In terms of new cars: The domestic debut of the Volkswagen ID.4 has been postponed; the new Santa Fe will be equipped with a hybrid power system; the new Supra will start pre-sales in China in November; BMW X8 spy photos exposed; overseas The media exposed renderings of the Mercedes-Maybach EQS; MG’s classic MGB convertible sports car was reborn as an electric car; Volkswagen released official images of the Taos model.
In terms of industry: Rolls-Royce stopped providing the luminous "Lady of Ecstasy" to the European market; FAW and Audi established a PPE platform pure electric vehicle joint venture; Velodyne became Baidu's autonomous driving supplier.
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Recently, Shujin Media learned from Volkswagen officials that the launch of Volkswagen’s new pure electric compact SUV, Volkswagen ID.4, has been postponed to November 3. Previously, Volkswagen officially announced at the Beijing Auto Show that the ID.4 would be launched in Shenzhen on October 22. The postponement of the release date was due to the impact of typhoon weather in Shenzhen, the place of release. November 3 will also be the debut of ID.4 in China. In the future, it will also be produced in China by SAIC-Volkswagen and FAW-Volkswagen respectively.
——The two new cars of ID.4 have already been declared in China, and spy photos of road test cars have also been exposed many times, which makes people speculate whether the new cars launched this time will be domestic versions.
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A few days ago, Hyundai officially released the official images of the 2021 US version of Santa Fe. In addition to the appearance changes, the biggest change of the new model is the new powertrain system. The 2021 Hyundai Santa Fe will also become Hyundai's first hybrid SUV model. The new car uses a 1.6T turbocharged engine with an 18-horsepower starter motor and a 60-horsepower electric motor. The maximum combined power output is 228 horsepower and the peak torque is 264 N·m. The transmission system is matched with a 6-speed automatic transmission and the drive mode is four-wheel drive.
——The launch of the 2021 Santa Fe further enriches Hyundai’s product matrix and is also the beginning of Hyundai’s electrification development.
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Yesterday, Toyota China sent a picture of the new Supra on Sina Weibo. However, Shujin Media learned from relevant channels that the new Supra will start pre-sales in November. The new Supra, positioned as a two-seater sports car, will start pre-sales in early November. The first batch of new Supras to enter the country will be the 2.0T model equipped with a BMW engine.
——In the domestic market, which is becoming increasingly boring and eroded by new energy sources, we really need a car to stimulate our nerves. I hope Toyota can bring us more interesting products with its worry-free double points. GR series models.
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Recently, Shujin Media obtained a set of spy photos of the BMW X8 model from overseas channels. The X8 continues the family-style design of the BMW X series. The wide front face and carbon black wheels add to the sporty feel. The BMW X8 uses a larger kidney grille, is equipped with the same laser headlights as the BMW X7, and BMW's unique LED "angel eye" shape. The internal code name of the X8 is G09, and it is likely to be the Coupe version of the X7. Its body size may not necessarily be larger than the X7, but its performance will be stronger than the X7. In addition, BMW also registered the "X8? M" trademark.
——Think about the BMW X8 M competing against the Audi RS Q8 and Porsche Cayenne Turbo, equipped with the strongest power tuning in the BMW M series. The high-performance SUV market will finally have more interesting products. product.
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A few days ago, some overseas media drew renderings of the Mercedes-Maybach EQS, which will be built on the Mercedes-Benz EVA pure electric platform and has a cruising range of up to 800 kilometers. It is reported that Maybach EQS is expected to be launched at the end of 2023. Maybach EQS will be built based on the Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV model, which not only retains the classic design language of Maybach, but also combines the avant-garde styling style of Mercedes-Benz pure electric vehicles.
It will be equipped with a drive motor with a maximum power of 680 horsepower, and its lithium-ion battery will provide a cruising range of 800km.
——Some overseas media speculate that Maybach EQS is expected to be launched at the end of 2023. The most direct competitor will be the pure electric version of Rolls-Royce Ghost. The electrification of ultra-luxury models is irreversible. trend.
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Recently, according to foreign media reports, RBW EV Classic Cars, a British company specializing in replicating electric classic cars, has launched an electric convertible based on the MG brand classic model MGB. Sports car—RBW EV Roadster. The starting price is 90,000 pounds (about 785,000 yuan), and production is expected to start in early 2021. RBW?EV?Roadster. Arranging the power battery and motor at the rear of the vehicle not only retains the better handling of the sports car, but also provides a larger storage space for the battery. This design has now become RBW EV's patented technology
——Classic cars are reborn through modern new energy technologies. They have become a very mature industrial chain abroad. To a certain extent, they are also a tribute and continuation of automobile culture.
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A few days ago, Volkswagen officially released the official image of the Taos model. The new car is positioned as a compact SUV and is built on the Volkswagen MQB platform and adopts the Volkswagen family-style design style. The new Volkswagen Taos is equipped with a 1.5T engine. It is reported that Taos is a brand-new model specially built for the North American market. It is named after the small town Taos in New Mexico, USA. Its model positioning is similar to the domestic SAIC Volkswagen Tuyue.
——As the fourth model in Volkswagen’s SUV product matrix, the launch of Taos will further expand Volkswagen’s sales in the North American market.
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A few days ago, overseas media reported that the Rolls-Royce brand will stop supplying the luminous "Goddess of Ecstasy" logo to new cars in the European market. The reason is: The problem is that this optional configuration does not comply with the EU's latest light pollution regulations. The most representative feature of every Rolls-Royce model is the upright "Goddess of Ecstasy" logo on the front of the car, which is also one of the important logos of Rolls-Royce models.
——In September, while everyone marveled at Rolls-Royce’s new generation of Ghost, another interpretation of luxury, the EU’s light pollution regulations ushered in disappointing news. But who can be polluted by the faint light of the landmark?
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A few days ago, China FAW Co., Ltd. and Audi Automobile Co., Ltd. signed a memorandum of understanding in Changchun. The two parties will jointly establish a company to produce PPE platform pure electric vehicles. joint venture. The introduced PPE platform is a high-end electric vehicle platform developed by Audi and Porsche for large electric vehicles. The first model will be put into production in 2024. In the future, with the mass production of PPE platform models, it will inevitably become a new growth point for the Audi brand's sales in China, and will further consolidate the Chinese market's position as the largest single market for the Audi brand in the world.
——The PPE platform is positioned as a more high-end platform and is jointly developed by Audi and Porsche. Audi will launch medium and large luxury sedans and high-end SUVs on this platform.
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On October 12, lidar manufacturer Velodyne announced a three-year supply agreement with Baidu to provide Baidu with Alpha for autonomous driving applications. ?Prime lidar sensor. Velodyne's Alpha Prime lidar sensor is a next-generation lidar sensor that uses Velodyne's patented 360-degree surround view perception technology to support autonomous driving. Baidu has been one of Velodyne's strategic investors since 2016.
——Velodyne’s sensors have low cost and large-scale mass production, which have become important factors for Baidu and the supplier of the Apollo project.
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