Luxury cars are not extravagant, luxury SUVs are collectively committed to 2.0T, do you still buy it?

  In today’s world of high oil prices and gradual changes in air quality, consumers are paying more attention to the fuel efficiency of their cars, and their awareness of energy conservation and environmental protection is gradually increasing, making cars with small-displacement engines widely popular in the market. BMW, Audi, Jaguar Land Rover and other luxury brands have also launched small-displacement four-cylinder SUV models. Their purpose is very clear: to keep up with the trend of the global automobile market, further expand the market space, and let more middle-class people realize the dream of luxury cars.

  This article gives you an inventory of several small-displacement luxury SUVs that have been launched or are about to be launched. What they all have in common is the use of a 2.0L turbocharged engine. There has never been such a petite "volume" in a large luxury SUV. Would you buy such a luxury car? Don’t rush to the conclusion, let’s look down.

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  Volvo XC90

  Volvo has claimed that all its models have an engine displacement of no more than 2.0L. It can be seen from the products that Volvo does not have a model higher than 2.0L. Including its high-end luxury model XC90. As a model with a price range of 79.8-128 yuan, only a 2.0T engine is bound to face no small risks. According to common sense, the XC90 must be very prominent in other aspects to make up for this "deficiency" to a certain extent.

  The Volvo XC90 uses a 2.0L turbocharged + supercharged engine, and the transmission is equipped with an 8-speed automatic gearbox, with a maximum power of 320Ps and a peak torque of 400N · m. From the parameter point of view, the data is still very eye-catching, even higher than the entry-level 6-cylinder engine of some competitors. The official acceleration time of 0-100km/h is 6.5 seconds, and the performance is still good.

  The price range of the Volvo 2.0T ordinary version is 79.8-101 7,800 yuan, and the hybrid version is 1.28 million yuan. Since it is a small heart, Volvo must put most of its energy into improving the "inner beauty", and consumers who buy this car are definitely not looking for power. Volvo’s safety performance and various high-tech are the real highlights. Sitting in the cab, this car will give you a feeling of "not understanding but feeling very powerful". Many electronic assistance systems are a little dazzling. During the driving process, the various screens and indicator lights of the whole car will transmit various information to you from time to time. The system monitors the driving parameters of the vehicle and the surrounding traffic conditions all the time. It is no exaggeration to call it a personal bodyguard.

  The Volvo XC90 is fully equipped with OurHours four-wheel drive system. The central differential is a multi-disc clutch structure. The front and rear axles are equipped with open differentials, and the slip limit between the wheels is completed by electronic braking. During daily driving, the system distributes power to the front wheels by default, approaching 95:5. It can be said that it is a front-drive car at this time. When the tires are slipping or in extreme situations, the central differential will distribute more power to the rear axle, which can achieve a maximum of 50:50 power distribution between the front and rear axles.

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  BMW X5/X6

  Perhaps looking at the launch of the Volvo XC90 2.0T model, BMW also released its own new luxury SUV 2.0T. The new X5 xDrive28i and X6 xDrive28i models will be equipped with a 2.0T engine and an 8-speed manual transmission. They will be officially launched at the Chengdu Auto Show, which opens on September 4.

  Regarding this 2.0T engine, it is actually the one used in BMW X1, X3 and other models. The maximum power of this engine is 180kW, and the peak torque is 350N · m. It is expected that the 2.0T engine used in the X5 and X6 will also adopt the same adjustment.

  The price range of the current BMW X5 3.0T gasoline version is 85.28-111 5,000 yuan, and the X6 3.0T price range is 93.8-117 3,000 yuan. If your car purchase budget is around 700,000, you should not consider these two models, but after the 2.0T model is launched, it should not be a problem to grab an X5. The reason why this is certain is that the consumption tax of the car will vary depending on the displacement size. For vehicles with a displacement between 1.5L and 2.0L, the consumption tax is 5% of the original car price; for vehicles with a displacement between 2.0L and 2.5L (including 2.5L), the consumption tax is 9% of the original car price; 2.5L-3.0L is 12%… So it is not difficult to see that the consumption tax paid by cars with a displacement of 2.0L is much lower than that of vehicles with a displacement of 3.0L. The starting price of X5/X6 in the future will be around 700,000 or lower, and the 2.0T version will also be reduced in terms of configuration as the future entry displacement of X5/X6.

  BMW X5/X6 all use OurHours four-wheel drive mode, and the central differential is a multi-disc clutch structure. There is no official news on whether the future 2.0T model will also be equipped with four-wheel drive system. The specific information will be revealed at the Chengdu Auto Show.

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  Audi Q7

  Audi last year launched the replacement of its large luxury SUV model, the Audi Q7. The new generation of Audi Q7 will launch a four-cylinder entry-level model with a 2.0TFSI engine specifically for the Chinese market. After the launch, its main competitor is the BMW X5 2.0T. In terms of appearance, the Audi Q7 has always appeared in a sleek shape, and this time it is also the case. Compared with the X5, the Q7 can capture the hearts of more consumers with its new appearance.

  In terms of power, the new Q7 2.0TFSI model has a maximum power of 185kW and a peak torque of 370N · m. In terms of transmission, it will be equipped with an 8-speed automatic transmission. The new car is built on the MLB Evo platform and uses Ultra lightweight technology, which will give excellent fuel economy.

  The price range of the current Audi Q7 3.0T car version is 82.8-123 9,800 yuan, and the price of the new 2.0T will be reduced by more than 100,000 yuan compared with the current model after the release. According to previous reports, the lowest 40TFSI comfort model and 45TFSI technology model will only be equipped with xenon headlights, while the 40TFSI S line sports model and 45TFSI S line sports model will provide LED headlights, while the top 45TFSI premium model will use Audi’s latest matrix LED headlight group. In addition, this model will also be equipped with comfortable seats wrapped in Wagner leather. The current Audi Q7 adopts the OurHours four-wheel drive mode, and the center differential is a Torson differential structure. The future 2.0T models will follow this drive mode.

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  Range Rover

  The Range Rover and Range Rover Sport 2.0T models have been approved, the fuel consumption test has been completed, and they will be officially listed in China in the future. Will the luxury SUV in the eyes of all men lose its status with the launch of the 2.0T model?

  From the picture, we can see that the new Range Rover will be equipped with a 2.0T engine with a maximum power of 177kW, and the transmission system is matched with an automatic transmission. And using the OurHours four-wheel drive system, the curb weight has reached 2345kg. Among the above models, the Range Rover has the highest weight and the lowest engine power. This is the real pony-pulled car! The introduction of the 2.0T model will provide consumers with more choices and further lower the threshold for Range Rover models.

