Chapter 547 Volkswagen's Strengths and Weaknesses
After Zhao Guoyang said something, the people on the Chinese delegation looked at each other, not knowing how to describe the shock in their hearts.
Sun Zhi and Li Ru looked at each other, feeling a little at a loss.
Du Yitao and Meng Liangyu and other diplomatic personnel also opened their eyes wide and didn't know what to say.
Wu Jianlong, who was sitting in the back, was also scared by Zhao Guoyang's amazing words, with a blue and red face.
The only calm person is Chairman Mao Zhichun.
Since Mao Zhichun and Zhao Guoyang have been dealing with each other for the longest time, they are also most familiar with him.
Therefore, after hearing Zhao Guoyang's recognition of the "Volkswagen Group", although he was a little surprised, he did not lose his footing.
Unlike other leaders, Mao Zhichun trusted Zhao Guoyang 100%.
He believed that Zhao Guoyang's explanation must have his purpose in it.
Unlike the people on the Chinese delegation, the people from "Skoda Automobile Company" all showed an interesting expression after listening to Zhao Guoyang's words.
After a silence, Jian Ning Kellerman, the head of public relations communications at Skoda Automobile Company, said first: "Researcher Zhao, your conclusion is a bit surprising to us. Can you take the liberty, how did you come to this conclusion?"
After hearing Mr. Kellerman's question, Skoda Larson, chairman of "Skoda", CEO Rosicky and others nodded in agreement.
Everyone is curious why this technical leader in "Huaxia Automobile Group" would say such words as "making others' ambitions and destroying one's own might."
Could it be that he is really so honest that he doesn’t even care about the interests of his own company?
You should know that the attendees of "Skoda Automobile Company" today are all senior managers of the company, and none of them are fuel-efficient.
The expressions of the bosses on the Chinese delegation cannot escape their eyes.
In the eyes of "Skoda", it is obvious that Zhao Guoyang's words were not discussed with the delegation in advance, but improvised.
In this way, things seem to be interesting...
Seeing that the attention of a group of people was attracted by their own question, Zhao Guoyang showed a smile on his face.
In fact, the reason why he just pointed out the name of "Volkswagen Group" was the effect he wanted.
Under the eyes of everyone, Zhao Guoyang politely nodded to Jane Ning Kellerman and said, "Mr. Kellerman, it is actually not difficult to draw this conclusion."
"As we all know, the Volkswagen Group, headquartered in Wolfsburg, Germany, is the largest automobile company in Europe and one of the most powerful multinational companies in the world's automobile industry."
"This company has 59 wholly-owned and equity-owned enterprises worldwide. Its business areas include automotive research and development, production, sales, logistics, services, automotive parts, car rental, financial services, automobile insurance, banking, IT services, etc.."
"It is no exaggeration to say that the 'Volkswagen Group' is a benchmark in the automotive industry in the past two or three decades!"
When Zhao Guoyang said this, the big guys of "Skoda" exchanged glances with each other, and they all recognized his series of descriptions very much.
Indeed, in the past 30 years, the development speed of the "Volkswagen Group" has been so fast that even the "GM Group" ranked first in the industry is willing to accept a disadvantage.
You should know that thirty years ago, the annual output of "Volkswagen Group" was only a fraction of that of "GM Group". Now, thirty years later, its output is comparable to that of "GM Group".
If we include the major brands it has acquired, its sales have even surpassed General Group.
The success of this automobile company in just thirty years has always been talked about.
Zhao Guoyang cleared his throat and continued to speak: "I don't need to say more about the development history of the 'Volkswagen Group', everyone here is also very clear."
"What I want to say is that the success of this brand is not accidental. Volkswagen Group has always adhered to an important concept, which is to provide customers with cutting-edge technological achievements, unique designs and the best quality products in almost all automotive market segments..."
Speaking of this, Zhao Guoyang paused for a moment, and then started to speak: "However, unlike the 'Daimler', which is also German, and 'BMW', the success of the 'Volkswagen Group' brand did not start from luxury and comfort."
"In fact, it is its small and medium-sized sedan that really makes the 'Volkswagen Group' famous all over the world..."
Listening to Zhao Guoyang's talk, Skoda Larson sighed: "Researcher Zhao is right. The success of the Volkswagen brand started with the Beetle, which has become a legend in the automobile industry. Then, it is the new models that are constantly emerging under its... "
"In terms of developing new models, the Volkswagen Group is indeed ahead of all automakers!"
