear-drive Crown models. It is reported that the next generation of Crown sedans will be changed to front-drive layout. The 15th generation Toyota Crown provides 2.0T, 2.5L hybrid and 3.5L V6 power in Japan. However, the new cars introduced into China are expected to only provide 2.0T and 2.5L hybrid power versions.

The 15th generation Toyota Crown

　　With its pre-sale price range of 350,000 to 450,000 yuan, the price of the 15th generation Toyota Crown is more reasonable. The reason is that the 15th generation Toyota Crown is an imported model and is still positioned as a C-class car. What’s more, the last generation of rear-drive Crown is also expected to become a "plus" for the new car, making it more precious. Not only that, with Toyota’s good performance in the Chinese market in recent years, it also reflects consumers’ recognition of the Toyota brand, which will undoubtedly bring better market performance to the 15th generation Crown. (Image source: Toyota Motor)

Welcome to Autohome Shiyan Promotion Channel, bringing you the latest and most affordable car information. At present, the much-watched models are undergoing a price reduction activity. Citizens and friends will enjoy a cash discount of up to 40,100 yuan when buying a car in Shiyan area. The starting price has been reduced to a minimum of 99,800 yuan, which is a very attractive offer to provide car buyers with an excellent opportunity to buy a car. If you are interested in the Blue Electric E5, don’t miss this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, click "Check Car Price" in the quotation form, and hurry up to get higher discounts!

The Blue Electric E5 presents unique side lines with its exquisite body proportions. The body dimensions are 4760mm long, 1865mm wide and 1710mm high. The wheelbase is up to 2785mm, ensuring the comfort of the interior space. The setting of the front wheelbase of 1585mm and the rear wheelbase of 1580mm gives the vehicle good stability. The tire specification is 225/55 R18. Whether it is the front or the rear wheels, the rims are used to match the body design style, adding a sense of sports and fashion to the overall appearance.

The interior design of the Blue Electric E5 is mainly simple and practical, creating an atmosphere of elegance and technology coexisting. The spacious interior uses a leather steering wheel, which is comfortable and easy to control. It supports manual up and down adjustment to meet the needs of the driver. The 12.3-inch central control screen stands in the center, integrating multimedia, navigation, telephone, air conditioning and sunroof control. It is highly intelligent and smooth to operate. The seats are made of imitation leather, providing front and rear adjustment, backrest adjustment and high and low adjustment. The main and passenger seats have these functions to ensure a comfortable experience for the driver and passengers. USB ports are distributed in the front and rear rows, making it convenient for passengers to connect electronic devices to meet daily needs. In addition, the second row of seats supports backrest adjustment, while the seats are reclined in a proportional reclining design, providing flexible loading space.

The Blue Electric E5 is equipped with a 1.5L four-cylinder engine with a maximum power of 81 kilowatts and a corresponding maximum torque of 135 Nm. This engine provides efficient power support for the vehicle with its 110 horsepower output. It is matched by the E-CVT continuously variable transmission, which ensures smooth and energy-efficient power transmission. Overall, this engine meets the needs of daily driving while also paying attention to fuel economy and driving experience.

Summarizing the evaluation of Autohome owners, the Blue Electric E5 has won their recognition with its atmospheric and sporty exterior design, satisfying the public’s pursuit of beauty and practicality. This model obviously grasps the pulse of the market in design, allowing owners to experience satisfaction and comfort in use.

Fast Technology April 19th news, this evening,Extreme Krypton 009 Glorious Edition is listed, priced at 789,000 yuan,The new car is only available in one exclusive body and interior color scheme.

For the old owners of JK who purchased the 009 glorious version, JK sent 50,000 yuan of preferential benefits; at the same time, JK ZAD high-end intelligent driving system is free to use for life, and the first owner enjoys the peace of mind escort plan for life.

Extreme Krypton CEO An Conghui said that the Extreme Krypton 009 Glorious Edition has reached the world’s top level in terms of appearance, luxury, safety, and intelligence, making it the Rolls-Royce of MPVs.

