The "Daily Car News" column will bring you all kinds of fresh and hot new cars and industry information in the automotive industry, and you are welcome to continue to pay attention. Today's car news includes oil prices**, Chery executives respond to Chery's smooth cooperation with Huawei, Xpeng's new sedan road test spy photos**, more official pictures and information releases of Deep Blue G318, Honda China refutes rumors about layoffs, the new smart Phantom 1 platinum version starts the first batch of deliveries, and CATL released its 2023 performance forecast. 
Oil prices were raised by 0 for No. 92 gasoline16 yuan liter A few days ago, the country announced that a new round of refined oil price adjustment window will be opened at 24 o'clock today (January 31). The specific situation of this oil price adjustment is as follows: domestic gasoline and diesel ** increased by 200 yuan per ton, which is converted to 92 gasoline per liter increased by 016 yuan, 95 gasoline per liter increased by 017 yuan, No. 0 diesel per liter increased by 0$17. According to the estimation of the 50L capacity of the fuel tank of the average family car, it will cost 8 yuan more to fill up a tank of 92 gasoline. 
The oil price adjustment is the third round of adjustment this year, of which the first two are one up and one down, and No. 92 gasoline is raised by 016 yuan up and down 004 yuan liters, if you count the increase, this year's No. 92 gasoline ** has **028 yuan liters, according to the average family car fuel tank 50L capacity estimate, a full tank of 92 gasoline costs 14 yuan more than at the end of last year.
For reference, before the new round of oil price adjustment, No. 92 gasoline ** in Guangzhou was 768 yuan liters, 95 gasoline 832 yuan liters, 98 gasoline 1032 yuan liters, No. 0 diesel 733 yuan liters.
Comments:The new round of oil prices has only increased by 016 yuan liters, but the accumulation of a lot, if the follow-up rises, oil prices are expected to return to the "8 yuan era", the burden of refueling further increases.
Chery executives responded: Chery and Huawei are cooperating smoothly and are making every effort to promote the production and delivery of Zhijie S7 A few days ago, in response to the recent difficulties in the production and delivery of Zhijie S7 and other related issues, Chery spokesman Jin Yibo responded on January 31: The rumors on the Internet are not true, the cooperation between the two sides is smooth, and the resignation of senior executives is not due to cooperation projects. 
Jin Yibo also said that in order to provide users with the best products and services, Chery and Huawei are making every effort to promote the production and delivery of Zhijie S7, have invested more resources, and will continue to deepen cooperation to continue to bring consumers smart mobility products with excellent driving experience and leading intelligent level.
The LUXEED S7 is the brand's first product, which will be launched on November 28, 2023, with a total of 4 model configurations and a price range of 2498-34.980,000 yuan, providing single-motor rear-wheel drive and dual-motor four-wheel drive options, of which the electric motor rear-wheel drive version has a maximum power of 215 kilowatts, and the CLTC range is 550km, 705km and 855km according to different configurations. The four-wheel drive version has a comprehensive power of 365 kilowatts, a peak torque of 679 Nm, and an acceleration time of 3 per 100 kilometersIn 3 seconds, the cruising range is 630 km in CLCT mode. In addition, the Zhijie S7 also integrates Chery's advanced vehicle R&D and manufacturing capabilities, as well as Huawei's advanced technologies in the fields of intelligence and networking, and concentrates the latest achievements of in-depth technical cooperation between "Technology Chery" and "Smart Huawei", including the latest EOX high-end new energy platform built on Chery, equipped with Huawei Turing intelligent chassis, HarmonyOS 4 intelligent cockpit and Huawei ADS 20 advanced intelligent driving assistance systems and other leading technologies. 
It is worth mentioning that on January 16, Zhijie officially said that as of December 2023, Zhijie S7 has exceeded 10,000 units. The factory is working day and night to do its best to increase production capacity and deliver your car to you as soon as possible. We apologise for not being able to deliver your car on time and offer a Pick Up Care Subsidy Scheme of $200 per day and up to $10,000 per day from the waiting time of more than 6 weeks.
Comments:It may really be only production capacity that can limit Huawei, and the delivery volume of ** Wenjie M7 is also due to insufficient production capacity, but with the ramp-up of production capacity, the monthly delivery volume of Wenjie M7 has exceeded the 20,000 mark, and it is believed that with the increase in production capacity of Zhijie S7, the monthly delivery is expected to exceed the 10,000 mark.
