Chery Automobile apologizes for the Tianmen Mountain challenge test accident, reflects on insufficient risk control and clears responsibility for damage repairs, and calls on the public to view the de

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To be honest, what happened with Chery this time surprised me.

I'm not kidding. Last year I heard someone saying that Chery was going to hit the high-end market and build a new smart car. I was quite confident. As a result, the Tianmen Mountain test accident seemed to have given Chery a bucket of cold water.

I want to say that it is actually not surprising that something happened. Especially in the research and development area, many things seem simple, but the risks hidden behind them can either be predicted in advance or not found.

I know some people say that testing costs for car companies are not low, but no matter how large the investment is, safety must always be the first priority. There are many cases, such as the matter of unnoticed details. When a certain brand was testing last year, the car fell into a big hole because a fixed rope was not fixed properly. It was the same for Chery this time. The fixed point of the safety rope accidentally fell off - this word sounds normal, but it actually looks like something went wrong with the tightrope.

Why is this happening? My guess is that there may be a problem with one link in the supply chain. The supply of parts like this shackle from major manufacturers is basically stable, but if the supply of materials is not strict, or the hook is too old and has not been strictly tested, something may happen.

I also thought about it. Although Chery claimed that no casualties were caused, the damage caused by the accident was not only the physical guardrail, but also reputation and public trust.

Chery officials also said that they would take responsibility. I have estimated the compensation. The restoration cost of the scenic spot may not be low. Let’s look at the special nature of the Tianmen Mountain scenic spot. Maintenance of scenic spots generally requires experts. If you are not careful, the time will be extended and the cost will be higher.

I just looked through my notes. Many of Chery's new product series have to be tested in extreme environments to be considered qualified. The setting of this extreme challenge in Tianmen Mountain is really thoughtful. When it comes to trial and error, things either go wrong in the details or fail at key nodes.

From the perspective of an industry insider who has never completed the R&D process, the root cause of Chery's mistake is probably at two levels: first, the safety measures are not strict enough, and second, the on-the-spot response capability is poor.

Tell me, why does this happen? Perhaps it is because the verification process was not done enough. Many car companies often go through the motions during research and development, especially during extreme testing. They are afraid of making mistakes. Instead, they try to complete the task in a "glorious" manner, and push it to the public in a hurry.

(I’ll press this paragraph for now) But I must say, is this kind of test in a scenic spot really worth it? Public resources are occupied and a large number of people flow. If something happens, who will be responsible? I have always felt that the core of R&D is risk management. I once saw a friend say that research and development is like cooking, seasoning is indispensable, but the most important thing is the heat. This time, Chery made me feel that the fire was not strong enough.

There is another detail. I quietly asked the engineers involved in the test: What brand is this rope used? Why are there any signs of looseness? They said: It is just average. It may have been used for a long time, so it needs to be checked frequently. This is reflected in the situation where you don't pay attention at ordinary times and make big mistakes at critical moments.

I guess you must be thinking: This car needs to be repaired. Can I run the 'Challenge' again after it is repaired? The situation may be more complicated than imagined.

After all, Chery has invested a lot of money in the supply chain in the past few years. For example, the reliability of domestically produced parts has gradually improved, but there are still some that seem to be reliable but are actually like thin ice, and it is expected that they will break early.

As a little digression, I remember that a friend of mine bought the Chery Tiggo series last year. He told me that the car was okay, but the suspension was on the stiff side and it was awkward to go over pits. Every brand has its own pain points. Chery may be more aggressive in suspension adjustment and has strong load-bearing capacity, but some extreme scenarios still require more consideration.

You will find that the purpose of testing is to see how the car performs under extreme conditions. What I pondered over and over again was the word extreme itself. For some cars, just running a few laps in the factory testing room cannot restore the complexity of real mountainous or scenic roads. Chery's choice of Tianmen Mountain this time is actually a real test, but the risks are also high.

Finally, let me talk about my own little experience. Walking on the bridge of Tianmen Mountain, I looked at the misty clouds in the distance, and suddenly I felt that it is important to pursue the limit through trial and error, but the bottom line of safety must not be underestimated.

This incident made Chery need to think about not only how to repair the damage, but also how to stabilize its mind at the limit. If you ask me, can future cars be safe, reliable, and challenging? I guess, there are no absolutes. But every time something goes wrong, you have to reflect, summarize, and make corrections. Otherwise, sooner or later, you will not be able to catch up with the seemingly safe footsteps of others.

(This paragraph will be suppressed for now) To be honest, the Chery incident makes me a little worried. After all, when car companies engage in research, it is not always smooth sailing, and the risk is always there.

But I also know, who hasn’t stepped on a trap? As long as you can learn something from it and fill in the holes, you can try again next time. What do you think?

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