The front face of the new car is equipped with the largest DARK BADGE black front grille in the world, with 20-inch suspended forged wheels.The floating logo in the middle of the wheel, no matter how the wheel rotates, the logo will always stand, with the exclusive appearance of luxury cars.

The car is equipped with the world’s largest 16:9 car 4K screen, coupled with a speaker system of 31 Yamaha speakers, which is equivalent to directly moving the theater into the car.

In terms of intelligence, the new car is equipped with 7 * 24 hours of real-time online satellite communication technology, which supports two-way satellite messages and two-way satellite calls.

The interior is a large four-seat layout.The audio-visual entertainment system on the rear curtain wall completely isolates the cockpit and the crew compartment, making them independent spaces.The dual electronic safe in the car can be set with a separate password to add a layer of insurance for the safety of the user’s property.

The front of the new car is equipped with LC privacy dimming glass, which provides 10 gears of light and shade adjustment. In the darkest state, it can be adjusted to pure black, providing the highest level of privacy protection.

In terms of body size, the length, width and height of the Krypton 009 are 5217/2024/1812mm, and the wheelbase is 3205mm. Compared with the current 009, the body length has increased.

In terms of power and battery life, the Krypton 009 is equipped with a high-performance four-wheel drive system.The peak power is 580 kilowatts, the maximum horsepower is 788 horsepower, and the zero-hundred acceleration takes only 3.9 seconds, making it the fastest MPV in the world.

In addition, the full-stack 800V architecture of the Krypton 009 Glorious Edition is equipped with a 108-degree 5C Kirin battery in the Ningde era, with a maximum CLTC 702kM battery life; the battery can be charged from 10% to 80% in 11.5 minutes, making it the fastest mass-produced pure electric vehicle in the world.

　　Nowadays, not only the entry-level car market is fiercely competitive, but the high-end sector has also become a "red ocean". Especially those established luxury brands, not only have to face traditional opponents, but also have to deal with strong challenges from high-end models of their own brands. Audi Q7 has just completed a facelift. Is it competitive enough to face new challenges after the facelift? This issue of "Quality Car Selection" will reveal the answer for you.

　　First, basic information and product highlights

　　The 2024 Audi Q7 was officially launched on July 22, 2024. The new car was launched in four models, equipped with two different displacement engines of 2.0T and 3.0T, and comes standard with quattro OurHours four-wheel drive system.

　　The new Audi Q7 has a new exterior design, the front grille adopts the avant-garde single frame design concept, and the interior details are embellished with delicate honeycomb chrome decoration, giving it a more modern and fashionable visual effect. At the same time, the new car also has a Darth Vader version, which blackens all chrome decorative elements and matches the newly designed front surround to create a deep and dynamic atmosphere, like a dark knight ready to go. In addition, the new Audi Q7 also launched three new color schemes, namely Sakilkin, Istanbul Red, and Askari Blue.

　　The new Audi Q7 once again shows the strength of its "light factory". The high-end model is equipped with a combination of high definition matrix LED low beam + laser high beam, which not only improves the resolution significantly, but also achieves unprecedented accuracy in lighting control. The farthest irradiation distance can be extended to 600 meters, providing safety for night driving. In terms of taillights, OLED light sources are innovatively used to support four personalized light signatures, which not only enhances the recognition, but also highlights the unique taste in the details. When the rear vehicle is detected to be within 2 meters, the taillights will automatically switch the warning light, effectively reminding the rear driver to pay attention, greatly reducing the risk of rear-end collisions when driving at low speeds.

　　Second, product competitiveness analysis

　　This time we selected the 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLE (hereinafter referred to as Mercedes-Benz GLE), which is a large SUV of the luxury brand and has import status with the 2024 Audi Q7 (hereinafter referred to as Audi Q7), and the 2024 Land Rover Discovery (hereinafter referred to as Land Rover Discovery) for comparison. From the price range, the entry model of the Audi Q7 is the lowest price, while the top model is the Mercedes-Benz GLE. In terms of the number of models, the Audi Q7 and Land Rover Discovery are both 4 models, and the Mercedes-Benz GLE is 7 models. Obviously, the latter has a richer choice.

