In the multimedia conference room on the top floor of the "Skoda Comprehensive Business Building", Zhao Guoyang made objective comments on the development status of France and the American automobile industry.

His sharp views and accurate comments made all the big guys present at "Skoda" feel a little unbelievable.

Skoda Larson and the company's CEO Rosici, after exchanging glances, opened their voices: "Researcher Zhao, your analysis is really in-depth and admirable!"

"Now, I look forward to you, Researcher Zhao, to comment on the island country's automobile industry and the Germanic automobile industry..."

After Skoda Larson said this, everyone in Skoda nodded and agreed.

Indeed, several major automobile companies in the island country, whether it is "Honda", "Toyota" or "Nissan", are all leaders in the brand power of small and medium-sized sedans and are also direct competitors of "Skoda Automobile Company".

Therefore, the big guys on "Skoda" are very concerned about the development of the automobile industry in the island country.

As for the Germanic automobile industry, it has been the benchmark of the world's automobile industry in the past ten or twenty years. If Zhao Guoyang can also provide an accurate analysis, it will undoubtedly be what everyone wants.

After Skoda Larson expressed his wish, Zhao Guoyang nodded "well" and began to prepare for the following story.

After silently sorting out the information in his mind, Zhao Guoyang slowly started to speak: "There has always been controversial about the pioneers of the island country's automobile manufacturing industry, but Mr. Yoshida Shintaro, who founded the Tokyo Automobile Manufacturing Factory, should be the most recognized one."

"The automobile industry in the island country started very early, but due to the failure of the war, its development was greatly restrained over a period of time."

"In the early 1950s, cars produced in the United States and Europe were flooding the island countries' automobile market. And there was a trend of flooding."

"Especially, the small-displacement cheap cars produced in Europe pose a fatal threat to the island automobile industry, which is already in a semi-destructive state..."

After hearing Zhao Guoyang talk about this, the people from "Skoda Automobile Company" look at me, and I look at you, and some smiles flowed out on their faces.

Needless to say, "Skoda Automobile Company" was also one of the several companies that shared the automobile market in the island country in that era.

Zhao Guoyang naturally knew this very well.

The reason why he mentioned this history actually resonated with the people on "Skoda".

After a moment of pause, Zhao Guoyang continued to speak: "At a time of storm, the island government risked its confrontation with the United States and implemented a series of major measures in order to protect its own automobile industry."

"In the 1950s, they began to impose tariffs of up to 40% on imported cars, and strictly prohibited foreign capital from penetrating the domestic automobile industry."

"During this period, some small car manufacturers have adopted the 'business cooperation' or 'technical cooperation' with foreign manufacturers in order to survive. Only the 'Toyota Group' relies on its own strength to develop domestic cars."

"However, just when everyone was not optimistic, the Toyota Group finally came out. Together with the later rising Honda and Nissan, it became the three giants of the island country's automobile industry."

Zhao Guoyang raised his arm and said, "It is no exaggeration to say that the development industry of the island country's automobile industry is the most tortuous among the world's automobile production countries."

"However, the perseverance in the character of the island people made them finally succeed."

Turning to Skoda Larson, Zhao Guoyang said seriously: "Mr. Larson, the three major auto manufacturers in the island country now have a fierce competition with your company in business."

"In my opinion, the island country's automobile industry is the most dangerous opponent of your company. If your company wants to achieve something in the small and medium-sized car market, it will inevitably be competitive with these island country's automobile companies..."

After Zhao Guoyang said this, the big guys of "Skoda Automobile Company" all showed a hint of embarrassment on their faces.

You should know that in the 1950s, "Skoda" was one of the many "snatchers" who entered the island country's automobile market.

But now, after thirty or forty years of changes, the island country's automobile industry has completely become an object that "Skoda" needs to look up to.

Skoda Larson knew very well that what the implication of Researcher Zhao just said was actually that his "Skoda Automobile Company" was that there were many places where he could learn from the strategies of these companies in the island country to learn how others were reborn.

However, due to the problem of face protection on his side, this researcher Zhao did not talk about it in a deeper way.

