From 1894BenzLaunched its first mass-produced model VELO so far, worldwidecarIndustry has undergone more than a century of development. In the centuries-old history, automobiles are now no longer the exclusive items of a few people, and they have begun to enter thousands of households. In 2018, the famous German car brand BMW (BMW) The 100th anniversary after the name change, today, Uncle Che will come to detail those auto manufacturers that have survived a hundred years and the glorious years they have experienced.
Mercedes-Benz (Mercedes-Benz) was founded: 1871
As the inventor of the automobile, Mercedes-Benz is recognized as one of the most successful luxury brand automobile manufacturers in the world. As early as the 1880s, the two founders of the automotive industry, Carl Benz and Gottlieb Daimler, respectively founded their own car companies, and later merged into the current Mercedes-Benz.
In the more than one hundred years of Mercedes-Benz's history, many classic models have appeared:
(Benz 600)
Once the Mercedes-Benz 600 was launched in the 1960s, it was bought by celebrities from all over the world in politics and business circles. This car was code-named W100, and it was almost the most luxurious car in the world at that time. Mercedes-Benz does not remember the cost of building this car, all cars are equipped with a set of 6.3L V8 engine. You know, the daily maintenance of this car alone is enough for you to buy a new family car.
(Ford Thunderbird)
The Ford Thunderbird, a model of the rich era, was born in the 1960s. At this time, the American economy after World War II ushered in a period of rapid development. The baby boomers also gradually grew up. They were restless and eager to consume. The pursuit of individuality has become synonymous with this generation. The Thunderbird was born in this way. The stylish appearance, elegant round headlights and exaggerated body lines suddenly ignited the passion of young Americans. To this day, many Americans still retain the same one. Thunderbird, and what was sealed along with it was the memory of youth that could not be returned.
(New and oldMustangCompared)
As the most famous muscle sports car, the Ford Mustang has a history of more than 50 years. After World War II, the United States gradually became popular in a racing competition similar to straight-line acceleration. And if you want to achieve good results in straight acceleration, the engine must have a very high explosiveness. Therefore, the major automobile manufacturers in the United States have begun to study high-horsepower cars, which have always been talked about by car friends. American muscle car, Mustang is the representative of American muscle car. The straight front, wide air intake grille, and the masculine appearance of the Mustang is enough to show its tough guy qualities. The excellent performance and approachable price made the Mustang an instant hit when it first appeared. On the first day it was launched, dealers across the United States received 22,000 orders.
(Ford F series pickup truck)
Uncle Che’s friends who have come back from the United States often talk about American car culture, and a major feature is the pickup trucks full of streets in the United States. Although this type of vehicle with certain loading and unloading capabilities and off-road capabilities is not very useful in China, it is not very useful in China. The United States is extremely popular. Ford's F-150 pickup truck, also known as the Raptor, has set the myth of No. 1 pickup truck sales in the United States for 35 consecutive years.
Buick (Buick) was founded: 1904
Buick can be said to be one of the first foreign car brands to enter China. As early as the Republic of China, Sun Yat-sen, the founding father of the country, and the marshal Zhang Xueliang, all took Buick cars. What many people don't know is that Buick went bankrupt at the beginning of its establishment. In November 1904, a businessman named William Durant bought Buick, and since then led Buick back on track. In 1908, hundreds of American automakers based on Buick jointly formed the current General Motors Group.
(Buick Riviera)
As Ford's direct competitor in the United States, Buick has always given people a sense of calm and low-key. With Ford's explosive models one after another, Buick has been left behind in sales figures. In 1963, the Buick Riviera came out. In the design, Buick abandoned its usual calm style and adopted a sculpturally hard body line design. In the following years, the design continued to improve, and the shape gradually became avant-garde. It is powered by a 7.5L V8 engine with a maximum power of 250 horsepower. Riviera's excellent power performance and fashionable exterior design have won a good sales volume for this car.
Buick has been relatively successful in exploring the Chinese market. As early as 1978, it proposed a joint venture with China and established Shanghai General Motors Co., Ltd. in 1997. In addition, Buick has also launched several special Chinese models tailored for China, and has achieved good sales in the Chinese market.
Aston Martin (Aston? Martin) was founded: 1913
When it comes to Aston Martin, everyone will express a desire from the depths of their eyes. As the queen's car of James Bond, the protagonist of the famous action film "007", Aston Martin, like Bond, has a gentleman and passion just right. To borrow a sentence from the famous car talk show "Top Gear": "Elegant but not artificial, strong but not agitated, outstanding but not public." Yes, this is the century-old supercar brand Aston Martin.
