On September 15th, LANTU officially released the "performance-level intelligent electric SUV" LANTU FREE ultra-long battery life pure electric version model, the official price is 393,600 yuan, the longest cruising range is 730km (CLTC working condition battery life is 631km), becoming the first pure electric battery life of luxury medium and large SUVs, bringing ultra-long battery life experience to users with extreme mileage needs; with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8155 chip as standard, the comprehensive performance is improved, highlighting the flagship intelligent advantage.

　　The listing of LANTU FREE ultra-long battery life pure electric version, together with LANTU FREE standard version and LANTU FREE DNA, forms China’s first high-end intelligent electric SUV family, which will fully meet the needs of a variety of client bases and establish a 300,000-class SUV value benchmark.

　　Lu Fang, CEO of Lantu Automobile, said, "As a high-end new energy brand created by Dongfeng Company, Lantu carries the mission of redefining the high-end electric vehicle landscape and helping Chinese auto brands leap upward. Relying on Dongfeng’s 53 years of car-making technology and advantageous resources, Lantu has a full-stack self-developed core technology and a world-class digital factory with 4.0 standard, to create luxury and high-quality new energy vehicle products for users. The launch of the Lantu FREE ultra-long-range pure electric version marks the formation of China’s first high-end electric SUV family. While more fully meeting user requests, it will also help the continuous upward development of the domestic new energy vehicle market."

　　In this online press conference, Lantu joined hands with Luo Zhenyu to explain the brand concept and connotation of Lantu to the audience and users in a dialogue, as well as the belief and spirit of "free and continuous exploration" represented by Lantu FREE. Liu Zhanshu, vice president of marketing of Lantu Automotive, said, "Lantu Automotive takes’light, quiet and elegant ‘as the brand concept, and under the aesthetic system of the East, it creates a feeling of’Zhongzheng and Anshu’ for users, which resonates deeply with users. Lantu’s product design integrates traditional culture into modern technology, and the two are integrated with each other, which can not only serve the needs of modern users, but also show the beauty of tradition. With a confident attitude and heritage, Lantu tells the world the brand story of China’s high-end new energy. "

　　Lantu FREE ultra-long battery life pure electric version has three core advantages

　　Although electric vehicles have developed rapidly in recent years, the cruising range is still a topic that cannot be avoided. Lantu has in-depth insight into the needs of some users who are extremely concerned about cruising range, and launched the Lantu FREE ultra-long-range pure electric version.

　　In terms of battery life, the Lantu FREE ultra-long-range pure electric version is equipped with a 106.7kWh battery pack, which increases the capacity of the standard version by 21.25%, and the comprehensive cruising range reaches 730km (631km in CLTC working conditions). It is the first in the cruising range of luxury medium and large pure electric SUVs, and will bring users with long-distance travel needs a smoother travel experience. The Lantu FREE ultra-long-range pure electric version is equipped with front and rear dual motors, with a maximum power of 360kW and a peak torque of 720N · m. The fastest acceleration of 100 kilometers can reach 4.4 seconds, which is 0.1 seconds faster than the Lantu FREE standard version.

　　In terms of intelligence, the Lantu FREE ultra-long-endurance pure electric version comes standard with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8155 chip, which is currently the top-level car-grade chip and is in the first echelon in the entire automotive chip industry. Its process is 7nm process, which has reached the level of flagship mobile phones in the same period. It is also the first 7nm process car-grade smart cockpit chip. While the performance is 3 times higher, the power consumption is only a quarter of the previous. Thanks to the performance of the 8155 chip, the Lantu FREE ultra-long-endurance pure electric version is smooth and smooth, and the interactive functions such as navigation, music, and voice respond quickly, like talking to people, with almost no delay. In addition, the LANTU FREE ultra-long battery life pure electric version is equipped with NVS active night vision function and 20 L2 + level intelligent driving auxiliary features, and can be OTA for the whole vehicle, so that the vehicle is often used.

　　In terms of comfort, the Lantu FREE ultra-long battery life pure electric version continues to use the front double fork arm and rear multi-link independent suspension, with a standard air suspension adjustable up and down 100mm, equipped with a millisecond-level adjustable speed system to cope with various complex road conditions. At the same time, it is equipped with Michelin silent tires to effectively reduce road noise, not only making distance driving more casual, but also making driving more quiet. In addition, the Lantu FREE ultra-long battery life pure electric version adds a Redmi interior, and the remote control key adopts a new design, which will bring users a more personalized experience.

　　Three cars team up to build a high-end smart electric SUV family

　　From the launch of the Lantu FREE in 2021, to the launch of the "personalized customized version" of the Lantu FREE DNA at the Chengdu Auto Show, and then to the release of the Lantu FREE ultra-long battery life pure electric version, China’s first high-end electric SUV family has been "assembled". The three models have their own distinct characteristics and will fully meet consumer needs from multiple directions.

　　Landmap FREE Standard Edition is labeled "Perfect Balance, Value Benchmark", perfectly balancing performance and intelligence, super power brings 4.5 seconds of acceleration experience, equipped with all-aluminum independent suspension and air suspension; at the same time, it is equipped with four intelligent cockpit modes, equipped with L2 + level intelligent driver assistance system and night vision function, plus comfortable configuration such as theater-like Danah audio, with high-quality driving control, high-quality comfort, high-quality safety, fully meet the daily needs of users in different scenarios.

　　Landmap FREE DNA shows more avant-garde design and powerful performance. It inherits the performance gene of Landmap FREE, adds multiple aerodynamic designs, and accelerates to 4.3 seconds. It is currently one of the most powerful SUVs in China. It adopts the new "Nautilus" bionic mechanical design concept and integrates the characteristics of Chinese performance colors Taiji black and Taiji white, and integrates Chinese unique cultural colors in the modern design language. At the same time, it provides high-performance brake sets to meet the individual needs of users with the characteristics of avant-garde sports.

