Land Rover is crazy. Is it worth buying?

What we said today. The following small series will tell you in detail.

First of all, from the appearance, the design of plug-in hybrid front face of Range Rover Sport Edition is very comfortable and very recognizable. Coupled with the round and lovely headlights, it is very eye-catching. The car is equipped with LED daytime running lights, front fog lights, automatic opening and closing, adaptive far and near light, delayed closing and so on. Come to the side of the car, the car body size is 4946MM*2047MM*1820MM, the car uses fashionable and dynamic lines, the car body looks very deep, with large-size thick-walled tires, eye-catching shape. Looking back, the plug-in hybrid rear line of Range Rover Sport Edition is deep and elegant, and the taillights are very fashionable and atmospheric, creating a good gas field.

When I came to the Range Rover Sport plug-in hybrid car, the interior modeling took a young route, giving people a very atmospheric feeling. Made of genuine leather, people can’t put it down. Let’s take a look at the central control. The car is equipped with a steady touch-control LCD central control screen, which makes the interior design quite layered and conforms to the mainstream aesthetics. The dashboard and the seat are equally eye-catching. The car is equipped with an elegant dashboard, and the information is easy to read and clear. The car uses leather seats, equipped with auxiliary seat with memory electric adjustment, seat with memory electric adjustment, seat proportion down and other functions, and the comfort is acceptable.

The car is equipped with car networking, driving mode selection, remote control key, rear wiper, interior atmosphere light and other configurations, and the configuration performance is relatively good, which improves the convenience of drivers to some extent.

I wonder if you are excited about this car introduced today? If you are interested in it, you might as well learn more about it!

Is Xiaomi’s latest quarterly performance "surprised" or "happy"?

Wen | Caihua Society

( 01810.HK)The results released in the third quarter of 2023 show that the overall gross profit margin, the gross profit margin of smartphone business and the gross profit margin of IoT (Internet of Things) and consumer products business all reached record highs. At the same time, the adjusted profit after deducting non-core funds increased by 1.83 times year-on-year, reaching 5.99 billion yuan (RMB, the same below). However, its share price plummeted by nearly 5% after the results were announced. Is Xiaomi’s performance a surprise or a joy?

In the third quarter of 2023, Xiaomi’s quarterly revenue increased slightly by 0.60% year-on-year to 70.894 billion yuan.

The quarterly revenue of the smartphone segment decreased by 2.04% year-on-year to 41.649 billion yuan, which is in line with the current global mobile phone consumption trend. The revenue of IoT and consumer goods segment increased by 8.47% year-on-year to 20.673 billion yuan; Driven by advertising revenue, the Internet service segment grew by 9.75% year-on-year to 7.756 billion yuan, of which game business revenue increased by 5.6% year-on-year to 1.1 billion yuan, while advertising revenue increased by 15.7% year-on-year to 5.4 billion yuan, as shown in the following figure.

Although the quarterly revenue growth only increased slightly, the gross profit margin has been greatly improved, among which the gross profit margin of the smart phone business segment has the largest increase, rising by 7.74 percentage points year-on-year to 16.64%; The gross profit margin of IoT and consumer goods also increased by 4.34 percentage points year-on-year to 17.83%; Due to the higher proportion of advertising revenue, the gross profit margin of the service segment also increased by 2.36 percentage points year-on-year to 74.41%.

Comparing the above figure with the following figure, although the revenue growth is not large, the gross profit scale of each business segment is very conspicuous, which is much higher than the past quarterly performance.

At the performance conference, the management explained the main reasons for the record high gross profit margin of mobile phone business as follows: 1) optimization of product mix; 2) Supply chain cost reduction — — Comprehensive factors such as falling raw material prices.

However, we are more concerned about whether Xiaomi’s inventory impairment provision decreased in the third quarter due to its large amount in previous quarters, which is an important factor affecting the gross profit margin.

Caihuashe noted that Xiaomi’s inventory impairment reserve expenditure in the third quarter of this year was 794 million yuan, down by 65.27% and 9.88% respectively compared with 2.286 billion yuan in the same period last year and 881 million yuan in the last quarter. According to Caihua Society’s estimation, the proportion of inventory impairment reserve in product income in the third quarter of this year also decreased from 3.71% in the same period of last year to 1.27%, which should play a certain role in boosting the profitability of its hardware products.

The management mentioned at the performance conference that the decrease in inventory impairment is not the main reason for the increase in gross profit margin. CFO said that in the third quarter of 2023, the impact of this factor on Xiaomi’s gross profit margin was about 0.8 points, plus 0.8 points last year, making a total of 1.6 points.