(Aston? Martin DB2)
Aston Martin has racing genes since its founding, and has won many racing awards in the early days. In 1949, Aston Martin won the top three in the Le Mans 24 Hours Rally with two DB2s, which also made Aston Martin more and more exposedpublicbefore.
(007 and Aston Martin)
With the popularity of the "007" series of movies all over the world, Aston Martin, as Bond's car, has appeared on the big screen time and time again and created one classic shot after another.
(Aston? Martin DB9)
Many people think that Aston Martin is similar in design to Jaguar, and it may also come from the British Isles. Aston Martin regards "beauty" as the core element of its design concept. It is worth mentioning that Aston Martin is not only constantly innovating in engine technology, pursuing higher speed, but also striving to get closer to the golden ratio in body design, and strive for excellence in workmanship and materials. Handcrafted and meticulously crafted have gradually become synonymous with Aston Martin. It is not difficult to explain why the crew of "007" is so obsessed with using Aston Martin.
BMW was founded: 1916
When BMW was first introduced to the country, it was not called BMW, but "Bayer". Later, in 1992, it was renamed BMW, which is now a familiar name. In fact, BMW has not only changed its name in China, but also has a famous name change in BMW's entire development history.
BMW was first founded in 1916, and its founder was the son of Nicholas Otto, the famous inventor of the internal combustion engine. At the beginning of its establishment, BMW did not have an automobile business, but a veritable aircraft manufacturing company, and it was a great success with the help of military orders. BFW (Bayerische Flugzeug Werke, Bavarian Aircraft Manufacturing Company) was established in 1916. Then it was renamed Bayerische Motoren Werke AG (Bavarian Engine Manufacturing Plant) in 1918, which is the BMW that is still in use today.
(BMW’s first KR1 motorcycle)
After the end of the First World War, the "Versailles Treaty" restricted the German aviation industry, and BMW was unable to continue its development in the aircraft business, and subsequently turned to motorcycle manufacturing. In 1919, it launched its first motorcycle KR1. In the following years, BMW's motorcycle business was a great success. In the 1920s, motorcycles have basically become BMW's main source of profit.
What many people don't know is that even today, BMW still retains their motorcycle business and constantly updates their understanding of high-end motorcycles.
(Nowadays BMW motorcycles)
BMW, which is flourishing in the motorcycle field, also chose to enter the automotive field and acquired Eisenach Motors in 1928. Nowadays, BMW’s “double-kidney” intake grille has long become its iconic family design, and BMW’s first in-line six-cylinder engine 303 model adopted the “double-kidney” intake grille for the first time. modeling.
(BMW 303, first used kidney grille shape and still used today)
But the development of BMW has not been smooth sailing. Although BMW has a lot of products, its sales have not been guaranteed. Its sales in the luxury car segment are not as good as Mercedes-Benz, and it has lost to the public in the low-end car market. Dismal sales made BMW once faced a bankruptcy crisis. At the BMW shareholder meeting held in 1959, even the proposal of whether it should be acquired by Mercedes-Benz has begun to be discussed.
(BMW NEW CLASS)
The BMW New class was born in 1962, which can almost be regarded as a watershed in the history of BMW's development. The German market has always paid more attention to the handling performance of vehicles. The New class has received unanimous praise from the German media once it was born. It has also been a great success in the market. Relying on its excellent performance and outstanding appearance, BMW has survived the economic crisis. , And established BMW's sports style in the future.
(BMW E30, second-generation BMW 3-series models)
With the success of New Class, BMW realized that it should find its own position and regard control as its core competitiveness. Subsequently, BMW introduced the first-generation 3 series with the chassis code-named E21, and its successor, the E30, made the BMW 3 series famous by virtue of its excellent handling performance. The saying "Sit on Mercedes-Benz and drive BMW" has always been circulated in the market, and BMW has also continued its excellent handling performance through generations of models to this day.
Uncle Che concluded: Of course, in addition to the several car companies mentioned by Uncle Che above, Audi, Chevrolet, Alfa Romeo, etc. also have a history of 100 years. In the long history, a large number of car manufacturers have appeared, although many of them have long been eliminated by history, and even forgotten by the world. But these auto brands, once as the top part of the industry, shoulder the dream of the entire industry, and have made unparalleled contributions to the great achievements of today's auto industry.
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