Zhao Guoyang said "hum" and nodded and said, "Chairman Larson is right. Volkswagen's most popular sedan products are Golf, Passat, Lubo and Polo."
"What shocked the world even more was the speed of its new model advancement."
"As of this year, the Volkswagen Group has launched several Beetle models; third-generation Golf models. This is faster than any model in the world's vehicle upgrade speed. The success of these models is undoubtedly the largest capital of the Volkswagen Group."
"More than 20 million Beetles, more than 6 million golf vehicles, and Passat and Polo, which have sold over one million. These numbers, just bystanders, are extremely shocking and incredible..."
Listening to Zhao Guoyang's unabashed admiration and praise of the "Volkswagen Group", the people on the Chinese delegation all took strange eyes to Mao Zhichun.
The reason is very simple. The "Songqi Group" where Mao Zhichun is located is the most successful domestic auto company in the joint venture of "Volkswagen Group".
He himself is also the closest one to Zhao Guoyang, the "chief consultant".
Because of this, everyone was a little curious. Did Chairman Mao tell Zhao Guoyang something in advance that caught him off guard today?
Mao Zhichun didn't notice everyone's gaze at this moment. He was listening to Zhao Guoyang's story with great enthusiasm.
Although his "Songqi Group" and "Volkswagen Group" had already started cooperation six or seven years ago, Mao Zhichun's understanding of "Volkswagen Group" was far less clear than Zhao Guoyang.
At this moment, listening to his unrestrained and comfortable performance, Mao Zhichun sighed in his heart, feeling that he would have just recruited his brother Guoyang as soon as possible.
While everyone was holding their breath and concentrating, Zhao Guoyang's story continued.
He sighed softly and said, "After saying so much, I actually have only one meaning. That is, if 'Skoda' sells its shares to 'Volkswagen Group', the future will definitely be bright."
"With the scientific research level of the Volkswagen Group, Skoda will not be a problem in the future whether it is designing new models or innovating existing models..."
Hearing this, Skoda Larson couldn't help asking: "Researcher Zhao, since there are so many benefits to transfer our shares to the 'Volkswagen Group', why did you take this opportunity with Chief Du, Ambassador Meng and others today?"
Zhao Guoyang was waiting for someone to ask this question, but after hearing this, his face relaxed.
"Mr. Larson asked this question well!"
Zhao Guoyang said with a relaxed expression, "I just said so much about the good things of the 'Volkswagen Group', but I just told the truth."
"This does not mean that our 'Huaxia Automobile Group' will retreat in the face of its competition, nor does it mean that we lack sincerity!"
"In fact, although the 'Volkswagen Group' has many advantages, some of the shortcomings of cooperation with it are also very fatal. In addition, although I didn't mention it at all, our 'Huaxia Automobile Group' also has some advantages that are incomparable to the 'Volkswagen Group'..."
Hearing this, Skoda Larson narrowed his eyes.
He stared at Zhao Guoyang with interest for a while before he started to speak: "Researcher Zhao, I really want to listen in detail. Your explanation of the advantages and disadvantages of your company and the "Volkswagen Group"."
Zhao Guoyang was prepared for this. He nodded and said as usual: "Mr. Larson, don't worry, our delegation came here with sincerity today, just to have an open and honest conversation with you and everyone from the 'Skoda Automobile Company'."
"I will have a detailed description of the advantages of our 'Huaxia Automobile Group' and the comparison with 'Volkswagen Group'."
When Zhao Guoyang said this, Skoda Larson and the others of "Skoda" were completely impressed by the fearless spirit of this young man.
Neither Skoda, Larson, or Jane Ning Kellerman, they have ever seen such a young technician who can be so calm in front of so many big shots.
No matter what kind of flower he can say next, at least this calmness and calmness are already impressive.
Skoda Larson even wondered in his heart whether his company had the opportunity to poach this young "researcher" with a high salary?
Of course, Zhao Guoyang didn't know that the other party had already made up his mind. He sorted out his emotions and slowly started to speak.
"Just now, I have made it clear about the advantages of the 'Volkswagen Group'. Next, I will mention a little bit where this automobile giant may not be in place..."
"The first problem I have said before is that the 'Volkswagen Group' has now brought together many brands and branches."
"Such a large number of brands and branches undoubtedly involves too much energy from the Volkswagen Group."
Chapter completed!