　　In terms of design, all three cars show the unique style of their respective brands. The Audi Q7 is particularly sporty, especially the Darth Vader version, which brings out the performance atmosphere to the fullest. The Mercedes-Benz GLE maintains its usual elegance and gravitas, in line with the positioning of the luxury brand. Land Rover Discovery is known for its strong off-road style, which complements its excellent off-road performance.

　　When it comes to the vehicle configuration level, it is not difficult to see from the comparison configuration table that although the Audi Q7 has not the strongest power parameters, its official zero-hundred acceleration score is ahead of the other two models, in line with its highway sports positioning. At the same time, in terms of comfort and convenience configuration, the Audi Q7 also performs well. It is worth mentioning that Audi’s advantages in lighting configuration are still obvious, worthy of the name of "light factory".

　　III. Product quality and service trend analysis

　　As a facelifted model, will the 2024 Audi Q7 have any hidden dangers of quality problems? In this regard, we will start with the failure problems of the Audi Q7 in the past year, and preliminarily predict the development trend of new car quality problems in the future through the comparison of failure problems.

　　By screening the complaint data of Audi Q7 models for nearly a year, it can be found that the fault problems are relatively scattered and there are no common problems. Further analysis shows that the new Audi Q7 is a mid-term model change rather than an annual change, and will optimize and deal with the problems of the old model. Therefore, it can be temporarily considered that the new car will not have the above problems. But the actual situation can only be determined after it is listed and used for a period of time.

　　With the continuous development of the automobile market in our country, the level of brand pre-sales/after-sales services and the quality of the purchase experience have gradually become important factors affecting consumers’ final purchase. Therefore, based on the big data of the car quality network, we will provide consumers with a more objective reference for purchasing models by analyzing the common service problems of brands or car series in the past year.

　　From the point of view of service complaints, "selling problem cars" has become a relatively common service problem complained by owners. After further analysis, it can be seen that such service problems are all from Audi Q7, Audi A6 (imported) and Audi A8 models.

　　In terms of measuring the word-of-mouth of after-sales services for new cars, we will analyze the responses of enterprises to complaints from owners, and objectively anticipate the word-of-mouth of after-sales services for new cars in the future. According to the data of Car Quality Network, Audi (imported) brands have responded to all complaints from owners in the past year, which shows that manufacturers attach great importance to the demands of owners.

　　Four, after-sales services policy and network distribution

　　In terms of after-sales services policy, the purchase of 2024 Audi Q7 can enjoy three years or 100,000 kilometers of vehicle quality assurance (please consult your local dealer for details).

　　After purchasing a vehicle, it is necessary to involve the daily maintenance of the vehicle. At this time, the number and distribution of brand dealer stores are very important, and it will even have a certain impact on whether consumers buy the brand model. According to the statistics of Car Quality Network, Audi (imported) brand currently has 652 dealer stores in China, covering 31 provinces, municipalities and autonomous regions, of which Zhejiang, Jiangsu and Guangdong provinces have relatively large numbers of dealers.

　　Summarize:

　　As the flagship SUV of the "old" luxury brand, the new Audi Q7 has the top design, configuration and power as always. Compared with the competitors of the same luxury brand, the more affordable price is its biggest "killer". In the face of the new challenges brought by many new energy vehicles, although the cost advantage is no longer there, the aura of the Audi brand is still very attractive for consumers who buy at this price. After all, high-end SUVs can represent the taste of users to a certain extent, and in this regard, Audi still has a good foundation.

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Let’s take a look at the appearance of the Jaguar E-PACE first. The front face of the Jaguar E-PACE looks relatively clean as a whole. With the blackened middle net, it is unforgettable. Then with the round headlights, the refinement of the whole car has been greatly improved. The car is equipped with LED daytime running lights, headlight height adjustment, automatic opening and closing, adaptive far and near light, delayed closing, etc. To the side, the body size of the car is 4395MM*1900MM*1648MM, the car adopts a unique line, the side circumference gives a very personal feeling, and with large-sized thick-walled tires, it looks sporty. In terms of the rear, the overall shape of the Jaguar E-PACE rear echoes the front face, and the taillights are very cold. Coupled with the unique exhaust pipe, it creates a good atmosphere.

