BAIC General Manager Zhao Nailin, Deputy General Manager Chen Xulin and Feng Xiantang came to Bincheng. They visited Bincheng Auto Company and conducted a comprehensive survey on the company's auto parts supply status.

The investigation results surprised the three of them. Unexpectedly, Binqi already had a complete set of automotive parts supply chains. The components design, development, production and distribution of this automobile company are very complete.

Director Huang Zhaoluan also introduced to them that Binqi's auto parts 80 are produced by companies under Dongxing Group, and Dongxing also supplies auto parts to another automobile company, Harbin Auto. These small and medium-sized suppliers have formed a complete supporting system based on Dongxing and the two major automobile groups, and have produced 700,000 sets of auto parts per year.

Zhao Nailin and others were very shocked. In the past, they always thought that Bincheng's automobile production also adopted a large number of parts assembly forms, but the actual situation was not the case. Huang Zhaoluan introduced to them that over the years, Dongxing has relied on large investment and large construction to create large-scale benefits and improved the automotive parts processing system.

Dongxing has purchased many advanced parts production lines from abroad, acquired technical patents, developed them in cooperation with domestic and foreign countries, and developed them by itself, forming an advanced model for the development of the automobile industry.

Zhao Nailin and others felt that this was completely different from the funds and technologies that BAIC had to rely on now. It can be said that the automobile industry under Dongxing has truly grown.

Of course, the three of them were not only shocked, but also felt the urgency of time. After several days of research, they obtained first-hand information, and then they came to Dongxing Group and met Lin Johnson.

Zhao Nailin said straight to the point: "Mr. Lin, we are here this time to strengthen cooperation with Dongxing Group. We hope that Dongxing will participate in the Cherokee's domestic production project. At the same time, we have a reluctant request. Several models designed by Mr. Lin are very popular in China. We hope you can participate in BAIC's second-generation military vehicle research and development project!"

Lin Johnson nodded and said happily: "No problem. Deputy Minister Shi from the Ministry of Foreign Trade and Economic Cooperation has been here before. He introduced me to the progress of BAIC, and I also hope to help you in the process of localization of Cherokee. As for jointly developing the second-generation military vehicle, there is no problem with this, I will provide you with technical support."

Zhao Nailin and others still have a lot of confusion about the boss behind the scenes. The previous contacts they had met were all foreigners, and a Chinese boss suddenly appeared, which made the three of them very uncomfortable.

Zhao Nailin said: "I think Mr. Lin and your Dongxing Group are also helping the company while participating in the localization and second-generation military vehicles development, which is also of great benefit to your company. As far as we know, Dongxing has a very complete automobile parts production system, which is of great help to the localization of Cherokee!"

"But if you want to develop Cherokee parts, you still have to take time to develop them," said Lin Johnson.

Chen Xulin said, "Actually, Mr. Lin can completely simplify this process. Isn't it yours? Just use American technology and directly produce it."

Lin Johnson shook his head and said, "But I also have to take into account my feelings, but it is not as simple as Mr. Chen said. Now I think the agreement reached between the two parties is very good. 12,500 cars in five years, a total cooperation amount of US$120 million, and an investment budget of more than US$60 million. This price is very reasonable. It is worth introducing a car model internationally and building a car factory. "

Zhao Nailin had no intention of arguing with Lin Johnson. After all, an agreement had been reached between him. He nodded and said, "Let's look forward. This time, we hope to reach a project cooperation agreement with Dongxing Group on behalf of BAIC and set a goal of domesticization. The superiors gave us five years, but I think it's time to complete the domesticization as soon as possible. We can't wait for five years to get the cooperation full of temporary cramming. Three years is still more appropriate."

Lin Johnson nodded and said, "I agree to this point. While assembling imported bulk parts, BAIC will also strengthen the development of domestic parts. I think it's almost done in three years, and an agreement can be reached."

Then he smiled and said, "But let's not talk about any agreement for now. I want you to see something!"

Lin Johnson picked up the microphone and called: "Driving those two big guys to the headquarters!"

Zhao Nailin and others looked at each other, followed Lin Johnson out of the office with doubt and went downstairs.