  The price range of the current Range Rover 3.0T gasoline version is 155.8-176 8,000 yuan, all using the OurHours four-wheel drive mode. If the configuration of the future 2.0T model is also reduced, will the price be as low as about 1 million? After the new car is launched, all the mysteries will be revealed.

  Summarize:With the continuous improvement of emission standards in the global automobile market, including China, automakers are also forced to install small-displacement supercharged engines, which is also the development trend in the automotive field. The use of small-displacement engines makes the vehicle tax rate lower after entering China, so that the entry price of new cars will also decrease, which is undoubtedly a great benefit for consumers who like large luxury SUVs. Coupled with Volvo’s new generation XC90, which is now listed in China, there will be more and more large luxury SUVs in the domestic market with 2.0T four-cylinder small-displacement engines in the future.

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Geely Star Wish interior, art and comfort coexist, making the journey full of surprises

In today’s fast-paced life, the pursuit of a simple yet stylish lifestyle has become a trend. The interior design of the interior is the perfect interpretation of this concept. Its overall style is simple and generous as the main theme, abandoning complicated decoration, and every line is smooth and natural, creating a quiet and comfortable interior environment. This "less is more" design concept not only makes the visual experience more refreshing, but also reflects the designer’s deep understanding of space aesthetics.

In the choice of materials, Geely Star Wish also shows its ultimate pursuit of quality. Delicate leather seats, delicately polished metal trims, and the application of environmentally friendly materials all reflect the design concept of high-end and technological sense. The careful treatment of these details not only enhances the overall texture of the vehicle, but also brings unprecedented comfort to passengers.

In addition, Geely Star Wish’s ingenuity in the interior layout is also amazing. Whether it is a driver or a passenger, they can find the most suitable position and angle in the car, whether it is a long journey or a daily commute, they can enjoy the warmth and convenience of home. Intelligent configurations such as large-size central control screens and intelligent voice assistants add the charm of technology to this simple beauty.

In short, the interior design of Geely Star Wish is not only a visual enjoyment, but also a manifestation of a life attitude. It carries rich connotations in the shape of simplicity, so that people can feel the pleasure and relaxation of the soul in every ride. This is the charm of Geely Star Wish interior design – simple but not simple, see the truth in the subtleties.

Through the above description, it is not difficult to find the uniqueness of Geely Xingyuan in interior design. It not only satisfies the pursuit of high-quality life by modern people, but also sublimates the car from a simple means of transportation to a space full of artistic beauty and personal emotion. This design idea undoubtedly opens up a new direction for future car interior design.

2024 new Landscape Dreamer officially listed 339,900 yuan on sale

  On October 12, 2024 new Landscape Dreamer was officially listed, launching PHEV and EV two power four models, the official price 339,900 yuan, 369,900 yuan, 419,900 yuan, 469,900 yuan; plus the private customized four-seat version, Landscape Dreamer price with coverage 330,000 yuan to 630,000 yuan. Now set to the highest value 59,000 yuan rights.

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  This new car is positioned as the "dream mobile castle", inheriting the original design of Kunpeng’s wing-spreading appearance, with the longest battery life in the same class, the strongest power in the same class, the shortest braking distance in the same class, the lowest CLTC feed fuel consumption in the same class, the highest speed in the same class, etc., breaking a number of industry records, creating multiple "first in the same class" and "only in the same class", and the competition in the high-end new energy MPV market will further intensify.

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  The 2024 new Lantu Dreamer PHEV version CLTC has a pure electric battery life of 236km, which is the longest pure electric battery life among the existing hybrid MPV models, with a comprehensive battery life of 1231km. The cruising range of the pure electric model CLTC has been increased to 650km.

  Among the products of the same level, the only fully equipped intelligent electric four-wheel drive system can realize intelligent stepless adjustment of front and rear motor torque from 0-100%, still full of power when fully loaded, and can effectively improve safety on slippery roads.

  The only product in the same class is equipped with a million-class magic carpet air suspension + CDC, which is even better than some million-class MPV models, thus enabling consumers to enjoy the comfortable driving experience of luxury flagship cars.

  Equipped with Lanhai Power’s new hybrid engine, the thermal efficiency is as high as 45.18%, which is the highest thermal efficiency engine in the industry. At the same time, the fuel consumption of the CLTC 100-kilometer feed is as low as 5.36L, truly achieving four-wheel drive performance and two-wheel drive energy consumption.

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  The strongest performance of products at the same level, New Lantu Dreamer makes travel "zero anxiety"

  In terms of power, the 2024 new Landscape Dreamer ranks first in its class in terms of total system power, total torque, zero-hundred acceleration, and maximum speed.

  Equipped with Lanhai Power’s new hybrid engine, it can output a total system power of 420kW and a total system torque of 840N · m, with a maximum speed of 203km/h. Zero hundred acceleration of 5.9 seconds, matching the level of millions of V8-class cars and SUVs, whether it is fast start and anti-jam in city cars, or high-speed overtaking on small and long holidays and crossing mountain roads, it can be used with ease. At the same time, equipped with the only standard torque vector control intelligent four-wheel drive system in the same class, it solves the travel troubles in extreme environments.

  Not only is the power the strongest in the same level, but the user’s mileage anxiety can also be solved. The PHEV version is equipped with a 43-degree oversized mica battery, which has the longest pure electric battery life in the same level of CLTC 236km. According to the daily commute of 40km, a single charge can meet the needs of commuting in the city for a week. According to the charging pile electricity price of 0.8-1 yuan per kWh, the charging cost of the PHEV version 43-degree battery is only more than 30 yuan, and the working day commute cost is equivalent to a cup of coffee. In addition, under the CLTC working conditions, taking Wuhan to Shenzhen as an example, it is not a problem to run the whole process with full oil and full power, making the dilemma of users queuing up at high-speed service stations for charging

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  High-end luxury experience, New Landscape Dreamer makes travel more comfortable

  As a pioneer of high-end new energy MPVs, the 2024 new Landmap Dreamers also achieve the same level of benchmark in driving experience.

  Among the same products, the only one equipped with front double fork arms + rear five-bar all-aluminum chassis can provide better lateral support, allowing the vehicle to bring a good driving experience under various driving conditions such as acceleration, turning, and bumps. And the aluminum alloy suspension born for luxury models also has both lightweight and high-strength characteristics.

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  As the only model in the same class equipped with a million-level air suspension with magic carpet + CDC, the 2024 New Landscape Dreamer air suspension can be adjusted by 60mm lift. At the same time, the soft and hard suspension can also be actively and intelligently adjusted. The ADAS system front-facing camera scans the road data 5-15 meters in front of the vehicle to identify special road conditions such as speed bumps and bumps in advance.

