[Explanation] On July 24, the 23rd Chengdu International Auto Show arrived as scheduled. Due to the impact of the new crown pneumonia epidemic, many "veteran" domestic and foreign international auto shows have been cancelled, as the first international A-level held in China under the influence of the epidemic At the Auto Show, this year's Chengdu Auto Show brought together more than 120 brands and 1,500 models to participate.
At the auto show site, a variety of world premiere cars, new energy concept cars, high-tech booths, beautiful car models, and many "eye-catching" elements attracted many professional car fans and visitors to the exhibition. Participants said that after the outbreak, traveling by car with their family members not only avoids the hidden dangers of public transportation, but also has more freedom in time and schedule. When choosing a car, they will consider being safe and comfortable during driving. More fun.
[Concurrent] (Auto Show audience Gong Miao) When choosing a car, I should first consider the issue of safety. People at home will consider the comfort of using the car when traveling, and there are some entertainment items, or driving pleasure. Will be a bonus item for my car selection.
[Explanation] It is understood that this Chengdu Auto Show, as the most watched "weathervane" in the Midwestern Auto Market, shoulders the important mission of driving the recovery of the auto industry's momentum, boosting market confidence, and promoting the expansion of domestic demand. In addition to the appearance of new models of major auto brands, the AI interconnection system in the car is gradually popularizing in many models. In the exhibition area of an independent brand, through exclusive software and microphones, entertainment functions such as KTV in the car can be realized, attracting many car fans to experience and understand.
[Concurrent] (Exhibitor Representative Ms. Qu) The Jike Smart Ecosystem is for everyone to increase the entertainment and portability during travel. Under the current situation, I believe that everyone hopes to have more colorful travel during the travel process. This kind of travel life, such as our equipment plus some car entertainment functions, can provide you with a good choice of this kind. Of course, these things are also hoped that everyone can like our brand more.
[Explanation] According to data from the China Automobile Association, in the first half of 2020, China's domestic automobile production and sales were 10.112 million and 10.257 million, down 16.8% and 16.9% year-on-year, respectively. The cumulative year-on-year decline of domestic automobile production and sales in the first quarter exceeded 40. %. A relevant person in charge of a car company said that after the outbreak, the brand's sales have been greatly affected. Currently, through continuous upgrades and optimizations of models and technologies, they hope to expand sales in the second half of 2020 and increase brand influence.
[Concurrent period] (Wang Jianjun, head of exhibitor marketing) During the epidemic, (sales) was also affected, and the entire passenger car market had a certain decline compared to last year. First of all, in response to the epidemic, we have installed an N95-class air filter element on each model. We have launched a number of new models to cope with the entire consumption upgrade. Well, we are ready.
Lu Yang reports from Chengdu
Editor in charge: [Liu Xian]