In terms of interior, the interior of the Jaguar E-PACE adopts a fashionable and simple shape, which is in line with the aesthetic standards of young people. The steering wheel of the car is well designed, equipped with functions such as manual up and down + front and rear adjustment of the steering wheel, steering wheel shift, etc., to show the atmosphere. Let’s take a look at the central control. The 11.4-inch central control screen is used for decoration, which makes the interior style impressive, and the details are still in place. The dashboard and seats also feel good. Let’s take a look. The car is equipped with a young dashboard, which gives a very fashionable and simple feeling. The car uses leather seats, which are wide and thick, and the overall comfort is decent.

The Jaguar E-PACE is an irresistible compact SUV. Its handling performance is excellent, making people feel the fun and pleasure of driving. At the same time, it is equipped with a strong power system, which can easily handle various road conditions. At the same time, it is also equipped with a very powerful power system, which can easily handle various road conditions. The exterior design is even more ingenious, giving people a very fashionable feeling. Overall, this model is very attractive in terms of performance and styling, and it is a good car worth recommending.

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Xingtu Lanyue leads the car industry with its majestic exterior design. The front part of the face adopts a family-style domineering grille. Its unique lines outline the fusion of power and elegance, highlighting the aura of a high-end SUV. The overall body lines are smooth and dynamic, showing the aesthetic pursuit of modern urbanites. The body proportions are coordinated, and with a large area of windows, the visual width of the vehicle is further enhanced, making it more recognizable on the road. Xingtu Lanyue’s exterior design is undoubtedly a choice with great personality and taste.

Xingtu Lanyue stands out for its robust body size. Its 4970mm long, 1940mm wide and 1792mm high body design, combined with the 2900mm wheelbase, creates a spacious interior space and elegant body proportions. Its front and rear wheelbases are 1644mm, ensuring excellent stability. The tire size is 245/50 R20, which not only enhances the driving performance, but also gives the vehicle a unique visual charm. The smooth lines on the side highlight the power and dynamic, showing the style of a modern urban SUV.

The interior design of Xingtu Lanyue highlights the high-end atmosphere of quality, using exquisite leather materials to create a comfortable riding environment. The steering wheel is wrapped in leather, providing a good grip, and supports manual up and down and front and rear adjustment to ensure convenient operation for the driver. The center console is equipped with a 15.6-inch large-size touch screen, which integrates multimedia system, navigation, telephone, air conditioning and window control, making it easy to operate and powerful. The passenger seat adopts a user-friendly design, and the main and passenger seats can be adjusted front and rear, backrest and height to provide a customized riding experience. The main driver seat is also equipped with electric memory function, while the second row of seats supports front and rear movement and backrest adjustment, providing high spatial flexibility. In addition, the car is also equipped with USB and Type-C interfaces, including two in the front and three in the back, to meet the charging and entertainment needs of passengers. The wireless charging function of mobile phones further enhances the sense of technology.

The car series Xingtu Lanyue is equipped with a powerful 2.0T engine with a maximum power of 192 kilowatts, providing excellent performance for the vehicle. This engine can output 261 horsepower, ensuring a continuous power output during the driving process. With the 8-speed automatic transmission, not only does it improve the smoothness of the shift, but also ensures the driving pleasure and fuel economy.

Summarizing the feedback from car owners, Xingtu Lanyue has won praise for its excellent handling and power performance. Even in the case of a large body, car owners appreciate its dexterous driving experience, with stable and satisfactory power output. Whether in full load or daily driving, Xingtu Lanyue can provide excellent driving confidence. This is undoubtedly a recognition of the strength of the Xingtu brand, and more consumers are looking forward to this model.

On August 23rd, the launch conference of the Hongqi H9 model was held at the FAW headquarters in Changchun.

As a banner of China’s auto industry, China FAW Hongqi brand is leading the high-quality innovation of China’s auto industry and accelerating the breaking of the old pattern that independent brands do not have the voice over luxury cars in the global market. Supported by the manufacturing resources and capabilities accumulated by the old industrial bases in Northeast China for many years, and driven by the strong resource integration capabilities of China’s auto industry, Hongqi is moving towards "China’s first and world-famous".