However, it should be noted that during the period, the average selling price of smartphones, Xiaomi’s main source of income, dropped by 5.78% year-on-year, falling below 1,000 yuan to 997 yuan, compared with 1,058.2 yuan in the same period of last year and 1,151.6 yuan and 1,112.2 yuan in the first two quarters of this year, as shown in the figure below.

Xiaomi explained that the decrease in the average price (ASP) of smartphones was mainly due to the strong growth of shipments in emerging markets with low ASP in Latin America, Africa and the Middle East, which was partially offset by the increase in ASP in China. According to this, it may be inferred that the lower cost is the main reason to promote its profit.

As mentioned by the management, the optimization of supply chain has reduced the procurement cost, or it is a very important reason, but the provision for impairment of inventory in the early stage has increased significantly, effectively reducing inventory, and making the net inventory drop sharply. As shown in the figure below, since September 2021, Xiaomi’s inventory impairment provision has been rising continuously, reaching a peak in March 2023, and then declining. By these two quarters, Xiaomi’s net inventory has dropped significantly.

It is estimated that the promotion of gross profit margin brought by the decline of inventory cost can last for several quarters.

Affected by the improvement of overall gross profit margin, Xiaomi’s gross profit in the third quarter of 2023 increased by 37.43% year-on-year to 16.11 billion yuan.

At the time when Xiaomi was listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, in order to boost traffic, Xiaomi’s sales and promotion expenses always accounted for a large proportion of expenses. However, in recent years, Xiaomi has invested more resources in R&D to build the future with technology, so the proportion of R&D expenses is increasing. Caihua Society noticed that since the fourth quarter of 2022, R&D expenses have accounted for more than marketing and promotion expenses.

In the third quarter of 2023, Xiaomi’s R&D expenditure increased by 22.03% year-on-year to 4.966 billion yuan, accounting for 7.01% of revenue from 5.77% in the same period of last year; The sales and promotion expenses decreased by 3.00% year-on-year to 4.736 billion yuan, accounting for 6.68% of the total revenue from 6.93% in the same period of last year, as shown in the following figure.

Although its operating expenses have increased, they are still effectively controlled — — At the very least, the growth rate was much lower than the gross profit growth, so it turned losses into profits. In the third quarter of 2023, it recorded a quarterly net profit of 4.874 billion yuan, compared with a net loss of 1.476 billion yuan in the same period last year. Excluding non-core funds such as changes in fair value of investment, Xiaomi’s adjusted net profit in the third quarter actually increased by 182.89% year-on-year to 5.99 billion yuan.

After the performance reporting period in the third quarter of 2023, Xiaomi has several major events worthy of attention:

1) In October, 2023, Xiaomi announced a brand-new strategy of upgrading from "mobile phone X AIoT" to "people, cars and homes are all ecological", and released a brand-new operating system "Xiaomi surging OS".

2) In October 2023, atApple (AAPL.US)In the gap between Huawei’s release of new mobile phones, Xiaomi also released the Xiaomi 14 series in the Mainland.

3) Xiaomi Auto appeared on the website of the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, which also made everyone have a substantial imagination about Xiaomi’s "people and cars".

At the performance conference, Lu Weibing, president of Xiaomi, insisted on several aspects of Xiaomi’s future development: high-end, internationalization, firm investment in the future, investment in technology, continuous change and upgrading of management, and the most long-term and sustained high-quality growth — — The transition from flow to quality, andTencent (00700.HK)Exactly the same.

In the first three quarters of 2023, Xiaomi’s overseas business income decreased by 16.42% year-on-year to 89.435 billion yuan, accounting for 45.2% of Xiaomi’s total income from 50%.

According to Canalys data used by Xiaomi, in the third quarter of 2023, its global smartphone delivery volume was the only positive growth among the top four suppliers, with a year-on-year increase of 2.4% to 41.5 million units, and its market share increased from 12.9% in the previous quarter to 14.1%. However, Caihua Society also noticed that Transsion, another smartphone in China, grew very rapidly, with a year-on-year increase of 39.5%.

In recent years, Xiaomi’s main achievements in overseas markets include: 1) diversified categories; 2) Expand the geographical market; 3) The global environment is not very good, and the environment it faces is complex, so Xiaomi is urged to establish a safe platform, which has gradually produced results. The map of globalization continues to expand and differentiate. For example, Africa doubled its share from last year to this year, and achieved a year-on-year growth of 40% in Latin America. Europe also experienced double-digit growth in the third quarter. Although the Indian market that everyone cares about is under pressure, its performance in the third quarter has greatly improved compared with that in the second quarter.