  In addition, the 2024 new Landscape Dreamer is equipped with a super intelligent interaction system, which has convenient interaction functions such as intelligent four-tone area voice interaction system and ultra-precision gesture recognition interaction system, and human-machine interaction is smoother. 25 intelligent auxiliary driving functions make it have L2.5 level intelligent driving assistance capabilities, making travel easier. 

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  In the face of the problem of parking large cars in narrow parking spaces, the new car is equipped with APA full-scene automatic parking and RPA full-scene remote parking functions, which not only provide a more complete parking scene, but also enable users to use the remote parking function to achieve full-scene parking with one click.

  The only C-NCAP five-star safety certification for new energy MPV

  Landmap Dreamer is the only new energy MPV model in the industry that has obtained C-NCAP five-star certification (2021 regulation 2023 revision), and has armed safety to the teeth. The new car is equipped with 23 hardware sensors and 14 active safety functions, DMS fatigue monitoring system, 540 ° ultra-clear panoramic image + transparent chassis, all-weather battery protection system and other safety functions to ensure timely response to emergencies.

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  The new Landscape Dreamer has achieved the shortest braking distance of 35.79 meters in the same class, and also adopts the world’s first 2000MPa ultra-high-strength cage body structure. This strength is comparable to the landing gear of an aircraft, and the proportion of high-strength steel + aluminum alloy is as high as 79%.

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  In addition, the body structure also adopts front suspension seven-fold positive impact protection, and the rear design has five layers of rear-end protection. In high-speed rear-end collisions, it can absorb energy and suppress the intrusion of collision energy, fully protect the safety of rear passengers, and can withstand impacts at speeds up to 110km/h. Multiple safety designs make the 2024 New Landscape Dreamer an MPV model that can safely let children sit in the third row.

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  Lu Fang, CEO of Lantu Automobile, said: "As a pioneer of high-end new energy MPVs, Lantu Automobile has always insisted on bringing high-quality products to users, leaving problems to itself and beauty to users. In the future, Lantu will continue to focus on users and continue to enrich the high-end new energy product matrix." (Graphic: courtesy of Lantu Automobile)

Zhao Liying posted a photo of the celebration banquet of "Walking with the Phoenix", and the studio responded: Congratulations to the great success of the works produced by Zhao!

Today, Zhao Liying posted a photo of the celebration banquet of "Walking with the Phoenix" with the text "Happy Happy". The drama was produced by Zhao Liying, and it was widely praised by audiences and critics after it was broadcast. To this end, the crew held a celebration banquet to celebrate. After Zhao Liying posted the photo, her studio forwarded a response: "Congratulations to Zhao’s production for a great success!"

"Walking with Phoenix" not only achieved good results in audience ratings, but also triggered a heated discussion on social media and became a hot topic.

Zhao Liying posted photos and testimonials of the celebration banquet through Weibo and other social platforms, expressing her joy at the success of the work and her gratitude to the team. Zhao Liying’s sharing quickly went viral on the Internet, eliciting a positive response from fans and netizens.

The executive producer is a central role in the film and television industry. The job of a TV series producer involves many aspects. They need to work closely with the creative team such as directors and screenwriters to ensure that the artistic style and narrative of the TV series match expectations. The producer usually approves and decides on important aspects such as the script, character selection, and shooting plan to ensure that the final presentation meets the audience’s expectations and market demand.

In addition to their artistic duties, producers are required to manage and oversee the production schedule, budget and quality of a TV series. They need to communicate closely with various production departments such as producers, photographers, editors, etc., to ensure that all work goes according to plan and make adjustments when necessary. In addition, producers also need to handle contract and compensation issues related to actors, crew, etc., as well as business negotiations with partners such as TV stations and distributors.

An excellent producer can coordinate the resources of all parties, stimulate the creativity of the team, and bring high-quality TV series to the audience. For example, some well-known TV series producers such as Hou Hongliang and Zheng Xiaolong have achieved earth-shattering wins in the market, winning the love of the audience and the recognition of the industry. As a producer this time, Zhao Liying needs to ensure that the project of "With Phoenix" can accurately convey the spiritual core of the original work and its own artistic pursuit from script creation, character setting, scene design, shooting techniques to post productin.

(Integrated Sina Entertainment, Nine Pie News)

British architect Zaha passed away, his works include Wangjing SOHO and Galaxy SOHO

Zaha

Famous for Vitra Fire Station

  Zaha Hadi, a world-renowned British architect of Iraqi origin, died at 65 of a heart attack while being treated for bronchitis at a Miami hospital, according to a BBC report. She was known as the "witch" of architecture. She had four projects in Beijing: Wangjing SOHO, Galaxy SOHO, Lize SOHO and the new airport’s Terminal 1.

  Died suddenly in the hospital

  Zaha Hadid Architects confirmed her death on its Web site, which said she had contracted bronchitis earlier this week and had suffered a heart attack while being treated at a hospital. She died suddenly on the morning of March 31 local time. After the news of her death broke, the architects’ Web site was repeatedly busy and inaccessible.

  Extremely famous in the architectural world

  Zaha is well-known in international architecture, having become the first female architect to win the Pulitzer Prize in 2004, says Frank Gehry, a jury judge. "The 2004 winner is probably one of the youngest to win and one of the clearest designs I have seen in years. Her work is full of passion and innovation." Last year, Zaha became the first female architect to win the Royal Gold Medal, the highest award in British architecture, from the Royal Institute of British Architects.

  Zaha has designed many well-known architectural works around the world, such as the New National Arena in Tokyo, the BMW Central Building in Germany, the London Olympic Swimming Pool in the United Kingdom, the Abu Dhabi Performing Arts Center, the Innsbruck Cable Car Station in Austria, the Fino Science Center in Wolfsburg, Germany, the Cincinnati Center for Contemporary Art in the United States, and the 170-meter glass tower in Milan.

  In Beijing, Zaha’s work includes New Airport Terminal 1, Wangjing SOHO, Galaxy SOHO, and Lize SOHO.

  Zhang Xin, chief executive of Soho China, also wrote on Weibo last night: "I just received the shocking news that my good friend Zaha Hadid, an architect, died of a heart attack this morning in Miami. Seeing her in New York last week, I didn’t expect her to be the last of us."

  Zaha’s employee, Chinese architect Shen Jianghai:

  Her temper is just critical of the design itself

  "She has influenced almost everyone who does architectural design," Shen Jianghai, a Chinese architect and former employee of Zaha, told reporters in the morning. Since she was 19 years old and a freshman in college, Zaha has been her most admired architect, and this worship has continued to this day. It has not changed for more than a decade, and no designer can replace it. "It was Zaha who let me know that architecture can be different, and it was also she who taught me from my freshman year how important it is for designers to persevere!"

