Rebirth 99 to become a car giant

Dongying's machine tool industry is the best in the world, not one of them.

And they have many brands of precision machine tools, the most advanced technology and the largest profit.

Only the world famous brands include Yamazaki Mazak, Amada, Okuma, Mori Seiki, JTEKT, Makino, Komatsu, Aida, Mitsubishi, Sodick...

As the head of the sales department of Aida Huaxia Branch, Kato Ichiro naturally had various exchanges with other colleagues.

Like Yamazaki Mazak and Okuma, who make machine tools, Kato Ichiro may only be a casual acquaintance with them.

But Komatsu also makes stamping equipment, so everyone communicates a lot.

Already feeling that Nanshan could not be dealt with alone, Kato Ichiro began to win over allies.

However, he was obviously too naive.

Even if they are also Dongying enterprises, they will not do thankless things.

After all, although Nanshan Technology Co., Ltd. has developed rapidly, in the eyes of these international giants, it is still not on the table, and it is not worth them to go to war.

This made Kato Ichiro very depressed.

It's just that Cao Yang doesn't care whether he is depressed or not.

Cao Yang has been advancing various tasks at his own pace.

"Mr. Cao, Mays from Ford Motor Company invites you to the United States. Their new F150 will go on sale in half a month."

As soon as Cao Yang came to the office in the morning, Zeng Tingting handed over an invitation letter.

Since Nanshan Auto Parts Factory changed its name to Nanshan Technology Co., Ltd., Cao Yang, the director of the factory, has also become the general manager.

In other respects, nothing has changed.

"So fast?"

Cao Yang was slightly surprised by this invitation.

Although GM invited him to the United States a few months ago because of the first trial of the pickup truck it designed, Cao Yang always felt a little unbelievable.

Now Ford too?

It takes at least a few years for a new car to go from exterior design to mass production, right?

How did it take them a year to figure it out?

"They just changed the appearance of the F150, the powertrain and chassis are unchanged."

"Not even the interior has changed."

"In this way, it will naturally be very fast."

"Like General Motors, they don't expect to launch a new pickup truck until next year."

Ford and GM are now Nanshan's largest customers.

Zeng Tingting was naturally very concerned about their situation.

"That's it."

"He invited us so enthusiastically to attend the F150 new car launch conference, did you explain the reason?"

Cao Yang always felt a little unaccustomed to Ford's sudden enthusiasm.

I am not a beautiful knife, how could I be so attractive?

"They didn't say it."

"But I do have a guess."

Zeng Tingting thought about the news related to Ford during this period, "On August 9 this year, Bridgestone and its American subsidiary Firestone announced the recall of 6.5 million tires."

"This comes after NHTSA announced that at least 46 people were killed in hundreds of crashes related to the Firestone tire tread design."

"Subsequently, Ford revealed that the 15-inch tires assembled on the Explorer car are very easy to fall off under certain working conditions, posing a great safety hazard, and even causing the death of the driver or passengers in severe cases."

"After that, the plot has reversed."

Zeng Tingting saw that Cao Yang was very interested, and finally felt that her efforts were not in vain.

Paying attention to the situation of Ford and GM in the United States every day is rewarding.

"Is there a reversal in the plot?"

"Could it not be the problem with the tires?"

Hearing what Zeng Tingting said, Cao Yang was somewhat impressed.

This year, Ford Motor has been in a state of distress because of this famous tire recall case.

"You guessed it right!"

"Through the recall and repair, Firestone found that the cause of these accidents was not just tire problems. They pointed out that some of the Ford Explorer's own design defects made the vehicle very prone to tire blowouts during driving, and Ford should be responsible for this incident. corresponding responsibility."

"So now Ford is ripping off X with Bridgestone."

Zeng Tingting looked like she watched the fun and didn't think it was a big deal.

"Isn't Firestone?"

"How does it have anything to do with Bridgestone?"

Later generations in China's auto market, tires are basically dominated by big brands such as Michelin, Continental, Goodyear, Yokohama, and Bridgestone.

So he still has a little impression of Bridgestone.

"Due to poor management, Firestone was acquired by Bridgestone in 1988 and became its subsidiary in the American market."

"So Ford's lawsuit against Firestone is actually a lawsuit against Bridgestone."

"Although it only involves the Explorer SUV, this matter still has some impact on Ford's reputation."

"I think they're desperate to divert attention with something new."

Zeng Tingting boldly gave her guess.

It is very difficult to suppress a hot news.

But if there is a hotter topic, then the previous hot topic is likely to lose attention immediately.

"Um?"

"You mean they want to make a fuss about the F150's exterior design?"

Cao Yang is not stupid, he quickly got the meaning of Zeng Tingting's words.

"That's right!"

"The appearance of the F150 is very stunning."

"After it goes on the market, it will definitely attract a large number of American consumers to buy."

"If it is revealed that the appearance of the F150 was designed by a young Chinese during the launch conference, wouldn't that be a very good gimmick?"

The more Zeng Tingting talked, the more she felt that this was the purpose of Ford Motor inviting her boss to the United States.

"Of course, it doesn't rule out that they want to continue discussing other cooperation with you."

"For example, can you design an SUV that allows Ford to outperform GM?"

"Or ask about other things."

Cao Yang couldn't help but nodded.

This analysis still makes sense.

"I heard that Ford Motor has already contacted Changan Automobile to discuss the establishment of a joint venture company in China in the future."

"Building a good relationship with them now will be very helpful for us to enter the supply system of the joint venture company in the future."

"Please reply me, just say the F150 press conference, I will attend on time."

The face of the second child in the world's cars still has to be given.

For a long time to come, I still need to rely on others to make ends meet.

There is no way, since we chose to make auto parts first, then bow to the main engine factory, this is something that must be accepted.

"Mr. Cao, I think it's time to order an F150 and put it in the lobby of our company as a show car, so that everyone can see your design talent?"

Zeng Tingting was still thinking about flattering her, but she didn't expect to be photographed on the horse's leg this time.

"For a car with a large displacement like the F150, the tariff paid can buy a new car."

"Besides, you don't know what's going on with pickup trucks in China?"

"Could it be possible to put the F150 in the hall at that time, and then the door will be sprayed with 'Limited to 5 people'?"