　　The LANTU FREE ultra-long battery life pure electric version released this time has the core advantage of "ultra-long battery life, flagship intelligence", and meets users with extreme demand for cruising range with the top battery life level of electric vehicles. The LANTU FREE family composed of three models will form a strong joint force with hard core strength, diverse configurations and personalized designs to further meet the differentiated needs of different client bases for high-end new energy SUVs.

　　With the launch of the LANTU FREE ultra-long battery life pure electric version and the birth of China’s first high-end electric SUV family – the "performance-level intelligent electric SUV" LANTU FREE family, it will further bring users a comprehensive and high-quality choice of new energy SUVs.

　　In addition to building a high-end smart electric SUV family, Lantu will continue to improve the product layout. According to the strategic plan of "three cars in three years, three categories in three years", in the second half of this year, Lantu Automobile will launch the brand’s first sedan product, completing the layout of the three product categories of SUV, MPV and sedan. (Lantu Automobile, for pictures)

Welcome to the Autohome Kunming promotion channel, bringing you an exciting news: this luxury SUV is having an unprecedented promotion in Kunming. It is understood that this promotion is as high as 130,000 yuan, making the original starting price of 242,700 Cadillac XT5 even more attractive. This good news undoubtedly provides a rare opportunity for consumers in Kunming to buy a car. If you are interested in this model, don’t miss this once-in-a-lifetime price reduction opportunity. Click "Chatti Car Price" in the quotation form to act now and get a more affordable car purchase price!

The exterior design of the Cadillac XT5 inherits the brand’s usual luxury and dynamism. The front face adopts a family-style shield-shaped air intake grille, with eye-catching chrome decoration, showing a strong brand identity. The body lines are smooth, full of power, and the overall style is both sports and business. It reflects exquisite craftsmanship without losing the luxury temperament, leaving a deep impression.

The Cadillac XT5 exudes elegant body proportions with its refined side design. The body length reaches 4813mm, the width is 1903mm, the height is 1682mm, and the wheelbase is 2857mm, giving it a sense of spacious space and a dynamic body profile. The front and rear wheel tracks are maintained at 1645mm, ensuring stability and driving performance. The tire size is 235/65 R18, which not only combines comfort but also reveals the fine details of the luxury car series. The wheel rim design incorporates the unique style elements of Cadillac, adding a touch of sports to the overall shape.

The interior design of the Cadillac XT5 shows the perfect fusion of luxury and technology. The exquisite leather steering wheel provides a comfortable grip, supports manual up and down and front and rear adjustment, and is equipped with an 8-inch touch center screen. It has a built-in automatic speech recognition control system, which is convenient for the driver to operate multimedia, navigation, telephone and air conditioning. The seats are made of high-quality imitation leather and genuine leather. The main and passenger seats are equipped with 4-way adjustment, including front and rear, backrest, high and low waist support, and the driver’s seat is also equipped with power seat memory function. The second row of seats also supports front and rear adjustment and backrest adjustment to meet the individual needs of passengers. The car is equipped with USB and Type-C ports, and there are two in the front and rear rows for easy connection of passengers. These details reflect the comfort and practicality of the XT5 interior.

The Cadillac XT5 is equipped with a powerful 2.0T engine, which reaches a maximum power of 174 kilowatts and provides a strong output of 237 horsepower. This engine is matched with a 9-speed automatic transmission, which ensures smooth power transmission and driving pleasure. At the same time, the maximum torque is 350 Nm, which fully reflects the strength of the XT5 in terms of performance.

Summarizing the owner’s evaluation, the Cadillac XT5 won his favor with its atmospheric appearance and unique design details, especially the chic lighting design, which undoubtedly added to the charm of the vehicle. As an American model, the XT5 successfully demonstrates the essence of the Cadillac brand, making its identity recognizable at a glance. This has undoubtedly become one of the key factors for the owner to choose it.

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The exterior design of the Audi Q5L is full of power and elegance, with the front part of the Audi family’s iconic hexagonal air intake grille and sharp LED headlights to create a strong brand identity. The body lines are smooth, and the overall style is both sporty and luxurious, which fully reflects Audi’s attention to detail and the pursuit of exquisite craftsmanship.

The Audi Q5L combines movement and power with its elegant side lines. The body measures 4770mm long, 1893mm wide and 1667mm high, and the wheelbase reaches 2907mm, showing a spacious interior. The front wheelbase is 1616mm and the rear wheelbase is 1610mm, ensuring stable driving performance. In terms of tire specifications, the Audi Q5L adopts 235/55 R19 tires, which are matched with exquisite wheel rim design, which not only provides good grip, but also adds to the visual charm of the vehicle.

The interior design of the Audi Q5L is both refined and comfortable, using elegant lines and high-quality materials. The steering wheel is wrapped in leather to provide a good grip, and supports manual up and down + front and rear adjustment to ensure the driver’s comfortable control. The center console is equipped with a 10.1-inch high definition touch screen, which integrates multimedia system, navigation and phone, which is easy to operate and clear display. The seat is made of imitation leather material, and the seat adjustment function is rich, including multi-directional adjustment of front and rear, backrest, height, leg rest and waist support. The main and passenger seats are equipped with heating function, and the driver’s seat also has electric memory function, providing passengers with a full range of comfort experience. In addition, the USB/Type-C interface in the car is reasonably distributed, with two in the front and two in the back, making it convenient for passengers to connect devices while driving.

The Audi Q5L is equipped with a 2.0T engine with a maximum power of 140 kW and a torque output of 320 Nm. This power unit has 190 horsepower, providing strong power support for the vehicle. With a 7-speed wet dual-clutch transmission, it ensures a smooth driving experience and efficient performance.