  Shen Jianghai said that in June 2010, he was fortunate enough to get an interview with Zaha Architects and then went to work there. During his working days, everyone worked in a small house that used to be renovated by a girls’ school, so they were able to see her often. Although Zaha’s temper is not very good, it does not affect the charm of a designer at all, and she is usually very gentle, and her temper is only critical of the design itself. "In fact, at that time, I felt that her physical condition was not very good."

  Controversies are also her charm

  Mr. Shen said it was not unusual for Mr. Zaha’s architectural work to be the subject of controversy online a few years ago over his project in Beijing, which was described by some as "the curve of God and the waves of heaven" and others as ugly.

  "The controversy about Zaha is not limited to China. In fact, the world has been full of controversy about Zaha since she was discovered by Japanese architect Isozaki after her first project. But this is also the charm of Zaha, because she has led architectural design to a completely different field. Without her persistence and even paranoia, people would not know that architecture can also be streamlined." Shin Jianghai said that what he admires most about Zaha is her criticism of reality and her non-conformity.

  Talking about Zaha and China, in Shen Jianghai’s observation, he felt that Zaha was very interested in China, and not just in the market. "In addition, she sometimes invites colleagues to eat, and she also likes to go to an expensive Chinese restaurant near Chinatown."

  Today, the Architect’s Moments are filled with tributes to Zaha. As Shen Jianghai said, without Zaha, he would not be who he is today, and his designs would not be what they are today. "Please go all the way, many people say, you led mankind to a new world, and then you returned to your planet."

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  The road to fame is full of thorns

  Zaha was born in 1950 in Baghdad, the capital of Iraq, into a wealthy, enlightened family. Her parents believed in the independence of education, and they invested a lot of expectations in their daughter. Her father’s son, a close friend, was a brilliant architect, and the brother next door had a great influence on the young Zaha.

  In 1982, Zaha won the first prize in an international architectural competition held in Hong Kong, China, strengthening her belief in continuing in this field. However, Zaha’s work was rejected in the first review. It was Japanese architect Shin Isozaki who had the unique eyes to fish her plan out of the waste paper pile.

  Zaha was so inspired that she taught at Harvard, Yale and other prestigious universities, and her design works cover almost all design categories, including doors and windows, furniture, sculpture ornaments, lamps, chairs, water glasses and tableware. Her paintings are even more avant-garde and have been exhibited all over the world. Her works are permanently collected by industry authorities such as the Museum of Modern Art in New York and the Deutsches Architecture Museum in Frankfurt.

  Ms. Zaha’s path to fame was fraught with thorns. Despite her early reputation as a "master deconstructionist," and despite her bold use of geometry and the many awards she has won, sometimes as many as four a year, many people still reject her bizarre designs.

Chen Hu: NATO’s eastward expansion involves countries getting closer and closer to China (Figure)


  On May 6, soldiers from Georgia and NATO listened to a military exercise at the Wajani military base near Tbilisi, the capital of Georgia. Georgia’s Ministry of Defence announced on May 6th that participants from some NATO member countries and partner countries have started military exercises in Georgia. Xinhua News Agency/Reuters



  On May 6, a Georgian soldier (right) and a Turkish soldier exchanged military exercises at the Wajani military base near Tbilisi, the capital of Georgia.


  An exotic exercise we need to pay attention to.


  Today I want to talk with you about NATO’s military exercises in Georgia.


  On May 11th, NATO held the launching ceremony of a military exercise in Georgia. The exercise was divided into two parts, one called "Cooperation Longbow 09" and the other called "Cooperation Lancer 09". This military exercise lasted for a long time, from May 6th to June 3rd, nearly one month. Around this military exercise, the media reported earlier that the United States, NATO and Russia had a series of wrestling movements. These actions have attracted a lot of international attention. However, I noticed that in our country, especially among military enthusiasts and netizens, it did not cause particularly great repercussions, and everyone’s attention was not very high. Why is this happening? Perhaps everyone feels that this is normal, because in recent years, the United States, NATO and Russia have often struggled and wrestled, and everyone is used to it. On the other hand, most people may feel that this happened in Europe, which is very close to Russia and far from China, so they feel that this military exercise is not within the scope of concern. In fact, although this matter is far away from us geographically, it is not completely irrelevant to us, but needs our high attention.


  Unlike NATO exercises


  We can look at the countries participating in the military exercise, including the United States, Canada, Albania, Croatia, Spain, Britain, Greece, Hungary, Turkey, Czech Republic, United Arab Emirates, Georgia and Ukraine. Several other countries also wanted to participate at first, but later refused. These countries are Armenia, Latvia, Estonia, Kazakhstan, Moldova and Serbia. From the list of such a country, it can be seen that although this military exercise claims to be a NATO exercise, the taste of NATO is not very heavy. The main European countries in NATO, such as Germany, France and Italy, did not participate, and the relevant people in Germany also publicly expressed their opposition. Conversely, a considerable number of countries participating in this military exercise are republics of the former Soviet Union, such as Georgia and Ukraine; There are also some former Warsaw Pact countries, such as Hungary and the Czech Republic, and even some Gulf countries, such as the United Arab Emirates.


  Looking at these participating countries, we simply don’t feel that this is a NATO military exercise, but more like a multi-regional and multi-national military exercise led by the United States. Some of these countries are very close to us. Although Kazakhstan rejected the exercise, it was actually included in the original plan, and Kazakhstan is already our close neighbor.


  After reading these, we will have a feeling, is NATO today still the original NATO? The full name of NATO: North Atlantic Treaty Organization. Open the map and have a look. The North Atlantic is the two sides of the northern Atlantic, with North America on one side and Europe on the other. Now, we can see that the participating countries are far more than these two regions. NATO has actually come to our doorstep. For example, in the ongoing Afghan war, NATO is actually one of the parties in the war, and it has reached the border areas of China. Judging from the current situation, NATO’s eastward expansion is far from taking Russia as its border. If it goes further, it will approach China’s doorstep. Some analysts believe that NATO’s eastward expansion may have been pushed all the way to West Asia, and even East Asia can see "shadow NATO" (which actually refers to the military alliance of the United States, Japan and South Korea). Therefore, although this military exercise was held in Tbilisi, Georgia, and its geographical location is far away from us, the countries involved are getting closer and closer to China. NATO is already a military force that we should pay close attention to.


  "Wolf Coming" Outlines American Strategy


  On the surface, these things have happened frequently in recent years, and the outside world may feel accustomed to it. Shout "Wolf" every day! The wolf is coming! " It seems to be a normal thing that the wolf has never come. But I think in the international strategic game, this way is exactly what big countries are used to: that is, through activities that have never touched the bottom line and caused conflicts, a normal state has been formed for everyone. For example, this military exercise, if Russia does not make a series of reactions, then coming down once, twice and three times will actually become the default or recognition of this reality. Once this happens, the strategic intention of the leading country in the military exercise can be realized peacefully and easily.


