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Chapter 392 Kato Ichiro's Proposal
Jian Shimizu on the other end of the phone was stunned for a moment, and then slowly remembered what Kato Ichiro said.

"The president is talking about the project of introducing the rotary engine?" Jian Shimizu asked tentatively.

Among the several projects mentioned by Ichiro Kato at this year's mid-year summary meeting, Ken Shimizu was most impressed by the project of introducing a rotary engine.

After the Geneva Motor Show in March, Benma Motors had a strong interest in this engine. Kato Ichiro also formally proposed to introduce this engine at the meeting, but at that time the rotary engine was not installed on the real car. , there is only theoretical research significance, so the company's technical department proposed that there is no rush to introduce this engine for the time being, and it will not be too late to consider introducing this engine after the technology gradually matures.

But now, Mercedes-Benz has used the rotary engine in the WRC competition, and has achieved very impressive results. It can be said to be invincible in the refitting group, and no opponent can compare with it. This also makes Kato Ichiro rekindle interested in this engine.

Ichiro Kato hopes that the next new car of Mercedes-Benz Motors can also be launched with a rotary engine for sale!

"Yes, it's the rotary engine project." Kato Ichiro nodded.

"What does the president mean by mentioning this all of a sudden?" Shimizu Ken asked in confusion. Is there any connection between the introduction of the rotary engine and Feichi's entry into the Southeast Asian market?

"I want to use the Southeast Asian market to exchange the full set of rotary engine technology with Feichi Company." Kato Ichiro replied decisively.

"What... what?" Kato Ichiro's words really shocked Shimizu Ken, he never thought that Kato Ichiro would say such a thing.

This is the real "market for technology"!

Even in Shimizu's view, such a proposal simply lost the dignity that the Mercedes-Benz car should have, and it was comparable to the unequal treaties signed by Huaxia Modern.

In Shimizu Ken's heart, Kato Ichiro has never been such a person, why would he say such a thing today?
Just because the opponent is Mercedes-Benz?

"President, are you serious about what you said just now?" Shimizu Ken smiled wryly.

"Let me ask you first, if Feichi Company is determined to enter the Southeast Asian market, do you think we can stop it? Or in other words, do you think Feichi Company will fail in the Southeast Asian market?" Kato Ichiro did not rush to answer Shimizu Ken question, but ask it this way.

Jian Shimizu thought about it seriously, then shook his head in despair, "It can't be stopped. The most critical factors in the Southeast Asian market are price and vehicle functionality. In these two points, no company can compare with Mercedes-Benz. Their Mercedes-Benz QQ and Weipeng Hongguang are definitely the favorites in the Southeast Asian market, and I think they will definitely take the lead with these two cars.”

These two cars, QQ and Hongguang, are simply tailor-made for the Southeast Asian market, perfectly meeting all the fantasies of Southeast Asian consumers about vehicles. In this regard, no car manufacturer can compare with Mercedes-Benz.

It is conceivable that once these two cars are put into the Southeast Asian market, no matter what measures Benma Motors takes, they will not be able to recover the market losses, unless Benma Motors can develop a car that can compete with them in a short period of time. The target model comes out.

But to achieve this, it is also very difficult for the Mercedes-Benz at this stage.

"Since you can see this, then I think you should be able to understand my intentions. Once Feichi Company enters the Southeast Asian market, the decline of our market share in Southeast Asia will be an irreversible event. Since it cannot be stopped, why? How about using this as a bargaining chip in exchange for something we want?"

Kato Ichiro replied.

It is actually very difficult for Kato Ichiro to make such a decision, but all of this is unavoidable. If you don't bear it now, you will have no chance to hide your strength and bide your time in the future. Kato Ichiro must choose between long-term pain and short-term pain.

Taking advantage of the bargaining chips in the hands of Benma Automobile, in exchange for some available benefits.

"But, will the board of directors agree to such an approach?" Shimizu Jian asked worriedly.

"You don't have to worry about the board, I will take care of it myself."

"Will they agree with Feichi Company?"

"Let's try it first. In the next two days, you will fly to Huaxia with me. I want to talk to Zhou Fei in person." Kato Ichiro replied.

Even if he is notorious and becomes a sinner of Mercedes-Benz, Kato Ichiro is ready to try this plan.

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Speeding company headquarters.

Regarding the project of entering the Southeast Asian market, various departments of the Mercedes-Benz company are already cooperating with the sales company to make a layout. As long as the Mercedes-Benz team's tour is over, they can try to export some vehicles to Thailand in Southeast Asia to test the waters.

"I plan to go to Southeast Asia the day after tomorrow to find out the market situation there and see if I can talk to some local dealers. I will prepare for the listing with Mercedes-Benz QQ and Hongguang there."

In Zhou Fei's office, Zhang Xiang looked at Zhou Fei and said.

"That's what I want to tell you. Southeast Asia really needs to go for a while." Zhou Fei smiled and nodded.

But just as Zhou Fei was about to continue talking, the phone on the desk rang. Zhou Fei picked it up curiously, and it turned out to be a call from the secretary.

"Mr. Zhou, Benma Motors called just now, saying that their president, Ichiro Kato, is going to visit our company this Sunday. I wonder if Mr. Zhou has time?"

After the call was connected, the secretary said immediately.

"Ichiro Kato of Mercedes-Benz? Did they say why they came here?" Zhou Fei asked curiously.

Apart from a few normal transactions, there seems to be no close contact between Mercedes-Benz and Mercedes-Benz. Why did Ichiro Kato suddenly remember to visit Mercedes-Benz at this time?
"I just said it was to visit our company, and I didn't say anything else." The secretary quickly replied, "If Mr. Zhou doesn't have time, then I will push him away."

"No, just tell them that I welcome their arrival, ask them about their itinerary, and then arrange their accommodation here." Zhou Fei thought for a while before answering.

"What's the matter, is anyone here?" After hanging up the phone, Zhang Xiang asked curiously.

"You would never guess that Ichiro Kato, the president of Mercedes-Benz, is coming to visit our headquarters." Zhou Fei laughed.

"Ichiro Kato? I don't believe that he came to our headquarters at this time, he just came for a visit."

"That's exactly what he said on the phone. As for the specific target, I don't know yet, but it must be related to the Southeast Asian market. After he comes, everything will be clear."

Zhou Fei smiled. When Feichi Company was about to enter the Southeast Asian market, Kato Ichiro chose to visit Feichi Company. Zhou Fei would not think it was a coincidence.

(End of this chapter)