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The exterior design of the Jaguar XFL reflects the elegance and dynamism of the Jaguar brand. The front face features a Jaguar family-style design, and the iconic large-scale air intake grille is inlaid with delicate chrome trim, which complements the sharp headlights on both sides. The body lines are smooth and full of power, and the overall style blends modern luxury with classic British style, showing a unique and attractive appearance aesthetic.

The Jaguar XFL is a luxury business vehicle with its elegant body design and refined proportions. In terms of body size, it is 5102mm*1890mm*1456mm in length, width and height, and the wheelbase is up to 3100mm, ensuring spacious interior space and driving stability. The smooth lines on the side of the car reflect the consistent sporty aesthetic of the Jaguar brand. The front wheelbase is 1605mm and the rear wheelbase is 1609mm, ensuring balance and comfort when driving. The tire specification is 245/40 R19, and the tire width is moderate, which not only improves the handling performance, but also provides excellent grip, while the wheel style shows Jaguar’s attention to detail and pursuit of detail, adding a sense of style to the overall appearance.

The interior design of the Jaguar XFL shows the perfect blend of elegance and technology. The luxury leather steering wheel provides an excellent grip, supports manual and electric adjustment, and performs well in both comfort and handling. The 11.4-inch central control screen stands in the center and is equipped with an advanced automatic speech recognition control system for easy control of multimedia, navigation and phone functions. The seats are made of high-quality leather with front and rear adjustment, backrest adjustment, high and low and waist support to ensure a comfortable experience for the occupant. The front seats are also equipped with heating function and power seat memory, which can be personalized for the driver to make every trip comfortable. The availability of USB and Type-C interfaces meets the needs of modern drivers for charging and data transmission. At the same time, wireless charging functions for mobile phones are available in both the front and rear rows, adding convenience to the journey.

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In early June, Lexus officially released the new generation of RX, which attracted much attention. The most attractive thing about the new generation of RX is that it is equipped with three new hybrid systems – the combination of these three hybrid systems is quite interesting – not only Toyota family hybrid hybrid, but also plug-in hybrid, and the most unexpected thing is that the high-end RX500h is actually equipped with a parallel hybrid system.

At present, most automobile companies regard parallel hybrid as an entry-level hybrid technology, and why does Lexus, which has rich technical accumulation in the hybrid field, use such a "popular hybrid system"?

The architecture of the parallel hybrid system is not a rare technology in the hybrid camp – at the beginning of this century, Honda officially released the IMA hybrid as a parallel hybrid system. But compared with the THS hybrid of the hybrid architecture of the Toyota Prius at the same time, the parallel IMA has a big gap in economy compared with Toyota because it lacks a power path. Therefore, Honda later developed the i-MMD hybrid system.

As the name suggests, the parallel hybrid means that the engine and the motor are independent of each other, and the power output is "one for each table", which corresponds to the transmission system separately. Because the engine and the motor are independent of each other, the whole structure is simpler than the hybrid, and it is easier to complete the upgrade operation on the traditional power model – it only needs to integrate an electric motor in the gearbox to complete the design of the whole architecture.

In the past few years, the parallel hybrid architecture has been widely used by European car companies and local brands. During this period, we were keen to define this structure in terms of the division from P0 to P4. Representative models include Volkswagen’s GTE, BMW’s eDrive, etc. Until now, this parallel hybrid system is still the main focus of European plug-in hybrid models.

Due to its relatively simple structure, the economy of a parallel hybrid system is not particularly good, and it cannot efficiently utilize the remaining power of the engine.

At the same time, when the battery pack is short of power, the performance of the parallel hybrid system will decline significantly – especially those European plug-in hybrid models that are mainly plug-in hybrids and use the electric motor to drive the vehicle alone to achieve pure electric cruising range.

Lexus RX brings new flowers to the old tree of parallel hybrids. Although there are certain shortcomings compared with hybrid hybrids in terms of structural access and economy, parallel hybrids have an advantage that hybrid hybrids cannot match – power performance.

Because the transmission of the traditional power system is retained, the parallel hybrid system can take advantage of the multi-speed ratio advantage of the transmission to amplify the output characteristics of the motor constant power and constant torque multiple times, resulting in a more direct power response. Hybrid hybrid systems focus on energy efficiency, while parallel hybrid systems focus more on performance.

The new generation of RX450h + and RX350h are plug-in versions and gasoline-electric hybrid versions respectively. The main product feature is lower energy consumption, but Lexus still launched the RX500h, obviously to amplify the "performance-first" characteristics of the parallel hybrid and become a unique "product selling point". In a sense, the RX500h is a subconscious "showmanship" of Lexus.

The Lexus RX 500h is both a top-of-the-line model and a high-performance version of the new generation, as can be seen from its name – the RX 500h F Sport Performance – not only the F Sport package, but also a full set of sports adjustments.

The RX 500h is equipped with a parallel hybrid system composed of a 2.4T turbocharged engine, a 6-speed automatic transmission, two electric motors, and a DIRECT4 OurHours four-wheel drive system.

The front motor and the engine form a system with a combined output of 371 horsepower, and the rear axle is equipped with a drive motor rated at 80 kilowatts. The front motor is located between the internal combustion engine and the gearbox, which is the P2 architecture we have often talked about before. On both sides of the motor, clutches are arranged to allow the transmission of the entire power system to have greater flexibility.

Unlike the parallel hybrid models we have often seen before, the Lexus RX 500h does not feature a plug-in hybrid configuration.