  You may also feel that the current NATO is not the NATO of the past, and the current NATO has become a tool for the United States to promote its global strategy to some extent. The military exercise under the name of NATO is far from NATO’s military exercise during the Cold War. From the participating countries of this exercise, we can vaguely see a sphere of influence outlined by the United States.


  For more than half a century from the end of World War II to the end of the Cold War, Europe was the most stable region in the world. But after the cold war, Europe has become the most turbulent and changeable region in the world. As long as you open the map, you can see that from the end of the Cold War to today, the changes in the map of Europe are the most dramatic among all regions in the world.


  The United States has always regarded itself as the winner of the cold war, and now it is trying to digest the achievements of the cold war and at the same time to further expand. In fact, this military exercise reflects the blueprint of its future sphere of influence in the eyes of Americans. This blueprint has been extended not only to the former Soviet republics and the former Warsaw Pact countries, but also to the Gulf region and even to West Asia. If we contact the so-called "shadow NATO" in East Asia, we can also feel the impact of this power expansion on Asia and East Asia.


  It is too early to talk about the decline of the United States.


  Many people say that after the end of the cold war, the United States seems to have been going badly. From a series of events such as the September 11th incident, the Afghan war and the Iraq war, some people say that the United States is on the decline. Actually, whether it is the rise of a big country or the decline of a big country, it is a long process. I’m afraid it’s too early to conclude that the superpower of the United States is on the decline.


  On the contrary, at least Americans or American strategic decision makers believe that American power is at its peak. Because they have just won a "cold war" victory that lasted for more than half a century. After winning, the United States will continue to move forward and try to win in a wider range. Then in this larger scope, we can vaguely feel it in this NATO military exercise in Georgia. Therefore, this military exercise should be said to contain too many subtext.


  From a military point of view, the significance of this military exercise is not great. It is very difficult for so many countries to hold a substantive military exercise, because the organization is quite difficult. Moreover, the actual number of officers and men participating in the competition is only over 1,000, which is out of proportion to the number of participating countries. But military weakness does not mean political weakness. Therefore, although the military significance of this military exercise is limited, its political significance is extraordinary. It gives us a sketch, or reveals a world map in the minds of American strategic decision makers in the future. This pace of expansion in the United States is bound to bring pressure and threats to other countries, and it is bound to trigger vigilance and rebound in other countries.

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  • The joint exercise of the four military regions of the People’s Liberation Army will be held, with 50,000 troops dispatched 2009-05-07.

  • Several NATO countries withdrew from military exercises to be held in Georgia 2009-05-07

  • NATO will start military exercises in Georgia, and Russia will deploy defense 2009-05-06.

  • Indian troops held a three-day large-scale military exercise on the India-Pakistan border 2009-05-06.

  • India, the United States and Japan hold joint military exercises 2009-05-04

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Survival status of automobile dealers: survive in extrusion, move forward in negative pressure | Titanium garage

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"In the past two years, Yongao has taken over several new energy brands (Wenjie, Ai ‘an, etc.) to prepare for the resurrection, and the result is still poor." An industry insider lamented.

Automobile dealer groups in Dongguan, Zhongshan, Huizhou, Zhuhai and other cities, with nearly 80 4S stores, fell into a situation of no solution for a time. Now the cars were seized by banks, the delivery was fruitless, and the employees’ wages were not paid back. After the storm in Yongao, they left a chicken feather all over the place.

With the fermentation of Yong ‘ao Thunderstorm, the survival dilemma of traditional car dealers has been put on the table again. Yongao is not a case, but a microcosm of the real living conditions of traditional car dealers. But at the same time, we also see that in this century-old wave of automobile revolution, automobile dealers are also accelerating their transformation.

With the continuous improvement of the penetration rate of new energy vehicles, the automobile sales model is also undergoing drastic changes, and the traditional dealer model is constantly being subverted.

China automobile dealers association once released a report that 2362 4S stores withdrew from the Internet in 2020, nearly 1400 in 2021 and 1757 in 2022.

Similarly, according to the statistics of the Federation, in 2022, 40% of automobile dealers closed down, and about 11 4S shops closed down every day. At that time, more than half of automobile 4S shops were at a loss.

In 2023, according to incomplete statistics, about 1,500 ~ 2,000 automobile dealers in China quit the network, among which there are many large and medium-sized dealer groups.

In February 2023, Zhejiang Zhongtong Holding Group, the largest automobile distribution group in Taizhou, Zhejiang Province, suddenly closed its doors and ran away due to financial problems. The 19 4S stores under Zhongtong Group have all been closed, and a large number of employees have not been paid.

In April of the same year, the stores of Chongqing Longhua Industrial Group, a veteran 4S group that has been operating for nearly 30 years, closed down or transferred, and its Longao Automobile Sales and Service Co., Ltd. was planned to be acquired by Dachanghang Automobile Holding Group Co., Ltd.

Similar cases of bankruptcy, lightning storm and road running are still happening. The lightning storm of Guangdong Yongao Group is not an accidental event, but a reflection of the realistic dilemma faced by the entire automobile dealer system.

According to china automobile dealers association’s "Investigation Report on the Living Conditions of National Automobile Dealers in the First Half of 2023", in the first half of 2023, less than 1/4 of the automobile dealers achieved the semi-annual sales target, and more than 55% of the dealers judged the profitability as a loss.

Even the head dealer group cannot escape from it. According to Zhongsheng Group,Yongda automobileGuang hui Bao XinZhengtong automobileHarmonious automobileJudging from the financial report data of listed companies in the first half of 2023, compared with the data of the first half of 2022, the gross profit margin of these dealers all declined and their profitability declined.

"Even if the head dealer, the monthly salary will be discounted. For example, if you sell a commission of 20,000 yuan, it will be good to get 15,000 yuan." A frontline salesperson spoke to the titanium media App.

This is still the case for head dealers, not to mention small and medium-sized dealers. "We haven’t paid for half a year." The sales consultant of Guangzhou Suitian Automobile Sales Co., Ltd. (Guangqi Honda 4S shop) said. In April last year, this dealer was also complained that the boss ran away because of financial difficulties.

Front-end operations encountered obstacles, and the capital market began to respond. Last year, the huge group of auto dealers, the first IPO in China, embarked on the road of delisting. You know, at its peak, its revenue in Ceng Chao was 70 billion, there were nearly 100 cooperative automobile brands and more than 1,400 outlets of its 4S stores.