Looking at Zhao Guoyang's calm and indifferent expression, Skoda Larson sighed softly and said, "What Researcher Zhao said!"

"Our Czechosnovak automobile industry could show off in front of island automakers in the 1950s. But now... we are already far behind us."

Listening to the chairman's feelings, all the executives on "Skoda" side were blind.

However, everyone has no resentment at all about Zhao Guoyang who raised this sharp question.

On the contrary, everyone has a good impression of this researcher Zhao, who dares to tell the truth and has a high level and a wide range of vision.

Even Jian Ning Kellerman, the head of public relations communications at Skoda Automobile Company, looked at Zhao Guoyang with completely changed eyes.

After the people on "Skoda" slowly digested their own story, Zhao Guoyang touched his nose and tentatively said: "So, Mr. Larson, I will finally talk about the development of the Germanic automobile industry?"

Skoda Larson said "ah" and nodded quickly, "Okay, OK! Researcher Zhao, then I'll trouble you!"

Zhao Guoyang showed a relieved smile and began to tell the development status of the last major automobile industry power.

"When it comes to the automobile industry, we have to mention the Germanic country."

"In October 1885, Carl Mercedes-Benz designed and built the world's first three-wheeled gasoline car. His wife Bertha drove the car for more than 100 kilometers, and became the first female driver!"

"In January 1886, Mercedes-Benz obtained the patent. The Germans will make this year the birth of the car!"

"In the same year, Gottlieb Daimler also invented a four-wheel gasoline car. He and Carl Mercedes-Benz each established their own car companies."

"In 1926, these two automobile giants merged to establish Daimler-Benz Automobile Company. They also greatly promoted the development of the world's automobile industry in the following sixty and seventy years."

When I heard such well-known names as "Daimler" and "Mercedes-Benz", the people on "Skoda" were fine, but the members of the delegation on China all looked solemn.

Indeed, these two names have incredible magical powers in the eyes of the world.

When it comes to luxury cars, people's first impression may be "Mercedes-Benz".

Especially in China, where the automobile market is not yet mature, "Mercedes-Benz" has become a symbol of the identity of the rich.

In this regard, even the higher-style "Porsche" and "Maserati" cannot be compared with "Mercedes-Benz".

"...Overall, Germanic Automobile is famous for its good quality and safety and reliability. Luxury cars such as Mercedes-Benz, BMW and Porsche sports cars are well-known in the world car world. Their brand is so valuable that it is even above several American car brands!"

When Zhao Guoyang said this, the big guys present at the "Skoda Automobile Group" nodded and expressed their approval of his opinion.

Since Czechosnovakia is close to the east of Germania, there are frequent exchanges between the two countries, both official and private.

The "auto industry" that Germans are proud of is the most enviable thing for the Czechoslovaks.

When Skoda Automobile Company decided to introduce foreign capital this time, it had already been discussed internally and decided to choose the next one from several German auto giants.

But at the last moment, Skoda Larson, the chairman, disagrees with the opposition and adds the names of several other "auto manufacturers".

According to Skoda Larson's idea, if "Skoda" introduces one of the major German auto giants, it is certainly a very safe choice.

But in that case, "Skoda" will also have a great possibility, assimilated by the Germanic automobile industry style, and gradually lose its own characteristics.

And this is not the result that Skoda Larson wants.

What he thinks is the most ideal situation.

When the people in the conference room nodded and agreed with their own narrative, Zhao Guoyang changed the tone and continued: "Of course, although Germanic Automobile is very strong, it also has its problems."

"Blindly pursuing high-end and luxurious makes it very difficult for Germanic cars to develop the market."

"And, because of the high quality requirements, Germanic automobiles' annual output has always been among the world's automobile giants and ranked low."

Zhao Guoyang talked jokingly: "According to what I learned, among German automakers, the only one of the top five in the world's sales is Volkswagen Group."

"And even if it is Volkswagen Group, its truly unique products are only one or two. In this regard, it is still very different from the major automobile manufacturers in the United States and the island countries..."
Chapter completed!