In other words, the electric energy source of the motor is derived from the kinetic energy recovery of the vehicle itself and the charging of the battery by the engine under the remaining power. In this mode, the motor does not play the main role of driving the vehicle, and the power output of the whole system is dominated by the 2.4T turbocharged engine and the 6-speed automatic transmission.

In most cases, the battery pack of this parallel hybrid system will not lose power. The role of the battery pack in this process is the same as that of ordinary hybrid models. It only collects and utilizes the remaining power of the engine and the kinetic energy of the vehicle to bring continuous power output to the motor. The battery will not be too large, and the charging and discharging speed will be very fast. It is completely sufficient for the needs of emphasizing the performance of the vehicle.

The DIRECT4 dynamic four-wheel drive system is the highlight of the RX 500h.

The DIRECT4 dynamic four-wheel drive system is Lexus’ exclusive drive technology, which was recently introduced on the Lexus RZ 450e. It is a set of intelligent algorithms that flexibly and accurately adjust the output of the front and rear axle drive motor based entirely on the output characteristics of the motor.

With the DIRECT4 dynamic four-wheel drive system, the vehicle can achieve real-time seamless adjustment of the driving force between the front and rear axles in any situation. Through real-time seamless adjustment of the front and rear axles, it brings more accurate dynamic control responses than any mechanical system.

It is no exaggeration to say that this DIRECT4 dynamic four-wheel drive system allows the RX 500h to simultaneously have all the dynamic characteristics of front-drive vehicles, rear-drive vehicles, and OurHours four-wheel drive vehicles, and in each feature requirement, it will be more than one level stronger than any fuel-powered vehicle.

As a high-performance version of the model, the Lexus RX 500h also features high-performance front brake calipers and a rear axle dynamic steering system, allowing the rear axle to obtain accurate driving force while also determining the optimum rear wheel steering angle, enhancing stability and comfort at high speed cornering.

The stable Lexus is reinventing the car with electrification.

We have said more than once that with the advent of the electrification era, the driving quality and dynamic response of cars can reach a height that fuel vehicles cannot match. The key to the comprehensive replacement of fuel vehicles by new energy power models should also be this comprehensive upgrade at the consumption level, so as to achieve market-oriented changes.

The Lexus RX 500h is a parallel hybrid to achieve a comprehensive improvement in performance. It can be seen that Lexus has been playing well on the electrification development route. It can use a clear and independent product demand to efficiently match the corresponding technical route, rather than following the trend like other companies.

While BMW is less and less enthusiastic about handling, Lexus is more and more fond of "shaping control", which is indeed a very interesting thing.

Note: The picture originated from the Internet

Original, Zhao Wanxi, New Weekly

Cai Xukun has become the king of rock and roll. Is it a distortion of the list or a loss of aesthetics?/Tuchong Creative

Popular music pierces the cultural undercurrents of our society with a sharp touch. It allows listeners to enjoy themselves while feeling melancholy. Between emotional reversals, bad money drives out good money, and fans bully ordinary listeners, thus creating a generation of young people who have no songs to listen to and can’t listen to songs.

Rock fans never expected that the hottest rock singer of 2019 would be Cai Xukun.

According to the Golden Tower Awards list, the top 1 favorite rock music of college students in 2019 is Cai Xukun’s "Rebirth", with a comprehensive score more than 30 points higher than the second-place New Pants Band.

The introduction to the Golden Tower Awards says it is "the most authoritative award in the Chinese campus market."

On the music charts that require fans to brush the charts, no one can shake the status of ikun (Cai Xukun’s fan name, homonym "Ai Kun") – even Jay Chou, the national idol, can barely match it.

In September, Jay Chou’s new song "Say Good Don’t Cry" maxed out the whole network, and as soon as it was online, it contracted nearly half of the hot searches on Weibo, and sold 2.88 million digital albums in just one hour.

But according to the latest "2019 China Data Music List", Cai Xukun’s EP sales in 2019 still far exceeded Jay Chou’s.

"The music market in 2019 is a win-win situation for the’Battle of Kunlun ‘." This sentence is not a good word for Jay Chou’s "Sunset Red Fans" or the ikuns who are struggling to win the rankings.

When Tengger is singing Wolf in Cantonese with Yang Mi, what other music is unacceptable?

All the quarrels between the needle and the wheat were silenced with the emergence of "Wolf Disco", a rap song that crossed the boundaries of earthy taste and literature, and was definitely a hit at the end of last year.

It has not only repeatedly topped the major music charts, but also appeared on the New Year’s Eve party of Hunan, Jiangsu, and Oriental in different forms this year.

The Internet Divine Comedy has once again become a brainwashing melody that we cannot avoid. Gyms, restaurants, bars… Every corner of the public place is urging us to draw rainbows on the left, dragons on the right, and Guo Fucheng on our chests; entering the virtual world, we receive all kinds of confusing "authoritative" music lists.

Mr. Zheng once described the current music charts as crap on the talk show "See You Tonight at Nine," but on the recent broadcast of "Roast," he said: "I have no right to judge music, because there is no music anymore."

The Tibetan Mastiff who refused to be docile seemed to be unable to do anything except not evaluate it./"Roast"

Even the former "Rock Tibetan Mastiff" Zheng Jun, who was so direct against major music platforms, could be said to be risking the world. After all, no one was willing to admit that his music taste was not good, and fans couldn’t accept that the songs he brushed out every day were defective music.

Everyone is forced to accept the cultural outcome of this business logic. Can this generation of young people really not listen to music? Or is it true that the Chinese people today have no songs to listen to?

Young people with no songs to listen to

It can be said that the "holy war" that fans brush the list originated from Wu Yifan.

In November 2018, Wu Yifan’s debut album "Antu" landed on the US iTunes music chart. Kris Wu, a slightly unfamiliar name to American netizens, overtook A sister Ariana Granda, Lady Gaga, Queen and others within a few days, representing American fans to exclude others from the top three.