It is not difficult to see from the financial report data of the huge group that this once brilliant dealer is also facing greater operational and financial pressure. In 2020 -2022, the net profit of returning to the mother was 580 million yuan, 902 million yuan and-1.441 billion yuan respectively.

In addition, listed auto dealer enterprises include Zhengtong, Xinfengtai,Harmonious automobileCentury United stock has been lower than 1 yuan for many days, which shows the attitude of the capital market.

Although the Yong ‘ao-style thunderstorm has the factors of poor individual management, with the disappearance of one 4S shop after another, it is actually a series of chain reactions brought about by the transformation and development of the entire automobile industry.

In 2013,TeslaEnter the China market with the direct operation mode, and quickly open the brand recognition by opening a direct operation store in the city shopping center. Compared with the traditional dealer model, the direct sales model is more transparent and open, and has stronger control over offline channels, which can realize unified price control, avoid mutual internal friction among dealers in the past, and damage brand pricing and image.

TeslaAfter the opening of the road, domestic brands of new forces in car-making followed suit, and the direct sales model was regarded as the main trend of new energy vehicle distribution. Some new brands of traditional car companies also began to open direct sales stores or brand stores in Shangchao.

The blossoming of direct sales model has impacted the traditional dealer model, and dealers and car companies have changed from partners to competitors. This role change has undoubtedly increased the sales pressure of dealers.

"The sales of direct sales outlets don’t care how much the company loses, thinking of ways to give extra discounts to promote orders, but dealers have to control costs and can’t stand it." An industry salesperson told the titanium media App.

At the same time, most dealer channels are fuel vehicles, but in recent years, the rapid penetration of the market share of new energy vehicles has hindered the sales of fuel vehicles, and under multiple pressures such as frequent price wars, it has accelerated the collapse of traditional car dealers.

The terminal transaction price continues to drop, and the result of price-for-volume exchange is that the increment does not increase profits, but most of the increment is new energy vehicles, and the sales of traditional fuel vehicles continue to decline. "Fuel vehicles are basically losing money. By the end of the year, manufacturers will make rebates and meet the standards and barely survive." An industry insider bluntly said.

The price war has not stopped. On January 1, 2024,TeslaOnce again, the first shot of the price war was fired, and the official announced the preferential policies. Subsequently, other car brands followed closely, or announced the reduction of the price of the model, or introduced limited-time car purchase benefits and subsidies.

In addition to external factors, the survival problems of automobile dealers also have their own reasons, such as the low efficiency of distribution model and the pressure on profits caused by serious inventory squeeze.

Under the distribution mode, car dealers will approve some models from car companies for sale. Whenever the market is under pressure periodically, car companies often "sell" new cars to dealers for their own revenue performance, which is the so-called "pressure inventory". However, car dealers mostly borrow money from banks to pledge their cars. Once the inventory increases and the leverage is unbalanced, car dealers will face a thunderstorm crisis.

According to an industry insider, titanium media App revealed that a car dealer approved a certain model of a traditional car company, and the car of the previous year was still in stock and not sold. Similar situations have occurred from time to time in various dealers.

It can be seen that the survival problem of automobile dealers is not caused by a single factor, but by the joint action of the whole marketing system reform, price war and other factors. It should be pointed out that the painful period of industry transformation is hard to avoid, but it is in every change and under the new market screening mechanism that the industry can finally be rejuvenated.

When God closes this door, he will open another door for you. For car dealers, it is not without new opportunities in the period of industry transformation.

"4S stores have experienced an explosive period and a comfortable period from scratch in China, and now they are caught in an’ economic crisis’ in a sense. The way to solve the crisis is to adjust the structure and change the way." Yang Xiaoyong, chairman of Lanchi Dealer Group, pointed out.

Shen Jinjun, president of china automobile dealers association, also pointed out that,Automobile dealers are going through a painful period of deep adjustment, which should be optimized from two dimensions: brand structure and regional structure.

"Dealers should make full use of policy dividends and fully promote the development of used cars; It is necessary to fully embrace new energy and change with the trend to create a new model of new energy vehicle sales service; It is necessary to hold the digital "bull nose", realize lean operation and promote the growth of user value; To be driven by the new retail of automobilesOnline and offlineDeep integration. "Shen Jinjun put forward.

According to titanium media App, in order to alleviate the revenue dilemma, some dealers have set their sights on the export business of used cars and automobiles. A car dealer employee told Titanium Media App, "Dealers have started to make used cars now. If new cars don’t make money, they rely on used cars and after-sales to support the facade. Now, the sales of oil cars have a high proportion of used car performance appraisal."

In terms of automobile export, it ranked 29 th in the list of top 100 automobile dealer groups in 2023.Harmonious automobileIt is already on the way to the sea. After undertaking the business of Guangzhou Automobile’s Ai ‘an last year, it jointly opened the Ai ‘an automobile distribution network in Thailand in January this year.Zhongda productsZhejiang Zhongda Yuantong International Trading Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of Yuantong Industrial Group Co., Ltd., isChangan automobileInternational companies joined hands to go to sea and shipped 800 cars into the Mexican market.

Of course, in the face of the new energy trend, some car dealers have also begun to access new energy brand models.This is a two-way trip between traditional dealers and new forces. Under the mode of direct sales for several years, the expansion of sales scale has also brought heavier financial pressure.

If the average cost of a direct store is about 4 million yuan per year, if a brand of new power wants to cover 200 major cities in China, it will cost 1.6 billion yuan a year, which is only the level of one store in a city. In this case, the dealer channel is obviously more cost-effective because it does not need too much capital investment in the early stage.

In order to expand sales contacts and reduce the pressure of direct sales, new force car companies have also begun to actively contact dealers.

Last March,XPENG MotorsTake the lead in "moving the knife" on the sales system, merge the auto trade team of the direct sales system and the user development center team of the dealer system, and implement unified management. In September, a channel reform plan named "Jupiter Plan" was announced, and a meeting of distributors was held.

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It is reported that in the first three quarters of last year, nearly 100 stores with low sales capacity were eliminated, including direct stores and authorized stores. It is said that the implementation of "Jupiter Plan" aims to gradually replace the previous direct sales model with the dealer model, so as to reduce operating costs. However, judging from a series of measures taken by Tucki last year, it has basically formed a "direct sales+agency authorization" system, and reached cooperation with ten domestic dealer groups such as Yongda and Guanghui.

exceptXPENG MotorsIn addition, some other new energy automobile companies are also reducing the number of direct-operated stores and expanding the scale of agent dealers. For example, Krypton has also carried out channel adjustment, increasing the proportion of authorized dealer stores (comprehensive 4S stores that provide one-stop service experiences such as experience, sales, delivery and after-sales).