On the whole, the management thought at the performance conference that overseas markets have a lot of room for development. His reason is that Xiaomi has done well in some markets, such as Spain, and has achieved 32% market share, but it still has a small share in some other markets, which means there is a lot of room for expansion.

In addition, with the penetration of its mobile phones and smart home products in overseas markets, the monthly active user scale (MAU) of Xiaomi Eco has expanded, and the stock has driven the value of its Internet value-added services, which is also a big boost for Xiaomi’s service revenue to achieve a year-on-year growth of 9.75% in the third quarter.

For the future, the management indicated that it would expand the service types of overseas business, and constantly attract partners to serve global users.

Xiaomi, which has always taken the economic route, has put forward high-end changes in recent years, and Xiaomi 14 series may drive its high-end product revenue share after the fourth quarter.

However, the management admits that the high-end of Xiaomi is still in the investment period, and there is no obvious difference between the high-end and the low-end. There is a lot of room for improvement of the high-end in the future, and the scale has not yet reached the level of quantitative change to qualitative change. There is still a gap between Xiaomi’s 4000 yuan mobile phone and Samsung and Apple in the world. This is also a challenge and an opportunity for Xiaomi, and it is necessary to tap the future high-end potential.

In 2023, Xiaomi announced the latest strategy to upgrade "mobile phone XIAOT" to "the whole ecology of people, cars and homes".

The management said that the global smartphone market share will become more concentrated in the future, which may mean that some brands will quit and some brands will further expand their share. The head brand will meet the needs of different customer groups through omni-channel, all-customer service and product attraction segmentation. Xiaomi’s concept of "people, cars and homes" is to export product experiences and solutions to users in the way of driving other products to consume with a strong brand like smart cars through customer group classification, and the bottom of the solution is supported by the system of "people, cars and homes", which is the logic of its development of this concept to complete the ecological closed loop.

For the details of Xiaomi Automobile, the management said that it is not convenient to disclose it, but it roughly outlines its role in "the whole ecology of people, cars and homes":

1) People and cars are all ecological, and cars will play an indispensable role in the whole ecological chain of Xiaomi. In the future, customers will buy Xiaomi products, not single products, but product combinations, lifestyles and solutions;

2) Xiaomi automobile will cooperate with the existing mobile phone and consumer electronics products and service ecology, and the great integration of automobile and consumer electronics will drive the chemical reaction of the whole ecology, and the automobile will be fully integrated into the product and service ecology.

On the whole, Xiaomi delivered an unexpected performance in the third quarter of 2023, and also put forward the strategy and growth potential for future development. Then why did the stock price fall instead of rising after its performance?

Caihuashe believes that short-term investors take advantage of favorable shipments to make profits or a reason. As shown in the figure below, Xiaomi’s share price has continued to climb since October, and it has risen by more than 36% on the eve of the announcement of quarterly results.

Secondly, Xiaomi’s "people, cars and homes are all ecological" sounds beautiful, but it will affect its profitability in the short term, especially considering the high cost of building cars. Now "new forces" are still struggling to reach double digits for gross profit margin. Xiaomi is involved in this highly competitive track, and the short-term profit predictability is not high.

Buick sales black horse 100 kilometers fuel consumption 7.7L

People’s living standards have improved rapidly in the past two years, and buying a car is no longer a distant dream. There are many choices in the joint venture car, and what I brought today is. Come and see it quickly.

Let’s look at the appearance of Angke Banner first. The front of Angke Banner is more dynamic and lively, and the air intake grille uses three-piece modeling, which looks cleaner and fresher. Coupled with the headlights, the visual effect looks quite fashionable and simple. The car is equipped with LED daytime running lights, automatic opening and closing, adaptive far and near light, delayed closing and so on. Coming to the side of the car body, the size of the car body is 4981 mm * 1953 mm * 1726 mm. The car adopts fashionable lines, giving people a very domineering feeling. With large-sized thick-walled tires, the shape is quite cool. In the rear part, the rear part looks avant-garde, the taillights show a sharp design style, and the exhaust pipe layout uses a bilateral two-way shape, which is neat and vivid.

Sitting in the car, the front face of Angkeqi looks very solid and the overall shape is remarkable. The car’s three-spoke steering wheel is relatively stable in shape, equipped with electric up and down+front and rear adjustment, steering wheel memory, steering wheel heating and other functions, and the hand feel experience is good. Let’s take a look at the central control. The car is equipped with a domineering touch-control LCD central control panel, which makes the interior design quite layered and the details are still in place. Finally, let’s look at the dashboard and seats. The dashboard design is remarkable and looks strong in technology. The car uses leather seats, which are wide and thick, and have good support and comfort.