Forbes reported that "Wu Yifan brought Chinese music to the West with a new album." Although this way of boosting popularity with money and yelling is not very glorious in hindsight, it at the time showed many fans at home and abroad the power of Chinese "bots" (water army) and made the world foresee the huge scale of the Chinese mainland music market.

The farce ended, and the results were cleared./@ifeng.com Dafeng

According to the "2019 China Digital Music Industry Research Report" released by iResearch, the size of China’s digital music market has reached 7.63 billion yuan in 2018, an increase of nearly 60% year-on-year.

The "2019 Global Music Industry Report" released by the International Federation of Phonographic Records IFPI shows that China has soared to seventh place in 2018 after entering the world’s top ten music markets for the first time in 2017.

Under the huge music market, there are many young people who have no songs to listen to.

According to the "2019Q3 Chinese Digital Music Industry Quarterly Report" released by your music chart, the largest proportion of popular songs in the Q3 quarter of 2019 was OST (film and television soundtrack).

As the saying goes, "Since ancient times, bad movies have produced good songs". Nowadays, there is no audience to watch good movies, and even good songs can only be collected from movies and TV dramas.

I watch dramas to listen to songs./"2019Q3 Chinese Digital Music Industry Quarterly Report"

In addition, the second most popular songs are from idol stars, accounting for 25% from 19%. In comparison, powerful singers and independent musicians are relatively weak.

Veteran powerful singers have chosen to reach the younger generation by singing OST songs. After many years of silence, singer Lin Zhixuan sang the theme song "Drunken Dream Past" of the anime "Master of the Devil Dao · Xianyun"; a melodious "Do You Know It or Not" made Hu Xia and Yu Kewei, two "old singers", return to the attention of fans.

Compared with male singers, the leading female solo singers in the Chinese market in 2019 are very scarce, with only 3% of the songs on the list becoming popular.

Among the leading female singers, Li Yuchun and Deng Ziqi are still the mainstays, and among the remaining female singers, nearly 50% are online rookies.

The slump in the Chinese music scene has almost become a recognized fact, but many young people who rely on film and television theme songs, new albums by idol singers, and online brainwashing divine songs to enrich their playlists will never admit that their musical aesthetics are inferior to others. Even if life is a mess, their musical taste is still perfect and invincible.

A few days ago, NetEase Cloud Music launched its 2019 annual personal summary report, and the circle of friends was immediately flooded with screenshots of various reports. It is rare for contemporary people to share their inner secrets so directly. Music has given us this opportunity.

Scholar *** once said: "Song playback, song ordering, song sharing comments, promotion, and learning to sing songs all reflect a kind of auditory egocentrism, which is a manifestation of narcissistic narration in the Internet age."

Under the general identity anxiety in society, people use pop music to reinvent their identity, and the significance of this load in songs exceeds the quality of the songs themselves, so that young people who "have no songs to listen to" no longer actively seek better music.

The draft "killed" Chinese pop

In June 2015, Mr. Wang Feng, who was deeply troubled by "making headlines", was completely angered by a candid photographer. He published an article through his studio titled "Without Wang Feng, the mainland music industry lost half of its country", stating that he had never cared that he could not make headlines. The article also posted various data reports to prove that without Wang Feng, mainland music would be "miserable" and "lost half of its country".

The name "Wang Banbi" came from this, becoming a label that Wang Feng could never tear off, but looking at the current domestic pop music scene, there is some truth to this.

The people who laughed at Wang Feng back then probably didn’t expect that they can’t wait to have a few more Wang Feng now./Tuchong Creative

Wang Xiaofeng, a music critic, once said that "one Wang Feng could rival all the rock singers in China." "Wang Feng understood how to take both rock and pop markets, and he was the first singer to let performers blur the concept of rock and pop."

As a "traitor in the eyes of rock listeners", Wang Feng’s way of fusing rock and pop is to become a mentor on "The Voice of China" and ask all the contestants who come to compete – "What is your dream?"

Since the birth of "The Voice of China", there has been a story group specially responsible for planning the stories of the contestants. The rock youth who once vowed to bloom in the rock industry has become the introduction to the sad and inspirational stories of the contestants in the talent show. I wonder if such a life experience can make his later singing career "fly higher".

"The music show is essentially a sign of the music depression," Mr. Li once said. "It’s ultimately a show, a trick." And this grand and long trick is about to kill the last breath of mainland pop music.

Wang Xiaofeng commented in his article "Where has the music gone?"

"The draft has directly caused today’s listeners to lose their aesthetic judgment of music. In the ears of TV viewers, the only word left in the aesthetic judgment of music is’singing skills’. They are more disturbed by the so-called inspirational life, gossip news, and gags. These contestants are instantly magnified to be very three-dimensional, but their music has become extremely dry."

Grassroots stars are propelled forward by a wave of overnight fame, with agencies providing blind and discerning young people with the lowest level of music products, convincing them that this is the best music.

The industry and aesthetic standards originally mastered by record companies were preempted by variety shows.

"These draft stars urged by catalysts have no professional achievements at all, and naturally they lack celebrity temperament. They are just celebrities under the saliva of social media," Wang Xiaofeng commented.

The deformed market mechanism is bound to produce only snobbish businesspeople and lazy speculators. Li Ronghao, who has assembled a team to produce new songs and finally released them from September to December, must have a deep understanding of this.

However, the audience’s enthusiasm for the talent show will not be diminished in the slightest. Every poor piece of music, when it is heard by the audience, the audience is trapped in this quagmire and cannot break free.