Looking for opportunities in danger, heavy luxury cars accelerate to push new ones

Epidemic impact, all industries are difficult, but in danger, only innovators win.

The total sales volume in August exceeded 21,000, an increase of 110% year-on-year; from January to August, the cumulative sales volume exceeded 108,500, an increase of 108% year-on-year… This is a bright transcript handed over by Hongqi.

In the context of the overall decline of the global auto market and the COVID-19 epidemic hitting the global auto industry hard, it is rare for Hongqi to achieve contrarian growth. And this is just one of Hongqi’s excellent performances in "stress testing". Hongqi also launched C-class new luxury cars at a fast pace, showing a momentum of accelerating innovation.

On August 23rd, Hongqi H9 was launched. As an epoch-making product that integrates the latest design concepts and forward-looking technologies of the Hongqi brand, H9 has established the soul of the new Hongqi design in the new era with five surpassing innovations, and established a new benchmark for C +-class cars in China’s automotive industry with nine top technologies: the first "Oriental Concept" cockpit, the first flagship advanced technology chassis and powertrain platform, the first intelligent network technology Smile 1.0, aggregating L2.5-level autonomous driving, Zhilian ecological AI engine, five-screen linkage, voice assistant, full-scene remote control and other technologies to show the physical form of science fiction-level smart cars; by equipped with Unbounded Vision System, GUARD Security System, Safe Plus Information Security System, and Healthy Environment System, a national guest-level safety experience is constructed.

Then, the Hongqi HS7 2021 model was launched, with an all-round perception system, a "9H" ultra-high-strength cage body, full-scene automatic parking, SACC advanced cruise, and a new third-generation self-developed 2.0T high-power engine… Refresh the top level of Chinese brand C-class SUVs.

What amazes the market even more is the upcoming Hongqi E-HS9, which is Hongqi’s first full-size flagship intelligent pure electric SUV. It not only aggregates a variety of Chinese wind elements and is highly recognizable in appearance, but also uses AR real-life navigation, intelligent induction steering wheel, traffic congestion automatic driving system (TJP), valet parking system (AVP) to create a full avant-garde sci-fi sense. More importantly, it has made a number of innovative breakthroughs in the safety of electric vehicles that consumers are most concerned about: self-developed 160/245 electric drive system, ultra-high-strength thermoformed steel floor and threshold structure provide full coverage of side protection for the battery. This industry-leading battery protection structure can maximize the protection of battery pack safety. It uses the most advanced rigid materials, international leading manufacturing technology, and high-tech configuration to make it safe Become a "mobile security fortress"; especially in terms of information security, three-layer security monitoring software architecture, application of platform-based diagnostic technology, three-layer protection from customers, vehicles, and ground ends, and strictly adhere to the safety bottom line of smart cars. As the flag of Chinese brands, Hongqi’s C + luxury pure electric SUV is expected to accelerate the breaking of the old pattern of weak independent brands in the luxury car camp in the Chinese market.

Hongqi is rapidly enriching its luxury car array at this time, just to seize the new industry opportunities and market opportunities that have emerged in the crisis. Affected by the epidemic, the production and sales of automobiles in the domestic market in the first half of this year showed a large decrease year-on-year, but the production and sales of high-end automobile products still maintained rapid growth, becoming a bright spot in the automobile market under the epidemic. In fact, since the first negative growth in China’s automobile market in 2018, the year-on-year growth rate of luxury car sales has been in double digits for most of the time. China is currently the world’s largest luxury car market. In 2019, China’s luxury car sales accounted for 31% of the world’s total, but it is still far from saturation. More importantly, high-end is of great significance to China’s automobile industry, which is not only the result of market demand, but also an inevitable requirement and way for the development of the independent automobile industry. China has been the world’s largest automobile producer and consumer market for many consecutive years, but there are not many high-end brands with market influence and competitiveness, and product and brand upgrading has become a task that the automobile industry must complete in the future. Industry insiders believe that although China’s luxury car market is still dominated by foreign brands, the biggest variable is that if Hongqi can reach the established target size of 400,000 vehicles next year, it will have the opportunity to restructure the pattern of the first camp of luxury cars.