In addition, the car is equipped with car networking, driving mode selection, remote control key, rear central armrest, rear wiper and other configurations.

To sum up: the model class introduced today is the most considered class when many people buy their first car, mainly because the model of this class is moderate in size and reasonable in price.

New Mercedes-Benz G500 All-Terrain Off-Road SUV Offer

  The Model 21 0 is a pure all-terrain off-road vehicle with an iconic three-ribbed chrome grille and a retro design that has become a symbol of its era. The G500 maintains its unpretentious retro style, interspersed with classics. But the more prominent front bumper, new side mirrors and wheel hub styling make it more dynamic and aggressive.

Detailed quotation for the Mexican version of the 2021 Mercedes-Benz G500 in stock

  The 21 Mercedes-Benz G500 has a square body, a non-load-bearing body with a trapezoidal architecture, three 100% differential locks, and a low-speed off-road drive mode. These classic off-road elements will never fade. At the same time, the designer hopes to further improve the off-road performance in terms of data indicators. To this end, the new one has a higher ground clearance (the minimum ground clearance is increased by 6mm, reaching 241mm.), a larger wading depth (the wading depth reaches 700mm, an increase of 100mm than in the past.), a larger approach angle and departure angle. Approach angle 31 °, departure angle 30, both increased by 1 °

Detailed quotation for the Mexican version of the 2021 Mercedes-Benz G500 in stock

  Many people can’t help but give a thumbs up to the 21 Mercedes-Benz G500. It is a classic legend in the history of off-road vehicles. It has maintained the same face for more than 30 years and is known as the master of the off-road field. That square design style gives it a very obvious character in the entire SUV market. Mercedes-Benz G500 has improved some details. The most obvious change is to add the popular LED daytime running light design. At the same time, it adopts a new mirror shape, while the tail is basically unchanged, retaining the simple and atmospheric style of the old model. Retain retro elements while adding fashionable and popular colors.

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  The 21 Mercedes-Benz G500 has been newly remodeled with a double 12.3-inch giant screen full of technology. The trend of air conditioning has also been changed to a redesigned barrel, which greatly enhances the sense of luxury and technology. The body size is 4764 * 1867 * 1954, the front and rear wheelbase is 2850mm, the minimum ground clearance is 205mm, the fuel tank volume is 96L, the fuel consumption is about 14.5L in the urban area of 100 kilometers, and the high speed is about 11L. The strong wedge-shaped feature and the eye-catching Mercedes-Benz logo make it feel his unrestrained gas when it is still.

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  The 21 Mercedes-Benz G500 is equipped with a 4.0L dual-supercharged V8 engine, with a 7-speed automatic gearbox, with a maximum horsepower of 422 horsepower and a maximum torque of 610N/m. The body size is 4764 * 1867 * 1954, the front and rear wheelbase is 2850mm, the minimum ground clearance is 205mm, the fuel tank volume is 96L, the fuel consumption is about 14.5L in the urban area of 100 kilometers, and the high speed is about 11L. The strong wedge-shaped features and the eye-catching Mercedes-Benz logo make it feel his unrestrained breath when stationary. However, these do not mean the loss of the Mercedes-Benz G500’s road performance. When driving the nearly three-ton body, it still has a good result of 0-100km/h acceleration of 10.2 seconds.

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Geely Star Wish officially unveiled: stylish appearance, equipped with Flyme Auto

A few days ago, Geely’s new pure electric small car – Geely officially unveiled, the new car is expected to be launched within the year, the pre-sale price has not yet been announced. You can refer to the same level of competition BYD, the latter’s guide price is 9.98-12 9,800 yuan.

In terms of appearance, Geely Star Wish adopts a closed front face design, which creates a "smile" attitude around the front. There are also diversion grooves on both sides to enhance a certain sense of movement. Overall, Geely Star Wish is quite in line with the aesthetics of young people.

In terms of body, the new car adopts a semi-hidden door handle, and the contrasting color body is also very fashionable and sporty. The length, width and height are 4135/1805/1570mm respectively, and the wheelbase is 2650mm. The high-end models are equipped with "four-leaf clover" shaped rims. The new car offers 7 body color schemes (inspired by ice cream) for users to choose from.

The taillight shape echoes the headlights, and the new car also provides an electric tailgate. In terms of storage space, the front trunk is 70L + the trunk is 375L.

In terms of interior, the central control adopts a symmetrical design, and the contrasting color dual-width is very personalized. The new car is equipped with an 8.8-inch instrument panel + 14.6-inch floating central control screen, equipped with Flyme Auto car system, which can bring users a good experience in operation. Other office configurations have to wait for the official announcement.