Before long, two huge and unique off-road vehicles drove in from outside the gate. One was blue-gray and the other was military green. The two off-road vehicles had tall bodies, majestic front faces, and two round-headed headlights were embedded on the square pallets on the left and right sides. Just looking at the front of the car, it was extremely shocking. The three of them were very puzzled. What model was this.

I saw that the roof of the two off-road vehicles, the headlight perimeter and bottom covers were painted black, and they used 16-inch gear-shaped steel wheels, equipped with tires with good off-road performance, and a full-size spare tire was hung at the rear. It was really a veritable off-road vehicle!

Zhao Nailin and the other two were very shocked. They kept looking at each other from back and forth, and Chen Xulin shouted in surprise: "This is an off-road vehicle, which brand is it?"

Zhao Nailin and Feng Xiantang also looked at Lin Qiangsheng and waited for his answer.

Lin Johnson smiled and said, "This is the Land Rover Defender. The real second-generation off-road model we developed is not like the Cherokee."

Zhao Nailin looked at two very large long-axle off-road vehicles and asked in surprise: "Did you develop this car yourself?"

Lin Johnson nodded and said, "Yes, this is a real military off-road vehicle. It is not only equipped with a full-time four-wheel drive system, but also a central differential lock, with a displacement of 122 horsepower and a peak torque of 360 Nm, ensuring that you can walk on flat ground on any road."

Zhao Nailin said: "I use a diesel engine, why didn't I see black smoke?"

Lin Johnson nodded and said, "Yes, we have introduced new technologies and new processes from Germany. Of course, there is no black smoke from ordinary diesel engines. The diesel engine is strong and suitable for the needs of military off-road vehicles. In addition, we have also installed an inertial power supercharger, which increases power by 15 and saves fuel by 35. It has obvious effects on increasing power, reducing fuel consumption, reducing exhaust temperature and smoke exhaust concentration."

"You can actually create such an advanced off-road vehicle. I want to drive it around, how about it?" Zhao Nailin nodded repeatedly and said to Lin Johnson.

"No problem, we can find a bigger venue." Lin Johnson nodded, Zhao Nailin and others got on the car excitedly, and the two cars left the gate and drove directly west towards the test yard of Dongxing Automobile Research Institute.

On the obstacle course, Zhao Nailin and the other two drove two off-road vehicles unobstructed. Even if they encountered some muddy roads, they did not stump them. The performance of the off-road vehicle was fully displayed in front of several people, allowing them to personally feel the strength of the Land Rover Defender.

Zhao Nailin drove a blue-gray guard, and the simple and elegant interior gave him a very good feeling. Although the car was huge and weighed 1.5 tons, it didn't feel heavy when driving, and it helped the steering and the chassis were adjusted very comfortably.

Lin Johnson, who was sitting in the passenger seat, asked: "Mr. Zhao, how do you think of this car?"

Zhao Nailin nodded and said with a smile: "It's great. I didn't expect you to be able to build such an advanced off-road vehicle. Alas, our BAIC is behind!"

He sighed a little that people who have come to the future have surpassed BAIC, and they are in the field of off-road vehicles that they are best at.

Zhao Nailin asked Lin Johnson, "Mr. Lin, what is the purpose of showing us this off-road vehicle?"

Regarding Zhao Nailin's doubts, Lin Johnson directly gave the answer: "I think BAIC and Dongxing can cooperate to produce this off-road vehicle. Of course, if you want to develop the second-generation military off-road vehicle yourself, I can also help. But I still suggest that we will develop the second-generation BAIC's on this Land Rover Defender, how about it?"

Zhao Nailin was overjoyed. He pulled the car aside and said, "This car is very good and doesn't need to be replaced. The car has advanced technology and strong off-road capabilities, which is exactly what we need. If Dongxing can cooperate with BAIC based on it, we will be very welcome. I will notify Chairman Wu Zhongliang of this good news immediately!"

"Okay, no problem, I wish us a happy cooperation!" Lin Johnson smiled and stretched out his hand, holding it heavily with Zhao Nailin. It will be continued.
Chapter completed!