Xpeng's new sedan road test spy photos**The size is larger than Xpeng P7 Recently, we took road test spy photos of Xpeng Motors' mysterious new car on the roadside. The design of the whole vehicle is very slender, and judging from the current spy photos, the front of the car may have ring headlights and split headlights on both sides of the front of the car. Secondly, the body uses a fastback design, and the vehicle size is expected to be a little larger than that of the Xpeng P7, and the interior space will be more spacious than the latter. 
It is not known whether the rear continues the P7's through-type LEDs, but it is currently equipped with independent LED light clusters on both sides, followed by a liftback tailgate door. Finally, the new car is expected to be developed based on the Fuyao architecture, such as Xpeng's latest global 800V high-voltage silicon carbide platform, XNGP intelligent assisted driving, 8295 chip, XMARTOS vehicle machine system and other intelligent configurations are also likely to appear in this new product.
According to Xpeng's previous product plan, Xpeng will launch 3-4 new models this year, including the all-new F57 sedan, a new SUV, and a 150,000-yuan A-class car (MONA project) in cooperation with Didi. This product is most likely a brand new sedan with the internal code name F57. The F57 is larger than the P7 and will offer three ranges, including 550km, 600km, and 700km. Comments:At present, Xpeng Motors has launched the launching ceremony of the transformation of the production line of new models, and the project plans to upgrade the existing vehicle production line of the Zhaoqing base through the technical transformation of the production line, so as to prepare for the new model to be put into production. The total planned investment of the new model production line transformation project exceeds 100 million yuan, and the scope of transformation involves stamping, welding, painting, and logistics equipment and facilities in the four major workshops, and the overall transformation of the project lasts about 20 days.
Deep Blue G318 More official pictures and information released aimed at the 300,000-level market A few days ago, Deep Blue officially announced its new model - G318 More official ** and some information, the car is positioned as a "new hard-core technology" SUV, which will be launched in 2024, aiming at the 300,000-level market, and will compete with hard-core SUVs such as Tank 400 Hi4-T and Formula Leopard Leopard 5 after listing, providing consumers with more hard-core SUV choices. 
This time, the dark blue officially revealed that G318 will provide at least three exterior colors to choose from, including silver, dark gray and green, to meet the aesthetic needs of different users. In terms of design, the overall style of dark blue G318 is very hard, with a hint of cyberpunk feeling, using a classic square box shape, the front shape is square, equipped with "C" shaped LED daytime running lights, and the visual effect is very sci-fi.
The side lines of the body are tough and three-dimensional, with raised wheel arch lines at the front and rear, five-spoke wheels and AT tires, showing a relatively strong hard-core style. In addition, the new car also adopts a hidden door handle design, and the lower edge of the window at the D-pillar position has a clear upward profile, which is quite different from the hard SUVs on the market, and looks more individual.
At the rear, the car is equipped with the iconic external spare tire of a hard-core SUV, and judging from the design of the door handles, the tailgate will be side-open, and the taillights will also be in a "C" shape, echoing the headlight cluster. In addition, in terms of expandability, Deep Blue G318 also provides a wealth of original extensions, including luggage racks, headlights, electric pedals, backpack bags, spare tires, etc.
In terms of body size, the length, width and height of the dark blue G318 are 4998 1985 1960mm, the wheelbase is 2880mm, and the overall size is similar to that of the tank 400 Hi4-T. In terms of power, the Deep Blue G318 will be equipped with a super extended-range hybrid system, which will be available in single-motor and dual-motor versions, with 1The 5-liter engine acts as a range extender, and its maximum power is 110 kilowatts, and the maximum power of the drive motor for single-motor models is 185 kilowatts; The maximum power of the front and rear drive motors of the dual-motor model is 131 kilowatts and 185 kilowatts respectively, and the comprehensive maximum power of the system reaches 316 kilowatts. In terms of range, according to the declaration information, the new car is expected to provide a capacity of 1899 kWh, 3507 kWh two battery packs. In addition, the dark blue G318 also has the function of turning around in place.
Comments:Judging from the currently known information, Deep Blue G318 will focus on the 300,000-level hard SUV market, competing with models such as Formula Leopard Leopard 5 and Tank 400 Hi4-T.
The new Smart Phantom 1 Platinum Edition has opened the first batch of deliveries, and the city high-speed NSP function has been opened in 30 cities On January 31, the SMAR brand officially announced that the new Smart Phantom 1 Platinum Edition officially opened the first batch of deliveries, and the car will be officially launched in October 2023 at a price of 23990,000 yuan, the biggest highlight is the first optional Smart Pilot Assist 20 intelligent assisted driving system. In terms of power, it adopts single-motor rear-wheel drive, with a maximum power of 200 kilowatts, a peak torque of 343 Nm, and an acceleration time of 6 per 100 kilometersIn 7 seconds, the all-electric range in CLTC mode is 560km.