In terms of power, Geely Star Wish will be equipped with Aegis dagger battery (group), 11-in-1 intelligent electric drive, providing maximum output power of 58kW and 85kW two versions of power specifications, CLTC cruising range of 310km and 410km respectively (declaration information), but Geely previously mentioned that high-end models can reach 500km pure electric battery life. The whole system also comes standard with independent suspension.

Finally, the main client base of Geely Star Wish is young people, and the competitors at the same level include BYD Dolphin and BYD Dolphin. Which car do you think is more beautiful?

Foshan Blue Electric E5 price reduction news, special offer 99,800! Discount waits for no one

[Autohome Foshan Discount Promotion Channel] Bringing you good news, currently, the models that have attracted much attention are holding a promotion in Foshan area. Car buyers can enjoy a cash profit of up to 40,100 yuan, further reducing the original car purchase budget. The starting price has dropped to 99,800 yuan, providing consumers with a very attractive car purchase option. To seize this wave of discounts and get the latest blue electric E5 actual price, be sure to click the "Check Car Price" button in the quotation form to lock in the most competitive car purchase price, not to be missed!

佛山蓝电E5降价消息,特价9.98万!优惠不等人

佛山蓝电E5降价消息,特价9.98万!优惠不等人

The car series Blue Electric E5 shows elegant body proportions with its exquisite side design. The body size is 4760mm*1865mm*1710mm and the wheelbase reaches 2785mm, achieving a comfortable and spacious interior space. The front and rear wheelbases are 1585mm and 1580mm respectively, further optimizing the driving stability. The tire size is 225/55 R18, which matches the dynamic wheel design, which not only guarantees the driving performance, but also adds the stylish atmosphere of the vehicle.

佛山蓝电E5降价消息,特价9.98万!优惠不等人

In terms of interior, the Blue Electric E5 shows the perfect fusion of refinement and technology. In the spacious cockpit, the steering wheel is made of high-quality leather materials, which not only provides a comfortable grip, but also enhances the overall interior quality. The 12.3-inch central control screen stands in front, and the clear touch interface supports multimedia, navigation, telephone and other functions, making the driving process more convenient. In terms of seats, imitation leather materials are used. The main and passenger seats support front and rear, backrest and high and low adjustment to ensure the comfort of passengers. In addition, the front seats are also equipped with USB ports to meet the daily charging needs of passengers. The overall interior design focuses on the balance of practicality and luxury, bringing a pleasant driving experience to the owner.

佛山蓝电E5降价消息,特价9.98万!优惠不等人

The 1.5L 110 horsepower L4 engine on the Blue Electric E5 provides a powerful power output for the vehicle, with a maximum power of 81 kW, and its torque performance is also quite excellent, reaching 135 Nm. With the E-CVT continuously variable transmission, it ensures a smooth driving experience and high-efficiency energy conversion.

After summarizing the owner’s insights, the exterior design of the Blue Electric E5 shows a sense of atmosphere and power, but it seems to be slightly mediocre. Owners hope to see more technological elements in future models. Nonetheless, for those who pursue practicality and durability, it is still a solid choice. Overall, the Blue Electric E5 has won the recognition of its stable image from owners with its balanced exterior design.

Chongqing area Beijing BJ60 price reduction news, the lowest price 209,800! only this time

On Autohome’s Chongqing Premium Promotion Channel, a special promotion for models is currently underway. As a much-talked-about SUV, the BJ60 is very cost-effective in the Chongqing market. According to the latest information, consumers in Chongqing can enjoy a discount of up to 30,000 yuan, making the minimum starting price below 209,800 yuan. If you are interested in the Beijing BJ60, if you want to seize this price reduction opportunity, be sure to click the "Check the car price" button in the quotation form to get a more substantial car purchase discount. The opportunity is not to be missed, so act now!

重庆地区北京BJ60降价消息,最低售价20.98万!仅此一次

The exterior design of the Beijing BJ60 shows the hard-edged off-road style. The front face adopts a family-style grille design, which is wide and has a sense of strength. The details of the air intake grille are exquisite, and the sharp headlight group creates a strong recognition. The overall body line is strong and powerful, showing the tenacity of the BJ series models, so that the driver can show confidence and calmness in any road conditions.

