All round car designer

Chapter 291 Introducing A3
Jiang Yang is more familiar with the situation in the European and American markets than any of them, so Zhou Fei wants to hear his opinion.

"That depends on what method Brother Fei wants to introduce." Jiang Yang raised his head and replied.

"how to say?"

"If we want to sell through our own channels, I think it is unlikely to implement, not to mention increasing our operating costs, and the effect is not necessarily good, it is better not to introduce."

Jiang Yang paused, and then continued, "If it is introduced through a joint venture like golf, then you can consider it, but the disadvantage is that this will further deepen your dependence on Forton Motors. It will be even more difficult if you leave.”

Jiang Yang's idea actually coincides with Zhou Fei's. A joint venture is certainly a good choice, but if you get too involved, if you want to get out and leave at that time, you have to think carefully, and you can't just wave your sleeves like now And went.

This is also where Zhou Fei struggles.

Joint venture is a double-edged sword, which has already been reflected in the country. If Feichi Company relies too much on this method, it will have an impact on the subsequent European and American markets, and even other markets.

The so-called can not have both fish and bear's paw, probably this is the truth.

"Brother Xiang, what do you think?" Zhou Fei didn't express his opinion directly, but looked at Zhang Xiang who was on the side again.

"If we continue the joint venture, it's okay. We can still make a fuss about the models. President Zhou also said that the joint venture models are also one of the issues we need to consider." Zhang Xiang replied with a smile.

"Brother, what you mean is that if we only import Audi A3 and A4 for the time being, we can wait until our own channels are more perfect before introducing them?" Jiang Yang immediately understood Zhang Xiang's meaning.

If only one model is to be introduced, it must be the Audi A3, because this car can share the same production line with the Golf, and it can be put into production as soon as it is authorized by Mercedes-Benz.

"You can say that, but for the A4, you can also try to sell it through imports, at least let European and American consumers have an impression of this car, right?" Zhang Xiang replied.

"Brother Fei, what do you think?" Jiang Yang asked Zhou Fei again, the final decision was still in Zhou Fei's hands.

Zhou Fei fell into deep thought, and only introduced the Audi A3 plan. In fact, he also considered it. As a compromise plan, it is indeed very good. It can not only satisfy Zhou Fei's wish to let Audi enter Europe and the United States, but at the same time, it will not be too expensive. Let Feichi rely too much on joint ventures.

"I think we can try this plan. How about this, Dayang, you go to contact Johnson and we can talk to them face to face. At least we need to know if Futong Motors' attitude is right." In the end, Zhou Fei still nodded.

"Okay, then I'll make arrangements. Let Johnson come to meet tomorrow and talk about this in person." Jiang Yang replied quickly.

In fact, there was no need for Zhou Fei and the others to contact Johnson, and Johnson took the initiative to find him. For such a big event as Zhou Fei's coming to the United States, Futong must have known about it for a long time.

So that afternoon, Johnson "accidentally" met Zhou Fei and the others in Jiang Yang's office.

It's all here, Zhou Fei simply talked to the other party about the introduction of the Audi series.

"Mr. Zhou, I have already mentioned to Mr. Zhang about the introduction of the Audi series. I wonder what Mr. Zhou thinks?" After exchanging pleasantries, Johnson also brought the topic directly to this aspect.

"We just discussed this matter in the morning. Introducing the Audi series to the European and American markets is naturally the result we want to see. We also have a preliminary plan here." Zhou Fei replied with a smile.

"If Mr. Zhou is really willing to introduce Audi, then we, Futong Motors, are willing to provide all assistance." Johnson replied quickly after hearing this.

How popular Audi is, Johnson is naturally very clear, being able to suppress the Lufeng series without any chance of raising its head is enough to prove the excellence of this car, so Futong Motors naturally wants to introduce this car.

But Zhou Fei's answer just now was ambiguous. He didn't specifically say what the plan is. Is it a joint venture or a self-built factory?
Zhou Fei smiled, "Of course I understand the sincerity of Futong Motors, so our Mercedes-Benz company is also willing to continue to deepen the cooperation between the two companies, and introduce the Audi A3 car into the joint venture company to enrich the joint venture company's models."

However, Johnson keenly captured the key information in Zhou Fei's words, only the Audi A3, is there no Audi A4?

"Mr. Zhou just mentioned the A3 car, what about the A4, isn't Mr. Zhou planning to introduce it together?" Johnson asked cautiously.

Compared with the Audi A3, Fotong Motors is obviously more optimistic about the A4, because strictly speaking, the Audi A4 is the most orthodox luxury car, and the A3 is almost meaningless, it can only be regarded as an entry-level luxury car.

Therefore, Fotong Motors hopes to introduce these two cars at the same time. No matter how bad it is, it will also win the Audi A4. If it only introduces the A3, it will be difficult for Johnson to go back to work.

"For the Audi A4, I have no plans at this stage. The A3 and the Golf are on the same platform and can be put into production immediately as an immediate force. For the Audi A4, a new factory has to be built, which is very troublesome."

"Actually, there is no trouble. If Mr. Zhou is willing, we can also be responsible for the construction of the new factory like the introduction of golf, without your company worrying about it. So please rest assured Mr. Zhou, this is not a problem. If it is because For financial reasons, Futong can afford all the construction expenses, and Mercedes-Benz can still use technology to invest in shares." Johnson said hastily.

The reason why Futong Motors is so enthusiastically busy is that it has its own plans. Firstly, it is because the Audi A4 market is indeed bigger. In addition, I am afraid that it also wants to take this opportunity to deeply bind itself with Mercedes-Benz and deepen the relationship between the two companies. The cooperation of this company, and this is the most important reason.

"Thank you Mr. Johnson and your company for your kindness. We really have no plans for a joint venture for the Audi A4. I hope Mr. Johnson can understand. If your company is willing, we can have an in-depth discussion on the introduction of the Audi A3." , if we don’t think it’s necessary, we can make another plan.”

Zhou Fei shook his head with a smile and declined.

"Of course we are willing. Mr. Zhou, don't misunderstand us. I think it would be better if we could introduce the Audi A4 at the same time. It would be a good proposal to only introduce the A3," Johnson replied hastily.

Something is better than nothing, and it is a good result to be able to introduce the Audi A3.

"In this case, let's make an appointment and let the two sides discuss this matter in depth. What does Mr. Johnson think of the day after tomorrow?"

"Okay, then we will negotiate in detail the day after tomorrow." Johnson nodded quickly.

(End of this chapter)