Only pop, no music

In 2001, six years after the death of the famous Taiwanese music producer Yang Minghuang in a car accident, his friend Huang Shujun was still deeply saddened by the death of his friend. Therefore, he chose the occasion of 1995 and released the song "Change 1995" to tell his nostalgic friend about the changes in the world after his departure.

There is a line in the lyrics: "Only pop, no music, I see that you are out of sight and clean, and it will be a good thing."

The prophecy of "only pop, no music" also entered the 21st century, and it has not been broken to this day.

The blogger @ChineseRock Rock Hell once said: "The so-called music industry is also quite interesting now. It never mentions the quality of the songs, and it calls out how many songs have been sold. After the end, the manuscript will be released, and the Chinese music industry will be revived. Everyone is happy."

The willful neglect of song quality is in part due to the failure of popular music to gain intellectual favor.

How many more songs can you listen to for your sweetheart?

According to the "Report on the Survival Status of Independent Musicians in China" released by NetEase Cloud Music in 2016, the professional level of independent musicians in China is still very low, most of them are self-taught, and only 11.8% have received professional and systematic music training.

Listeners and the pop industry as a whole don’t care, they all follow the pleasure principle – the industry creates the desire to consume, and the audience creates the consumption.

Fans’ enthusiasm for songs has been divorced from the music itself, and songs have become a symbol for listeners to prove their aesthetic taste and a host for material consumption.

But soaring chart numbers cannot disguise the collapse of the music industry as a whole. Audiences will one day tire of old-fashioned lyrics, cover adaptations, plagiarism, and brainwashing songs that always make it to the charts.

Last year’s Mid-Autumn Festival party, Tan Weiwei’s magic reform cover of "Dare to Ask Where the Road Is" was refuted by the original author Xu Jingqing./Tuchong Creative

Last May, the BBC published an article analyzing how emotions like sadness and loneliness have become more prevalent in song lyrics since the 1980s, and that pop music today is more aggressive and fearful than it was in punk’s heyday.

Popular music has pierced the cultural undercurrent of our society, allowing listeners to enjoy themselves while feeling depressed. Between emotional reversals, bad money drives out good money, and fans bully ordinary listeners, thus creating a generation of young people who have no songs to listen to and can’t listen to songs.

[1] "2019 Global Music Industry Report" International Federation of Phonographic Phonograms IFPI

[2] "2019 China Digital Music Industry Research Report" iResearch

[3] "2019Q3 Chinese Digital Music Industry Quarterly Report" by your music list

[4] The Symbolic Overflow of Popular Music Consumption and the Crisis of Modernization ***

[5] "Only the public, no culture" Wang Xiaofeng

[6] "Report on the Survival Status of Independent Musicians in China" NetEase Cloud Music

[7] Is pop music really getting sadder and angrier?. David Robson.BBC Music. 2019-05-14

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The original title: "I haven’t heard a new song in 2019, it must not be Cai Xukun’s fault"

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[After having a car, the new car market] In October 2023, SAIC Motor’s own brand (IM motors) launched a medium and large-scale -, the new car focuses on smart driving, smart cabin, quasi-900V dual silicon carbide high-performance platform and other highlights, and it has reached more than 22,000 sales in three months. How is its current market and whether it is suitable to start, let’s investigate.

01

Coordinates: Guangzhou, a first-tier city in South China

Interviewee: He Manager, Sales of a Zhiji Experience Store

Q1: Among the customers received every day recently, what is the proportion of Zhiji LS6, and which groups are the most?

Sales Manager He:6-7% is already the backbone of the Zhiji store, known as Aston Martin Pingtai, and nearly 5,000 units were delivered nationwide in January. Many of them are white-collar young people who have just come out to work for a few years and want to buy a car for transportation.

Q2: What discounts are currently available?

Sales Manager He:The official rights in February have a car purchase gift of 45,000This includes 10,000 yuan cash discount, 25,600 yuan optional parts upgrade, more than 1000 on-board gift package, IM AD smart driving bag one year free use right, in addition to the old customers of Zhiji brand purchase, there can be more 10,000 cash discount.

Q3: What do customers like most about Zhiji LS6?

Sales Manager He:First of all, the shape of the LS6 is very beautiful, with uniform lines and proportions, especially the taillights, which can especially attract performance car enthusiasts. Secondly, the intelligent configuration of the Zhiji brand is also very high, with configurations such as one-click AI and high-speed elevated NOA. It is developed based on the quasi-900V super performance platform. Whether it is performance or charging speed, it is above the industry standard. The most important thing is that it is backed by SAIC Group and Alibaba. It has strong R & D and after-sales resources, and it will not be like other new power brands.

Q4: What do customers complain more about Zhiji LS6?

Sales Manager He:Didn’t the car have a small bug before, but it was upgraded and fixed later. I haven’t heard too many other complaints so far.

02

Coordinates: East China first-tier city Shanghai

Interview object: Miss Ke, sales of a Zhiji experience store

Q1: Among the customers received every day recently, what is the proportion of Zhiji LS6, and which groups are the most popular?

Sales Miss Ke:About 60%, mainly young people, around 30 years old.

Q2: What are the options for Zhiji LS6? How much does it cost to fully match?

Sales Miss Ke:Take the standard version as an example. In addition to black, white and gray, other colors have to be selected at a higher price. There are also many customers who choose, such as Ferdinand powder, Raphael tea and Monet green, which are very popular. These two colors are now 5800. For the rim, you can choose a 21-inch petal wheel. Now there is an optional discount, and the cost after deduction is 6000. The NAPPA leather in the car is available in three colors: rice, gray and blue, which are also optional. Now it is free for a limited time. In addition, there is a 6,000 yuan optional package with a limited time discount. This optional package includes a lidar, an AM AD smart car with one-year permission, a half-width steering wheel with heating, and a co-pilot screen and a lifting screen.If it is a full match, it will probably cost 18,000…

Q3: What discounts are currently available? In addition to official benefits, what additional discounts or benefits will there be in the store?