重庆地区北京BJ60降价消息,最低售价20.98万!仅此一次

With its streamlined body design, the Beijing BJ60 shows the perfect blend of toughness and elegance. The body size is impressive, with a length of 5040mm, a width of 1955mm, and a height of 1925mm, and the wheelbase is 2820mm, making the body proportionally coordinated and spacious. The front and rear wheel tracks are 1620mm and 1640mm respectively, providing a solid foundation for the stability of the vehicle. The tire specification is 265/65 R18, which not only guarantees the driving performance, but also integrates the wheel rim design with a modern aesthetic, which complements the body style and adds a sense of movement and power.

重庆地区北京BJ60降价消息,最低售价20.98万!仅此一次

The interior design of the Beijing BJ60 combines modern luxury with exquisite craftsmanship. The exquisite leather steering wheel provides an excellent grip, supports manual up and down + front and rear adjustment, and is convenient for the driver to control accurately. The central control area is eye-catching, equipped with a large 12.8-inch screen, with clear display effects and rich multimedia functions, including automatic speech recognition control system, which is convenient for the driver to operate. As for the seats, the imitation leather material is used to balance comfort and durability. The main seat supports front and rear adjustment, backrest adjustment, high and low adjustment (4 directions) and leg rest and waist support (4 directions), and is equipped with heating, ventilation and massage functions. The driver’s seat is also equipped with electric seat memory, providing passengers with a full range of comfort experience. The secondary seats also have multiple adjustment functions. The second row of seats supports backrest adjustment, while the rear seats support proportional reclining, providing passengers with a flexible spatial layout. The overall interior design pays attention to both practicality and detail, creating a riding environment that coexists with elegance and technology.

重庆地区北京BJ60降价消息,最低售价20.98万!仅此一次

The Beijing BJ60 is powered by a 2.0T turbocharged engine with a maximum power of 120 kilowatts and a maximum torque of 400 Nm, providing 163 horsepower output. It is matched with an 8-speed automatic transmission, ensuring a smooth driving experience and efficient power transmission.

Summarizing the owner’s evaluation, the Beijing BJ60 won his favor with excellent cost performance, far exceeding his budget. Compared with models of the same class, such as the Wrangler, its classic design, high-quality configuration, luxury interior and strong power undoubtedly make it a great value. For owners who pursue practicality and comfort, this is undoubtedly a value-for-money car buying experience.

Can you sit firmly on the throne? The new Audi Q5 plug-in hybrid version of the spy photos are exposed, looking forward to its debut

Audi is no stranger to many people in China. As a luxury car brand, it has a huge market base. It is a very hot-selling model under Audi. Recently, the editor has obtained a spy photo of the new Audi Q5 plug-in hybrid version. Let’s take a look. From the spy photo, the front face is still designed with a family-style hexagonal air intake grille, and the interior is a honeycomb structure. The internal structure looks more compact than the current model. The headlights on both sides look very slender and sharp. The side looks very smooth, and the design under the door is more concave, which looks very personalized. The silver trim around the window makes the side structure look more distinct. The lower part adopts the whirlwind wheel hub shape, which shows more sporty temperament. The taillights adopt a through-type design and are all blackened to show the sporty atmosphere of the car vividly.

Wanda Smart Business Platform Launched

With the rapid development of our country’s economy and changes in consumer demand, the development of real business has faced the trend of industry transformation and upgrading in recent years. At the same time, the development of new technologies such as big data, cloud computing and artificial intelligence has also brought new growth opportunities for real business. The deep integration of the digital economy and the real economy has become the general trend. Wanda Business Management Group, as the largest business operations management company in China, officially released the "Wanda Smart Business Platform" on June 26, 2023.

Wanda Smart Business Platform (Photo courtesy of Wanda Business Management Group)

Wanda Smart Business Platform is a one-stop smart service platform for physical commerce that focuses on empowering shopping mall brand merchants to operate, focusing on merchant smart services and store smart management. Relying on Wanda’s self-developed AI intelligent algorithm and big data analytics processing technology, the platform deeply integrates online operation and digital capabilities with the business scenarios of Wanda Plaza offline, and connects the online services of nearly 500 Wanda Plaza across the country, covering commercial site selection, rental shops, store opening, and full-service scenarios to meet the various business needs of brands and merchants. Users can enter the platform through APP, Mini Program and PC to conveniently enjoy business services.

Extend the service chain through a platform-based approach to create a one-stop business service

With the support of macro policies for consumption recovery and the gradual decline of e-commerce dividends, a large number of consumer brands have begun to return to offline, and they have laid out offline channels one after another, ushering in a new development cycle for brick-and-mortar businesses. However, opening offline stores to do business is a very complex decision-making process. Problems such as different source information in the market, uneven service standards, and complicated store operation processes have always plagued brick-and-mortar operators.