According to the new sales channel plan of Kyoko in 2024, it is planned to build at least 500 stores, including nearly 200 new stores, and the proportion of "Kyoko" in new stores is about 50%. It is reported that some dealers of Geely’s Link have reached cooperation with Krypton.

Besides,WeilaiIt also prepares for the opening dealer model of its sub-brand code-named Alps. According to external sources,WeilaiIt is planned that the after-sales service and delivery center of Alps will be undertaken by a nationwide dealer group, while Shangchao Store will still adopt the direct mode.

For a Xiaomi car that has just entered the market with one foot, its new retail model is also a combination of direct sales and dealers. At the end of 2023, 14 dealers announced their intention to cooperate with Xiaomi Automobile, including national dealer groups such as Hengxin Automobile, Sichuan Ganghong, Jianguo Automobile and Yuantong Automobile.

Compared with the traditional cooperation mode between car companies and dealers,XPENG MotorsThe dealers of Guangzhou Automobile Ai ‘an don’t have to bear a lot of capital and vehicle inventory pressure as in the traditional distribution mode, but only bear the daily operating costs and don’t undertake the procurement tasks stipulated by the manufacturers. But even so, it is not a good business for dealers to undertake new energy brands.

"A (new energy) car dealer only earns thousands of dollars, and the manufacturer’s rebate requirements are not so simple to get." The sales of a dealer system are blunt to the titanium media App. It said that the homogenization of products is serious now, and it is the time to fight for marketing and channels. It is not easy to sell products and meet the rebate requirements.

However, it can be seen that under the background that the sales of fuel vehicles are blocked and the price war forces the channel competition to intensify,Automobile dealers have begun to take targeted measures, or strengthen after-sales, or add second-hand cars and new energy vehicles, or open stores in overseas markets. Even though some dealers are unable to withstand the operational pressure and disappear in the wave of transformation, there are also players who rely on transformation to stay at the table.

car dealerZhongsheng holdingIn the 2023 semi-annual report, it was mentioned: "The electrification competition in China automobile market has just begun, and it is more likely to be a marathon than a sprint competition."

This auto industry knockout not only happened between car companies, but also staged in dealer channels.

(This article is the first titanium media App, written by Xiao Man, edited by Sharla Cheung)

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China men’s basketball team 86-66 Cape Verde, four people are trustworthy, the biggest highlight of Gemini blowout.

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86-66, China men’s basketball team beat Cape Verde by 20 points in the warm-up match. The trend of the whole game can be generally used: four people can always be trusted, and the Gemini blowout is the biggest highlight.

China men’s basketball team beats Cape Verde.

First, qi zhou’s defense.

Qi zhou dunks.

Qi zhou, the cornerstone of the team’s defense, made a layup at the beginning, followed by a strong personal dunk. In addition to the layup attack after catching the ball in the second quarter, the most important point is that as long as he is present, he can guard the paint area, and the men’s basketball team can finally complete the top priority of overtaking from the passive situation, which is indispensable. Well, qi zhou’s defense is always trustworthy.

Second, Zhao Jiwei’s pass.

In the first quarter, at 6 minutes and 9 seconds, Zhao Ruiqiang made a sudden mistake and lost a foul. Cape Verde made two free throws and led 14-4, and Zhao Jiwei came on as a substitute. Then the team attacked:

Zhao Jiwei helped Zhu Junlong score three points.

Zhao Jiwei made 2 free throws, helped Zhang Zhenlin get a middle distance, helped He Xining score three points, and helped Zhu Junlong score three points as shown in the figure, instantly helping the team to overtake 15-14; Wang Zhelin stormed 2+1 and made 2 free throws, and the team ended the first quarter on 19-15.

In the second quarter, Zhao Jiwei helped Hu Jinqiu to lead the team 24-15, and was chased by Cape Verde. In the last 4 minutes, Zhao Jiwei came back. After his defense and combing, he helped Fang Shuo hit a three-pointer at half-time and helped the team lead 36-27. This has to say something about another person, Fang Shuo!

Third, Fang Shuo’s key ball.

Fang Chaoju, Fang Shuo’s reputation, once again proved his value in this game. After hitting a buzzer for three points in the first quarter, in the second quarter, we also broke through the distance between layup and helping Zhang Zhenlin, so that we can fight again easily and force 2+1 to help Wang Zhelin to dunk again. The most crucial point is:

Fang Shuo whistled three points.

In the final attack of the team in the third quarter, Fang Shuo used Hu Jinqiu to pick and roll, and directly scored three points in the third quarter to help the team build a 17-point advantage at 62-45. Well, Fang Shuo’s key ball will always be trustworthy.

Fourth, Hu Jinqiu’s offensive and defensive integration.

Zhou Qi’s defense is greater than attack; Wang Zhelin’s attack is stronger than defense, and both of them have shortcomings. Hu Jinqiu is the most trustworthy one who has attacked the all-round inside, which is reflected in this game:

Hu Jinqiu three points.

In addition to the inherent inside attack and tough defense, it is gratifying that Hu Jinqiu actually scored a three-pointer after receiving Zhao Jiwei’s pass in the second quarter. In the fourth quarter, the team’s attack was suppressed to almost 24 seconds, and he even scored a three-pointer at the top of the arc. Well, Hu Jinqiu’s offensive and defensive integration will always be trustworthy.

Like the above four people, the team is the cornerstone of victory. However, if you want to be 10 points behind and 26 points ahead with 81-55 at most, you need other people’s help. Gemini broke out.

Fifth, the outbreak of Zhang Zhenlin.

When the team’s attack can’t open the situation, Zhang Zhenlin can use the storm to solve the problem. His middle distance is getting more and more stable at present, and he even staged a strong dunk and was fouled by his opponent. The most important point is that Zhang Zhenlin’s defense has been upgraded.

Zhang Zhenlin’s supplementary defense

From 6 minutes in the first quarter to 8 minutes in the second quarter, the team was able to beat Cape Verde to 1 point only by free throws. As shown in the figure, the excellent defense of the team is the key, and among them, Zhang Zhenlin perfectly assumed the effect of defensive ties. Cape Verde pick and roll, he made up the defense to the three-point line for the first time, the opponent made a second transmission, and the right bottom corner was vacant. Zhang Zhenlin completed the defense like lightning. This picture shows the epitome of Zhang Zhenlin’s defensive end of this game, and his defense has been promoted to a new height.

Sixth, the outbreak of Cui Yongxi.

Qiao Shuai took a fancy to Cui Yongxi because of his outstanding talent. Today, he gave back the trust of Qiao Shuai and the fans with his performance. The performance in the first and second quarters was not too amazing. Can we fight again in the third quarter?

Cui Yongxi receives Zhao Jiwei’s wonderful pass and dunks it again.