Sales Miss Ke:At present, we enjoy the rights and interests in February, 10,000 yuan cash discount and optional parts discount, lock the order and deliver the car to send charge and discharge guns, window films, floor mats, etc., as well as 5 G free traffic every month.

Q4: When looking at Zhiji LS6, customers usually mention which cars to compare?

Sales Miss Ke:Tesla, Krypton 007, and others have all been mentioned.

Q5: What quality assurance policies can Zhiji LS6 enjoy?

Sales Miss Ke:There are 5 years or 150,000 kilometers of vehicle quality assurance, 8 years or 240,000 kilometers of Sandian quality assurance, quality assurance period can enjoy free road assistance.

03

Coordinates: Chengdu, a new first-tier city in southwest China

Interviewee: Mr. Qin, who sells in a Zhiji experience store

Q1: What colors and models do customers generally choose? How much is the landing price now?

Sales Mr. Qin:Light colors, especially white, tea and powder, will be more popularBefore, there was a yellow to choose, but the order is already full. If the style is not selected, the standard version will be more. If you don’t choose anything now, you can get the landing about 220,000.

Q2: Does Zhiji LS6 have an existing car, and how long does it take to book a car?

Sales Mr. Qin:Yes, if you are not very picky about the color and configuration, it can generally be arranged. If you book a car, it will be delivered in about 4-6 weeks.

Q3: What is the actual battery life of Zhiji LS6?

Sales Mr. Qin:Zhiji LS6 has four cruising ranges, the lowest is the standard version is 560 kilometers, and the longest ultra-long cruising version is 760 kilometers. According to the store’s test drive car, it is equipped with a top four-wheel drive version with a 100-degree battery. The official cruising range is 702 kilometers. Go back and forth on the daily test drive route, drive a little harder, and it has been relatively cold in recent winter.You can usually run about 400-500 kilometersHigh-voltage fast charging can replenish about 350 kilometers of electricity in about 10 minutes.

Q4: When looking at Zhiji LS6, customers usually mention which cars to compare?

Sales Mr. Qin:This is a large supermarket, so customers who want to buy a car generally look at all the stores, so there are many models compared, the most is Model Y, as well as Wenjie M5, Haobo HT.NIO ET5Wait, there are still customers who will compare recently.

04

Coordinates: Dongguan, a coastal city in South China

Interview object: Mr. Wu, sales of a Zhiji experience store

Q1: What colors are available for Zhiji LS6 now? Which appearance color is the most popular?

Sales Mr. Wu:The appearance is white, gray, black, brown, Monet blue, pink, and yellow, a total of 7 kinds. The three basic colors are white, black, and gray for free. Other colors need to be optional and increased. Now the limited-time discount is 5,800 yuan. The lady who comes to see the car generally likes brown, Monet green, and pink. The store does not say which one will sell more, but relatively speaking, light colors will sell better.

Q2: Which models will customers compare when purchasing Zhiji LS6? What is the reason for choosing LS6 in the end?

Sales Mr. Wu:Mainly compare polar krypton 007, Xiaopeng G6, Tesla Model YThe final purchase is mainly due to the right price, and the appearance and interior are good-looking, and the high intelligent configuration are the main purchase factors, especially in terms of smart driving, Zhiji will be more advanced than Tesla, and the chassis texture is also good. The reason for not choosing Xiaopeng is the brand relationship, because Zhiji has the resources of SAIC and Ali.

Q3: Why don’t customers choose Zhiji LS6?

Sales Mr. Wu:For example, only the high-end version has high-voltage fast charging, and it is not as well-known as Tesla.

Q4: What aspects do customers complain more about Smart Self LS6?

Sales Mr. Wu:Because the shape is a bit like a coupe, the rear and trunk space in the car will be relatively small, but in fact, it is sufficient for daily commuting.

summarize

After having a car, through interviews with Zhiji stores in Guangzhou, Shanghai, Xi’an, and Dongguan, we can draw the following conclusions:

1. After the listing of Zhiji LS6, the attention is high, and young white-collar workers are the main audience;

2, the official February has a certain degree of preferential strength, including 10,000 yuan cash discount and optional parts discount;

3. At present, some stores have existing cars for sale, and it takes 4-6 weeks to order a car;

4, customers buy vehicles mainly in light colors, among which the standard version models are more popular, with a minimum of about 220,000 yuan to land;

5. Customers are generally satisfied with the design and intelligence level of Zhiji LS6.

6, the branding impression and the performance of the interior space are the shortcomings of the LS6.

To sum up, as the entry-level of Zhiji, Zhiji LS6 does win the favor of young consumers with its beautiful design, intelligent configuration and mechanical strength, which has been shown in sales, but according to our survey, Zhiji In some network platforms, there are also problems such as users complaining about poor after-sales services and high power consumption. I believe that in 2024, with the gradual construction and improvement of Zhiji brand, it will further improve and optimize the user experience and bring up satisfaction.

(The interviewees are all pseudonyms.)

In response to the hot SUV field in China, major car companies are taking the lead, constantly introducing new models, and completing updates to seize more market share. Honda CRV, which has a dominant position in the household SUV field, has a more eye-catching performance, and Honda, which is also a sister model, has also ushered in a new facelift, and the 2023 Honda model has been officially exposed.

As a sister model of Honda CRV, the new car this time presents a more youthful and sporty design style in terms of appearance, mainly to cater to the younger generation of consumers. There is a comprehensive improvement in size, which further optimizes the space.

