2016-7-12 11:01:21
1. Ping An is promoting "certified accessories" to compete for a say in the automotive aftermarket. Recently, Ping An Property and Casualty Insurance, in collaboration with one of the world's largest certification agencies, the US NSF, jointly held a press conference on the production standards and certification mechanism of CBAP Certified Brand Auto Parts in China. At the press conference, Ping An Property and Casualty Insurance announced that it will collaborate with NSF to develop production standards and certification mechanisms for automotive after-sales "certified accessories". At the press conference, the concept of Certified Brand Auto Parts (CBAP) was first proposed, and the first after-sales certified accessory - a bumper manufactured by Dongyang, Taiwan, was launched. According to Mr. Zhu Yougang, Deputy General Manager and Chief Operating Officer of Ping An Property and Casualty Insurance, there are currently approximately 150 million insured vehicles (300 million licensed car owners) in the domestic insurance industry, with approximately 30% of vehicles being affected annually. The claims related to accessories account for approximately 60% of the total cost. It is understood that Ping An's annual procurement amount for accident vehicle parts is over 30 billion yuan. Through strict certification of after-sales accessories, consumers are encouraged to accept the concept of "equivalent to or even higher than the original parts". It can significantly reduce the cost of claims for insurance companies. At the same time, it is also possible to influence the host factory to make adjustments by guiding consumers. 2. Guplatin is optimistic about Tuhu, and its new tires will be sold online. Recently, a strategic cooperation signing ceremony was held in Shanghai between Guplatin tires in the United States and the B2C e-commerce platform Tuhu Yangche in the automotive aftermarket. Guplatin tires officially authorized Tuhu as the only e-commerce sales channel for its new product - energy-saving and environmentally friendly high-tech tires Eco C1. According to the cooperation between Tuhu Yangche and the American company, Cooper, a leading tire manufacturer in the world, has a history of 102 years and entered China in 2006. Tuhu Yangche was established in 2011, with an integrated online and offline service network as its core operating model. Its main products and services include tires, oil, car maintenance, and car beauty. Official data shows that the platform currently has over 10000 cooperative branches in 31 provinces, covering 400 cities. Dr. Cao Kechang, Global Senior Vice President and General Manager of the Asia Pacific region of Guplatin Tire, believes that the booming automotive aftermarket is known as the 'golden industry', and mobile internet e-commerce platforms such as Tuhu, which provide a combination of online transactions and offline services, have prominent advantages today. Because it can not only effectively improve the efficiency of various aspects of the automotive aftermarket, but also increase interaction with consumers. 3. According to a report on China News Network, not long ago, Xiao Zhang from Beijing bought a new car from a high-end brand at a nearby 4S store. However, he had to pay more than 15000 yuan for car decoration, including window film and car floor mats, among the purchase fees, which the media reported were mandatory fees for 4S stores. In addition, there is also a mandatory fee of 3000 yuan for car inspection and license plate registration. According to the 4S store's explanation, such charges are not unique to it, and the same applies to other 4S stores in Beijing. According to Yibang Power Network, the Shanghai Consumer Protection Commission recently launched an activity called "New Consumption, I am the Master of Automobile Sales Price Beyond Charge Consumption Inspection". Through an undercover investigation of 70 dealers' sales and services, it was found that the sales and services of various 4S stores were inconsistent. Although some 4S stores may have a good service attitude and standardized processes on the surface, their answers regarding the collection of additional service fees and service content are relatively vague. The phenomenon of overcharging is common, such as opaque prices, numerous charges, and services that do not live up to their reputation, seriously infringing on consumers' right to know, independent choice, and fair trading. 4. China will build about 500 self driving RV campsites this year. Recently, at the National Self driving RV Campsite Construction Promotion Conference, the relevant person in charge of the National Tourism Administration introduced that in the new era of mass tourism, the characteristics of individual and personalized tourism are becoming increasingly evident. According to relevant data, in 2015, out of approximately 4 billion domestic tourists, self driving tourists accounted for over 58.5%, reaching 2.34 billion. It is expected that by the end of the 13th Five Year Plan, the number of self driving tourists in China will reach 5.8 billion, more than doubling from 2015, accounting for over 70% of the domestic tourism population. According to tourism statistics, currently, there are 16500 camping sites in the United States and about 25000 campsites in Europe. However, there are less than 500 campsites in China that are of a certain scale and can operate normally, accounting for 3% and 2% of the campsites in the United States and Europe, respectively. In terms of RVs, there are currently 18 million RVs worldwide, with an annual total sales volume of around 600000 RVs in the world RV market in 2015. However, the number of RVs in China is less than 30000, with a sales volume of around 2000 in 2015, accounting for 1% and 0.3% of the world's total, respectively. The National Tourism Administration stated that it will work with the Development and Reform Commission, the Ministry of Transport and other departments to accelerate the construction of self driving RV campsites nationwide and promote the development of self driving RV tourism. In 2016, China will build approximately 500 self driving RV campsites. 5. The proportion of small car trips in Beijing has decreased for the first time. Recently, the Beijing Municipal Transportation Commission released the results of the fifth comprehensive transportation survey in the city. According to the survey, from 2010 to 2014, the number of daily trips for citizens decreased to 2.75, with an average distance of 8.1 kilometers per day. In addition, the proportion of car trips has shown a decline for the first time in previous comprehensive surveys, but on average, each car still travels 41.5 kilometers per workday, which is higher than the intensity of car usage in similar cities around the world. According to the analysis of the transportation department, there are multiple reasons for the slowdown in the growth rate of travel demand. Firstly, population control measures have taken initial effect, resulting in a slowdown in population growth. Secondly, the Internet and modern communication technology have changed social lifestyles, resulting in a slight decrease in travel rates. Thirdly, the separation of work and residence has slightly improved, and the growth rate of travel distance has slowed down.