Cui Yongxi cut the middle distance on the left side, as shown in the figure, and made a dunk with Zhao Jiwei’s wonderful pass and a layup with Zhao Jiwei’s connecting ball. He scored two threes and scored 10 points in a single quarter, which broke out perfectly, so the team instantly opened the score to more than 15 points.

Because it is a handwritten game process, the data is not completely sorted out. First, the general outline is shared with the fans, and then it is summarized in detail later.

As above, the general process of the game, qi zhou’s defense, Zhao Jiwei’s pass, Fang Shuo’s key ball, Hu Jinqiu’s attack on all-around, four people are the cornerstones for the team to win, and Zhang Zhenlin and Cui Yongxi’s Gemini can still break out perfectly, so a great victory comes naturally.

Finally, Qiao Shuai really showed the China men’s basketball team a qualitative change!

You wanted to go to Thunder that year? The former Rockets 3+4 center is suffering, and it is not easy to stay in the Russian city.

Great changes have taken place in the lineup of Houston Rockets this summer. One of the disappointments is that the Rockets sold usman Garba, Josh Christopher and Ty Washington. Their development this year was daunting and almost wasted.

Among them, usman Garba also accepted an interview with the media after joining the Thunder, revealing that he especially wanted to go to the Thunder when he was in the draft. The former Rockets center complained that he didn’t get enough chances, and Thunder is a team that suits him very well.

As the No.23 rookie in the first round of 2021, Ousmane Garouba was plagued by injuries in his first season without playing, averaging only 2 points and 3.5 rebounds per game. In the Rockets, his overall performance is not satisfactory. However, Osman Garba represented Spain in last year’s men’s basketball European Cup. At that time, his overall performance was excellent. Osman Garba also served as the main rotation inside player to help Spain win the men’s basketball European Cup. However, after returning to the NBA, Osman Garba could not win the trust of then head coach Steve Cyrus, so he had to play as a substitute and his playing time was scarce. Usman Garba has been in a low state all season. He averaged 3 points, 4.1 rebounds and 0.9 assists per game. His data is average, but Osman Garba’s efficiency is high, especially his defensive potential.

However, the Rockets seem to have no patience to train usman Garba, who was easily sold cheaply in the offseason and finally came to the Thunder. Osman Garba said that he had already made contact with Thunder coach Daniolt and general manager Presti, and believed that they would benefit a lot from Thunder’s tactical system, and the two sides reached an agreement on many issues.

In addition, Garba, usman, like the Rockets, the Thunder also looks very competitive. Shea Kirghiz-Alexander, Josh Giddy, Chet Holmgren and Rugenzdort are all young, and I believe we are a team. Usman Garba admired them very much. However, even usman Garba expressed his hope to be selected by the Thunder, which already has Chet Holmgren, Robinson Earle, Poksevsky and Davidson Bertain, so the situation has not changed at all. For usman Garba, staying in Oklahoma City is not easy.

Bye, 76 ers! Harden is no longer a scapegoat, and 16 million annual salary is exchanged for a new opportunity to start!

Bye, 76 ers! Harden is no longer a scapegoat, and 16 million annual salary is exchanged for a new opportunity to start!

The free trade in NBA is coming to an end, and all teams are basically over. However, in view of the fact that a large number of athletes in the NBA are still not employed, many people lament how fierce the competition in the NBA is. Not only veterans who are replaced by newcomers, but also young athletes like kendrick Nunn will choose to play abroad, which shows how fast the NBA is developing. The same is true for the head coach. Many retired head coaches may not be able to become the head coach of the NBA again. Two years, 16 million, bye to the 76ers. They should have been fired a long time ago. You shouldn’t put all the blame on Harden.

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This season, many teams have changed their head coaches. After Williams came back from the Suns, he quickly took over as the head coach of the Pistons, while other coaches, some of whom have retired, some of whom, like Silas, have degraded themselves and become assistant coaches. Some of them have lost interest in the transfer market and chose other careers, such as Doug Rivers, the former head coach of the 76ers. According to New York Post, the famous ESPN fired Mark, one of its critics, and Rivers signed a contract with the team to replace Mark as the critic of ESPN next season.

In the NBA, the competition between coaches is much fiercer and more cruel. Among 30 teams, there are only 30 coaches, and many coaches who have been head coaches don’t want to be assistants to others, but want to find a good opportunity. As a result, many coaches who have been fired will choose to be a new job and become an interpreter. Before Rivers was hired, two critics of ESPN gold critic Mike Brin, one was Van Gundy and the other was Mark Jackson. Later, they were fired, and their positions were replaced by Rivers and Doris Burke.

They all know that Van Gundy and Jackson are both famous coaches in the NBA. Van Gundy used to coach the Rockets in Yao Mai’s era, while Jackson, in Cole’s era, established Curry Clay’s tactics and has been exploring Curry. However, these two coaches have never returned to the post of NBA coach since they became critics. Moreover, judging from the current situation, these two people do not seem to have much advantage in the position of the NBA. Most NBA clubs would rather dig a few effective assistants than dig the head coaches who have left the NBA for a long time.

To put it bluntly, Rivers joined ESPN, which was the end of his career. Under Rivers’ leadership, the 76ers never got any good results in the playoffs, which made the 76ers’ top management very disappointed. Although Rivers had already expressed his desire to return to the 76ers at the beginning of the season and replaced the 76ers’ head coach with $16 million for two years, the Philadelphia top management did not give him this opportunity again, because the 76ers’ head coach only had $16 million for two years, and it was better to find a better one than to waste this money in vain.

Although he has left the 76ers, Rivers still found a reason for himself, that is, he still wants to be the head coach of the NBA. In the live broadcast, Rivers mercilessly discredited Harden, saying that he did not play his due level, so the 76ers lost the playoffs. Rivers’ remarks upset many fans. Although Harden’s performance in the playoffs didn’t satisfy them, Rivers put all the responsibility on himself, which is unlike what a head coach would do. Rivers always puts everything on Harden in the process of coaching the team, and Embiid always wants to get his favor. Now that he has been fired, he is still defending his actions to discredit Harden. Obviously, no team will pay for him.

In fact, many people think that Rivers should have been fired last season, but the 76ers’ top management still asked him to stay on the team because he had only three years left on his contract. Therefore, during this season’s playoff trip, Rivers faced a test without books, and he made a mess of everything. Harden has shown to the Green Army that once he breaks through, the defense of the Green Army will become more difficult, and Rivers also used Embiid to limit Harden’s possession time after he returned, which made the 76ers’ offensive slow down. But it’s no use talking about it now. It’s almost impossible to be a commentator and want to be the 15 best coaches in NBA history again.