As a domestic entity business operations provider with in-depth cooperation with brand merchants, Wanda Business Management Group has always explored how to provide better services for merchants, so that the merchant experience is better and the operation is more secure. Adhering to the original intention of "merchant first", Wanda Business Management Group has newly launched the "Wanda Smart Business Platform". Through the platform operation method, it cooperates with multiple types of ecological partners in the upstream and downstream of the industrial chain to serve merchants. The merchant service model runs through the four major scenarios of location selection, rental shop, store opening, and operation. Through the platform-based production method, the merchant service chain is extended, breaking through the traditional entity business operations model, and continuously improving the efficiency and experience of merchant store opening.

Merchants can connect to various spatial resources and service resources of Wanda Plaza across the country in real time through the Wanda Smart Business Platform. In terms of location selection and rental, Wanda Business Management has moved nearly 500 high-quality Wanda Plaza shops, business points, event venues, etc. to the online. Users can conveniently search for various spatial resources of Wanda Plaza across the country through the Wanda Smart Business Platform, and contact service consultants in real time for consultation. With the help of AI and big data analytics capabilities, the platform can quickly match suitable shops, whether it is the first store of a new brand or an old merchant expanding a new store, you can easily find the ideal shop. This service model that integrates "AI intelligence + expert consultants" combines rational data intelligence with warm manual services, becoming a highlight of service upgrades. In terms of store opening and operation, in addition to regular operation services and marketing assistance, Wanda Business Management has also innovatively launched integrated value-added services such as store decoration, merchant insurance, and merchant talent services by strictly screening high-quality decoration companies and domestic top insurance companies that meet "Wanda standards". Create a complete service channel and standardized service process for merchants to ensure that merchants can open stores with more peace of mind.

Build three scenario data capabilities to accelerate digital transformation

Wanda’s smart business platform can continuously extend the business service chain and better reach each service node of merchants, mainly due to the data capacity construction and improvement of the back-end of the platform. Compared with other industries, the digital transformation of physical business operations is more difficult due to its highly specialized, long chain and non-standardized characteristics. The Wanda Smart Business Platform has taken the lead in solving this problem in the industry. By integrating the holographic data of Wanda Business Management Group’s offline physical business operations in the past two decades, it uses self-developed AI intelligent algorithms and big data analytics processing technology to reconstruct the data value of each business scenario, and establishes the data capabilities of the three core scenarios of commercial space, merchant service and business management, breaking the data barriers of the front and back ends. At present, the platform has realized the digital intelligent operation of the whole link, and successfully integrated the online business, touchpoint digitalization, intelligent decision-making and service platform to achieve digital transformation.

In terms of commercial space services, Wanda’s smart business platform has four major data labeling systems for shopping centers, shops, brands, and customer groups, a full-stack algorithm model library, and a matrix AI full life cycle characteristic file of shops, building the most complete 360-degree panoramic "digital store library" in the industry. Based on the three-dimensional portrait of shops, the platform uses data pulling, data mining, machine learning and other means to develop merchant service models, providing smart services such as intelligent location selection, customer group analysis, and business research and judgment for brand merchants, and efficiently assisting merchants in making location and rental decisions.

In terms of merchant services, we have carried out comprehensive online and intelligent management of more than 30 merchant service functions such as online payment, three customs and one lock, project repair and shop decoration that occur in high frequency in daily operations, creating a safe and secure business environment and richer service experience for merchants. Taking shop decoration as an example, the platform selects decoration companies with excellent technology and service, and uses digital technology to manage more than 40 service nodes such as supplier settlement, matching, decoration construction and post-construction services, ensuring that each service node can be monitored and managed.

In terms of business operations management, in order to improve management efficiency and reduce service differences between service providers, Wanda Smart Commerce integrates the process nodes of service providers and merchants into the platform APP, and standardizes business processes such as invitation and offline viewing by providing unified service standards. At the same time, by establishing a digital capability model of service providers, the matching degree between services and customers can be improved. Taking investment promotion personnel as an example, the platform establishes a capability model for each investment promotion personnel, and matches the most suitable consulting services for merchants with different formats and needs through simulation technology, so as to truly understand merchants better, form efficient service and support guarantees, and create a better merchant service experience.

Open a new model of "physical business + Internet" and lead the industry to change

Under the trend of the global digital economy, Wanda’s smart business platform is centered on merchants, fully integrates commercial space, brands, data, expert consultants and other resources, increases the service capabilities of physical business scenarios, and uses advanced big data, cloud computing, artificial intelligence and other technologies and platform-based operation capabilities to fully integrate physical business into the "physical business + Internet" platform.