See the real story under pressure. In fact, compared with other Chinese auto brands, Hongqi also shoulders the mission of leading the rise of the national auto industry and the heavy burden of revitalizing the old industrial base in Northeast China. As a symbol of domestic high-end cars, Hongqi has been a vehicle for major state events since the brand was founded. It is the leader of China’s auto industry and the benchmark of China’s manufacturing industry. Today, "the international automobile manufacturing industry is very competitive, and the trend of informatization and intelligence continues to develop. It is dangerous for us. We must master the key core technologies in our own hands. We must set this ambition and promote the national auto brand."

The greater the responsibility, the greater the pressure. Under the quadruple pressure, this brilliant answer from Hongqi shows Hongqi’s ability to recognize crises, industrial innovation, and transform crises into opportunities. It also represents the strong ability of China’s automotive industry to seek opportunities in crisis.

From quantity to quality, towards system capacity enhancement

The answer is the "first driving force" of innovation. In the accelerating innovation, Hongqi’s scientific and technological strength is moving from quantitative accumulation to qualitative leap, from point breakthrough to system capacity enhancement.

On February 10, China FAW, including Tianjin, Qingdao, Dalian, Foshan, Chengdu, Wuxi, Yunnan, ******* and Changchun, resumed work and production one after another. At that time, it was the most serious period ** the domestic COVID-19 epidemic, superimposed on the ****** Festival holiday factors, and the domestic manufacturing industry was almost stagnant. China FAW was able to take the lead in resuming work and production, relying on the long-term accumulation ** digital transformation. This time, through the online digital **fice tool FAW Easy platform, it realized the no-sense switch between online and **fline resumption ** work and production. While ensuring the physical and mental health ** employees, the impact ** the epidemic on production and operation was minimized.

On the eve of the launch of the new Hongqi H9, China FAW "declassified" the new Hongqi factory that gave birth to the H9, from which we can get a glimpse of Hongqi’s technological strength. This "super factory" located in Changchun not only has four complete processes of stamping, welding, painting and final assembly, but also widely adopts advanced manufacturing technology and equipment in the automotive industry and new processes and materials for environmental protection and energy saving. Whether it is manufacturing process, production quality or automation, intelligence, digitalization and flexibility, it represents the advanced level of domestic automobile manufacturing.

In the stamping workshop, the international first double flying wing type mold change can increase the mold change efficiency by more than 40%, while the international first fully automatic crane can realize a full set of automation of the mold change process, and no one can intervene in the whole process, so that the mold change efficiency can be increased by another 20%. Stamping product identification and QR code engraving are the first in China. Through the digital management and intelligent analysis of the whole production process, accurate traceability of stamping single pieces can be achieved.

The automation rate of solder joints in the welding workshop is 100%, and the automation rate of gluing is 97%. The laser welding technology used is 10% higher than that of ordinary spot welding, and the torsional stiffness of the body frame is greatly improved through solder joint encryption. The laser three-spot brazing technology makes the brazing seam generated by the laser achieve the combination between molecules, which can withstand the "microscope test". It is currently the most advanced intelligent and digital welding workshop in China.

The painting workshop uses today’s most advanced multi-color painting technology, which is at the international leading level. The most amazing thing is the final assembly workshop. In the huge factory, nearly 200 AGV navigation vehicles of various models walk along the 33 gray magnetic strips on the ground according to the programmed track, automatically identifying the material distribution location, becoming the first "fully unmanned distribution" workshop in China. In addition, there is also the largest industrial robot nicknamed "Big Yellow Duck" in China, with an arm span of 4.2 meters and a maximum load of 1.7 tons. It transports the body transported from the painting workshop to the T0 station of the interior line quickly, accurately and stably, and the intelligent station of this workshop accounts for more than 80% of the total number of stations.