Relying on a powerful software and hardware system and big data technology empowerment, Smart Pilot Assist 20 has two new buffs, exclusive NSP intelligent pilot assistance and HWP high-speed pilot assistance, which can realize leading functions such as automatic lane change overtaking, automatic on-ramp and on-ramp, and easily solve real and high-frequency driving pain points. And, Smart Pilot Assist 20 also performs very well in terms of commuting efficiency, number of takeovers and comfort of driving in corners, giving close friends a safe and convenient travel experience.
As of now, Smart Pilot Assist 2The urban high-speed NSP function has been opened in 30 cities, namely: Hangzhou, Shanghai, Ningbo, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Beijing, Jiaxing, Shaoxing, Suzhou, Wuxi, Dongguan, Foshan, Zhongshan, Zhuhai, Nanjing, Changzhou, Zhenjiang, Hefei, Nantong, Taizhou, Chuzhou, Yangzhou, Jinan, Jinhua, Wenzhou, Taizhou, Chengdu, Neijiang, Ziyang and Tianjin, and more cities continue to be unlocked. Comments:Close friends who complete the deposit payment and confirm the order between February 1, 2024 and February 29, 2024 (inclusive) can also enjoy the rights and interests of placing a reservation for a limited time, including the right to get a deduction for the balance payment of the vehicle worth 3,999 yuan. The first 100 close friends who choose to install new high-end intelligent driving equipment and confirm the order can enjoy a limited optional price of 13,999 yuan (original price 25,000 yuan).
Honda China denies that "large-scale layoffs will be implemented" in fact, no more job replacement for employees who leave naturally A few days ago, according to Nikkei Chinese Network, Honda China headquarters director Masayuki Igarashi said in an interview: In order to cope with market changes and price reduction competitive pressure, "large-scale personnel optimization will be implemented in China."
However, in response to the news, Honda China's public relations department personnel refuted the rumors and said, "The domestic translation is inaccurate, and Honda's enterprises in China have no plans to lay off employees. ”
It is worth mentioning that in 2023, Guangqi Honda was revealed to announce the layoff of 900 employees, all of whom are contract workers and will not be renewed after the contract expires, accounting for 7% of Honda's total employees in China. However, Guangqi Honda subsequently said that it had laid off employees, only terminated the agreement with the labor dispatch company, and provided economic compensation to the labor dispatch personnel in accordance with laws and regulations and in a timely manner. In 2023, Honda delivered a total of 3.97 million new vehicles worldwide, a year-on-year increase of 64%, ranking seventh in the global car brand sales list. However, in the Chinese market, Honda's annual sales volume was 123420,000 units, down 101%, in contrast to global market growth. The main reasons for this are the high competition pressure in the domestic market, the impact of electrification, and Honda's slow transition to new energy vehicles, which makes it impossible to form new sales growth points.
Comments:Honda has accelerated its transformation and will focus on new energy vehicles, with two electric vehicle plants in Wuhan and Guangzhou to be opened in 2024 to support the expansion of Honda's electrification product portfolio. CATL released a 2023 performance forecast, with a net profit expected to be 42.5 billion to 45.5 billion yuan A few days ago, CATL released a 2023 performance forecast. According to the data, CATL's net profit attributable to shareholders of listed companies in 2023 is expected to be 42.5 billion to 45.5 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 3831%-48.07%, in 2022, CATL's profit is 307$2.9 billion.
After deducting non-recurring gains and losses, CATL's net profit in 2023 is expected to be 38.5 billion to 41.5 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 3646%-47.09%, an increase of more than 10 billion yuan compared with 2022.
In 2023, CATL will achieve the successive implementation of new technologies and new products, accelerate the expansion of overseas markets, further deepen customer partnerships, and achieve good economic benefits while maintaining rapid growth in production and sales.
After CATL released its 2023 performance forecast, its share price opened sharply, and as of January 31, CATL's share price was 15206 yuan,**8.04%。According to the total market value of CATL of 668.9 billion yuan, it is equivalent to a daily increase of 537800 million yuan, more than the net profit for the whole year of 2023, it can be seen that investors are very satisfied with CATL's performance and are full of confidence in the company's future development prospects.
Comments:Although the current stock price has **, it is still close to CATL's highest of 382 per share68 yuan**, the current stock price is still in the halving stage. (Text: Wu Qixing, Pacific Motors).