Through a full range of data access, full-link business service scenario construction and multi-role linking, the complex decision-making and management process in the operation process of real business is digitally intelligent, the expansion of business ecology and the growth of business value are realized, and the development direction and management model of real business are promoted. The Wanda Smart Business Platform fully integrates real business with the digital economy era through scientific and technological means, providing a new possibility for the digital intelligence model in the field of "real business + Internet".

In the future, it is foreseeable that Wanda’s smart business platform will use big data and digital intelligence service capabilities to take a new step on the road to the integration of domestic physical commerce and the Internet. Taking the launch of the smart business platform as an opportunity, it will trigger more changes and business opportunities in the physical business field, and create more diverse service forms and cooperation business opportunities for various ecological roles in the business chain.

Han Han’s "Riding the Wind and Waves" first exposed poster, Deng Chao and Peng Yuyan hooked up

The first poster of "Riding the Wind and Waves"


"Riding the Wind and Waves" poster


1905 movie network news Recently, the second film directed by Han Han launched the first poster. In the picture, the four brothers Deng Chao, Peng Yuyan, Dong Zijian and Gao Huayang smiled brightly and walked side by side. The poster colors were warmer and brighter than those of their debut novels. Under the sun, the four smiles were pure and bright, and a strong brotherhood came to them. Coupled with the sentence "Today I try to be side by side with you again", the message conveyed by the poster is even more meaningful.


The sun is shining brightly, brothers side by side, without pretending to be chic and natural


With the release of this version of the poster, the characters that fans have been waiting for in the film are finally revealed. Deng Chao wears a green jacket with a pink T-shirt backing, and smiles brightly; Peng Yuyan casually wears a denim shirt over his dark vest, and his medium hairstyle cannot hide his handsomeness. Dong Zijian wears a green sweatshirt and black-rimmed glasses, with a pure face. Gao Huayang wears a printed shirt, and his whole body is full of carefree and carefree energy. The actors in the poster are simple and natural, but they interpret a touching simplicity and truth. Perhaps in the eyes of director Han Han, this "simple but not simple" style is what he understands as a chic "fashion".


This version of the poster of "Riding the Wind and Breaking the Waves" was released by Han Han through his personal Weibo, and once it was exposed, it set off a heated discussion among netizens. Users have expressed that after watching Han Han for so long, they still "think Han Shao is too simple". It seems that the main content of the movie "Riding the Wind and Breaking the Waves" is not as simple as the brotherhood of the four.

 

The type of plot is a mystery, and the golden lineup is full of vitality


The cast of the movie "Riding the Waves" has been announced not long ago, but so far no information such as the film’s genre and plot has been revealed. Led by Deng Chao, Peng Yuyan, and Zhao Liying, with stars such as Dong Zijian, Jin Shijie, Professor Yi Xiaoxing, and Li Ronghao carrying knives, Han Han can be said to have assembled the strongest mix and match lineup. The release of this version of the poster undoubtedly revealed that Deng Chao, Peng Yuyan, Dong Zijian, and Gao Huayang will play good brothers in the film, and the friendship between the four of them is very deep. The four brothers walk happily together without a beautiful woman, which makes people wonder where the heroine Zhao Liying has gone and what kind of connection with these male gods.


According to the film, the poster was shot by director Han Han himself. In the poster, the four brothers Deng Chao, Peng Yuyan, Dong Zijian and Gao Huayang seem to have just completed a feat, and the brothers are in high spirits side by side. Han Han activated the wonderful chemistry between the actors in his own unique way, so he "accidentally" got this bright and warm photo. Although the film’s genre and story of "Riding the Wind and Waves" are kept secret, the film’s neat cast and enthusiastic work state are enough to make people look forward to it. Led by Deng Chao and Peng Yuyan, the actors and staff interacted frequently. Not long ago, Deng Chao personally roasted mutton skewers for everyone in the crew, showing professional barbecue techniques while not forgetting to amuse everyone: "Eat Brother Chao’s mutton skewers, and you will be guaranteed to live forever."


At present, "Riding the Wind and Waves" is still being filmed. According to the Reuters information on the Internet, the film incorporates elements such as racing, adventure, brothers, and blood. And the first poster also makes us feel a strong warm atmosphere. The sentence on the poster, "Today I try to be side by side with you again," can’t help but make people curious about the story of the four brothers. As a super-popular writer with deep skills, Han Han has no doubt about his control of the story and script. And the success of "Future" also makes him more confident in filmmaking. With a super-strong lineup full of magic and the hard work of director Han Han, "Riding the Wind and Waves" will bring unlimited excitement to fans.


"Riding the Waves" is expected to be released in 2017.