What major events have happened in the automobile industry at home and abroad this week? Canada plans to impose tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles, and China will launch an “anti-discrimination investigation”.
Recently, the Canadian government announced that it will impose tariffs and other restrictions on electric vehicles, steel and aluminum products imported from China.
In response, China’s Ministry of Commerce said that it will take all necessary measures to safeguard the legitimate rights and interests of Chinese enterprises.
On August 26, Canada announced that it would follow the example of the United States and the European Union by imposing tariffs of 100% and 25% on China’s imports of electric vehicles and steel and aluminum products, which came into effect on October 1 and October 15, respectively.
In this regard, on September 3, a spokesman for the Ministry of Commerce of China said that in spite of various opposition and dissuasion, Canada adopted discriminatory unilateral restrictions on imports from China.
China is strongly dissatisfied with and firmly opposes this.
It is proposed to resort to the WTO dispute settlement mechanism.
In accordance with articles 7 and 36 of the Foreign Trade Law of the people’s Republic of China, the Chinese side will launch an “anti-discrimination investigation” on the relevant restrictive measures adopted by Canada, and then take corresponding measures against Canada in the light of the actual situation.
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Tesla revealed the new progress of FSD in China.
According to foreign media reports, Tesla plans to launch FSD advanced driving assistance system in China and Europe in the first quarter of next year, and is currently waiting for regulatory approval.
Tesla released a technology release roadmap outlining the upcoming technologies on his official Tesla AI account on social media platform X.
Photo: Tesla AI, this move indicates that Tesla is expected to obtain approval for FSD from Chinese and European authorities.
Tesla believes FSD is one of the ways to boost its sales and stay ahead of its Chinese competitors.
Currently, Tesla’s competitors in China are developing similar driving assistance systems.
Earth comments: Tesla FSD entered the countdown to China.
Pan Deng, a former Goldman Sachs executive, appointed Nashi CFO.
On Sept.
6, Galaxy learned that Naxi CFO Chen Rui had recently resigned.
Pan Deng, a former managing director of Goldman Sachs (Asia), takes over from Chen Rui and is in charge of the financial work of Nezha.
According to the data, the new CFO Panden, who worked at Goldman Sachs for nine years and is in charge of investment banking, left Goldman Sachs in August after working at Merrill Lynch Bank of America and American consulting firm QRM.
The personnel related to Nahan car said that Pendan joined Nahu Automobile and was responsible for the IPO work of Nahan Automobile.
Gaishi comments: Nashi, which has spread the IPO plan for many times, has finally attracted a kick in the door.
Xiaopeng Huitian has booked more than 1000 units of land aircraft carriers.
On September 6th, Xiaopeng Huitian announced that it had ordered more than 1000 separate flying vehicles and intended to purchase more than 3000 aircraft carriers.
Photo: screenshot of Xiaopeng Huitian Douyin official account.
A few days ago, Xiaopeng Huitian “land aircraft carrier” was officially unveiled.
Zhao Deli, founder and president of Xiaopeng Huitian, said that the “land aircraft carrier” aircraft of Xiaopeng Huitian plans to complete its first manned flight during the Zhuhai Airlines exhibition in November this year, make its first public appearance during the Guangzhou Auto Show in November, start pre-sale at the end of 2024, and achieve mass production delivery in 2026.
“the company’s Huangpu factory is scheduled to be completed on July 31 next year, and the first PT car will be offline, and will be delivered on a large scale starting in 2026 at a price of no more than 2 million yuan.
” Zhao Deli said.
It is reported that Xiaopeng Huitian’s “land aircraft carrier” is a new type of vehicle that combines the functions of cars and aircraft.
using a split design, the flying vehicle is divided into two parts: the land body and the flight body, which can be separated and combined automatically.
The land vehicle can completely absorb the flying body into the vehicle and drive on the ground.
With the acceleration of the commercialization of flying cars, flying taxis are expected to become a reality.
Continuing to dig deep into the European market, Changan Automobile German subsidiary was established.
On the evening of September 3, Changan Automobile announced that its German subsidiary had been officially registered in Munich.
According to reports, in addition to sales, marketing and services, the German subsidiary of Changan Automobile will also focus on customer insight, market research, technical regulations and regulations certification and product localization, indicating that Changan Automobile will further explore the European market.
Photo Source: Changan Automobile, Global comments: the overseas territory of Changan Automobile is expanding rapidly.
Volkswagen may close its German factory and end its job security program.
Europe’s largest carmaker Volkswagen considered closing its German plant for the first time on Sept.
2, Reuters reported.
the move shows that the company is facing increasing price pressure from its Asian competitors.
The move also marks the first major conflict between Volkswagen CEO Oliver Blume and the influential Volkswagen union.
Analysts have said Oliver Blume is better at building consensus, unlike its predecessor, Herbert Diess, who often clashed with unions.
Volkswagen thought a large car factory and a parts factory in Germany were old and out of date, but the company’s labor committee vowed to “strongly resist” the plan of Volkswagen’s executive board.
Arno Antlitz, VW’s chief financial officer, will address employees at a meeting of the Volkswagen labor committee on the morning of Sept.
4, along with Thomas Schaefer, head of the Volkswagen brand.
With the intensification of competition in the industry, it is difficult for auto giants to maintain.
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