In terms of appearance, it looks a circle larger than the Honda CRV, thus completing its internal seven-seat layout. The front face is equipped with a rectangular air intake grille, and the interior is intricately embellished with a wavy middle net. The light groups on the left and right sides are matched with several raised lines above the hood, focusing on the muscles of the front of the car.

The petal-type wheel hub under the side of its new car, coupled with the bumpy body structure and the overall back style, also highlights the flavor of the vehicle’s crossover.

In terms of the rear of the new car, the taillights on the left and right sides have not changed much, but in the blink of an eye, the interior has taken on a new look. In order to cater to the mainstream consumer group, the central control screen has also been changed to a suspended structure. The LCD meter on the left side of the back and a large number of leather materials cover the center console, setting off the texture and luxury of its interior, and the technological flavor has been comprehensively improved.

The biggest highlight of the vehicle is the addition of a seven-seat layout, which makes the vehicle more suitable for home use. As a brand-new Honda, equipped with a 2.0T turbocharged engine, the vehicle will also provide pure electric models to choose from. Would you consider such a brand-new Honda?

Honda Haoying has more tension in appearance than Honda CRV, highlighting the grade

In terms of appearance, both Honda CRV and Honda belong to the young and fashionable type, but Honda has stronger tension and more obvious sporty feeling than Honda CRV. Some people are more youthful and dynamic, and the sense of grade is also stronger. The black plastic on the front bumper of Honda CRV lowers the overall grade, and many consumers are dissatisfied with this. Honda’s side proportions are more coordinated, and with more dynamic and cool wheels, it is an aesthetic trend that young people are more pursuing.

Honda Haoying has better quietness, and Honda CRV can better grasp consumer demand

In terms of appearance, the two cars are different in sportiness and grade, but the difference in interior is not particularly large. After all, they are all from Honda, and there are many designs in common, and the materials and workmanship are also relatively similar. The pure black interior is very compatible with the appearance, while the Honda CRV also has a small disadvantage in addition to the more textured interior design, that is, many car owners report that its sound insulation and noise reduction are not particularly good, especially during driving. The isolation of external noise cannot achieve the desired effect, which further affects its comfort. Honda, on the other hand, has better handling of quietness and richer configuration options, which makes Honda perform better than Honda CRV. However, although the difference between Honda and Honda CRV automatic transmission models is not significant, CRV has more reversing images than Honda, which can bring greater convenience to car owners. Although Honda has more options in configuration, it is not enough to grasp the needs of domestic consumers.

In terms of safety, Honda CRV is stronger than Haoying

In fact, from the performance of the two cars, the strength gap with the CRV is not so big, but the sales of the CRV are far ahead, which is inseparable from the latest China Baoyan crash test. In terms of appearance and configuration, this car is worth choosing for consumers, and consumers have always attached great importance to safety. The China Baoyan test has deformed due to the front 25% offset collision A pillar, which has caused many consumers to worry about its safety, which is why the sales volume is not as high as Honda CRV. It can be seen that if you want to sell better, your own quality is the key. 200,000 SUV has problems in safety, which will make consumers unconvincing.

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The exterior design of Hongqi EH7 inherits the classic aesthetics of the brand, showing a calm and noble temperament. The front face features an iconic family-style design, with eye-catching chrome decorative strips complemented by sharp headlights, showing the perfect fusion of power and technology. The air intake grille adopts a unique grid design, and each line highlights exquisite craftsmanship and atmospheric texture. The overall style not only retains the traditional aesthetics of Hongqi, but also incorporates modern design concepts, showing the style of a high-end commercial vehicle.

As a refined and luxurious Hongqi EH7, its body lines are smooth and full of power, reaching a length of 4980mm, a width of 1915mm, and a height of 1490mm, showing a solemn and elegant body proportions. The wheelbase is up to 3000mm, ensuring a spacious and comfortable interior space. The front and rear track are 1645mm and 1655mm respectively, providing a solid foundation for driving stability. In terms of tire specifications, 245/50 R18 wide tires are used at the front and rear, and the stylish rim design is matched, which not only enhances the visual impact, but also takes into account the driving performance and grip.

In terms of interior, Hongqi EH7 is dominated by luxury and technology, creating a refined and comfortable driving environment. The center console is equipped with a large 15.5-inch screen, which clearly displays multimedia information and navigation, and supports automatic speech recognition control, making it more convenient for users to operate. The steering wheel is made of leather material to provide a comfortable grip, and supports manual up and down + front and rear adjustment to ensure the driver’s comfortable positioning. The car is also equipped with USB and Type-C interfaces, including 2 in the front row and 2 in the rear row, to meet the multimedia needs of passengers. The front row also has a wireless charging function of mobile phones, which adds practicality. The seats are made of imitation leather, and the main and passenger seats support multi-directional adjustment, including front and rear, backrest, height and waist support, and the main driver’s seat also has additional heating and ventilation functions. In addition, the driver’s seat also has an electric memory function, which makes the driving experience more personalized. The rear seats support proportional reclining to provide more space when needed.

The Hongqi EH7 is equipped with a powerful engine with a maximum power of 253 kW and a maximum torque of 450 Nm, providing the driver with a surging power output and outstanding performance.

During the journey of choosing a new energy vehicle, the Autohome owner was finally impressed by the Hongqi EH7. He particularly appreciated the unique exterior design of this model, as well as the sense of technology and luxury experience it brings. He said: "I was impressed by the spacious and comfortable front design and interior, especially the panoramic sunroof and palace-level sound system, as if he was in a mobile private cinema." In addition, he also mentioned the intelligent configuration of the vehicle in the sharing, such as 360-degree panoramic images and automatic parking functions, which made him satisfied with the convenience and safety of the Hongqi EH7. Among the many considerations, Liu Wei believes that it is these combined factors that made him make up his mind to become the new owner of the Hongqi EH7.