According to the introduction, Hongqi Digital Factory has realized three closed loops: digital process closed loop, digital quality closed loop, and digital logistics closed loop, opening up the data flow between systems, forming an efficient digital network, and realizing efficient, controllable, and transparent production processes. Industry insiders believe that Hongqi New Factory, with lean production, intelligent production, and green production as its core, stands at the forefront of the automotive manufacturing field and has rapidly transitioned from imitators and chasers to innovators and leaders in China’s automotive intelligent manufacturing.

Inspire vitality and unleash tremendous innovation potential

Independent innovation is the lifeblood of an enterprise and the foundation for an enterprise to climb over the hurdle and grow stronger.

If Hongqi’s new factory represents China FAW’s hard power and high quality in automobile manufacturing, then Hongqi’s construction of a "world premiere, new first" technological innovation cluster and cutting-edge professional capabilities, and the creation of a global R & D pattern of "three countries, six places" and "two departments and six hospitals" are the strong guarantee and solid foundation for Hongqi to lead the high-quality innovation of China’s automobile industry.

In the forward-looking design center of Hongqi, the world’s top automotive talents are gathered, and the outstanding innovation team of globalization is cultivated, focusing on core key technologies such as art design, new energy, intelligent networking, and mobile travel, and focusing on forward-looking design, emerging energy, artificial intelligence, 5G applications, new materials, new processes, and intelligent manufacturing. Continuous innovation and breakthroughs lead the development of the industry.

In Hongqi’s intelligent networked autonomous driving demonstration area, 5G networks and high-precision maps are fully covered, showing the future picture of smart transportation. Hongqi E-HS9 driverless vehicles with L3 level autonomous driving technology have been demonstrated in the area. In Hongqi’s vision, by 2025, vehicles will achieve self-awareness and understanding, and adversity recovery autonomous driving applications; by 2030, vehicles will achieve human-like perception and group intelligence, and danger avoidance autonomous driving applications.

In the digital transformation, Hongqi has achieved breakthroughs in the field of digital marketing through live new car listing activities, product dynamic experience, online and offline multi-level linkage and delivery, etc., and has built a unified customer ecological cloud platform covering the user end, dealer end, marketing end, management end and travel end. At the same time, Hongqi has also established 29 collaborative innovation laboratories with world-renowned enterprises, universities, scientific research institutions, etc., to carry out innovation and cooperation in key areas of intelligent networking such as L4-level autonomous driving, user big data, in-vehicle computing platform, and vehicle to everything, to create a high-quality industrial ecosystem.

Once upon a time, Hongqi carried the dream of China’s automobile industry, and its brand development history is the epitome of the large-scale rise of the entire Chinese automobile industry. Now, the century-old automobile industry is facing a new life, and the global automobile industry pattern is accelerating to reshape. Becoming a world-class automobile company and leading the global automobile industry into the "China era" has become the new goal of Hongqi brand.

China’s automobile industry has ushered in a period of strategic opportunities for industrial transformation and upgrading. As the world’s largest automotive incremental market, the huge demand brought by China’s vast market hinterland has provided market impetus for the innovative development of China’s automobile industry. At the same time, China’s exploration of the fourth industrial revolution has also created a good environment for innovation and development for China’s automobile industry. 5G has taken the lead in commercial use in China, and new infrastructure has become a national development strategy. In the development and application of Internet of Things technology, China is also recognized as leading the world, and these are the important infrastructure for the development of "new four modernizations" of automobiles.

In this context, Chinese auto brands are showing new vitality. As the banner of Chinese auto brands, Hongqi will set a benchmark for China’s auto industry after creating the miracle of Chinese brand cars "from scratch", driving China’s auto industry from openness to high-quality independent innovation. And this will also inject a strong new impetus into our country’s realization of an industrial power.

More importantly, the red flag is backed by the huge strength of China’s old industrial base: so far, Changchun has formed an automobile industry system supported by FAW Group as the main body and hundreds of parts and components enterprises supporting FAW Group enterprises. It has accumulated a large number of related resources such as technology, raw materials, and accessories, which not only has strong industrial absorption capacity, but also spills out powerful forces, radiating to the entire Chinese automobile industry chain and even the larger industrial ecology. This power is also the foundation of China’s confidence, China’s kinetic energy, and China’s vitality.

[Editor in charge: Zhao Yihan]