Knowing the cause of the problem doesn't mean it's going to be solved right away. If we really want to take a strong medicine to cure this problem and completely eradicate this evil, I am afraid that the impact on the Ford Group will be greater than the impact in this situation, and in order to maintain their current position, in a critical situation, those interest groups are not without the possibility of breaking the net.

The father and son finally decided to take a relatively gentle, gradual approach to gradually change the dilemma faced by the company, and at the same time gradually reform and streamline the company's management system, then the most important thing for the Ford Group at the moment is to launch a new car that can attract widespread attention in the market.

To this end, the elder Ford has mobilized its own Ford Group's research institutes around the world to work towards this goal, so that it can provide a suitable model for this strategy.

It was at this time that Bill was found in Alice. Ford introduced him to his company's epoch-making automotive safety products: ABS+EBD. This epoch-making automotive safety product attracted a lot of attention from the Ford Group when it was launched, and it was first applied to Lincoln, Ford's luxury car brand.

Both Ford father and son were excited by the sales of Lincoln cars equipped with ABS+EBD, that is, in the same year, the sales of Lincoln cars equipped with ABS+EBD surpassed that of their old rivals: General Motors' Cadillac. Ford has made a beautiful comeback in the high-end luxury car segment.

Since then, the cooperation between Alice Group and Ford Motor Group has gradually deepened. With the deepening of the cooperation between the two parties, in the subsequent cooperation, various advanced auto parts of Alice Group have been applied to Ford Motor, including improved ABS+EBD and ceramic brake system.

And today, Bill. Ford finally saw the Ford Group's greatest hope: if it could introduce these Alice Group cars to the United States for production, then Bill. Ford is almost certain that with the appearance and good performance of these cars, it will be able to reverse the current relatively unfavorable situation of Ford cars in the American car market!

"Whose logo is on these cars sold in the U.S. market?" Alice asked this crucial question.

"Car logos? Of course, it's our Ford logo. "At first glance, Alice's words, Bill. Ford was stunned, "Selling with our Ford logo, these cars can quickly gain the trust of the American people." But if you hang the logo of your Alice Group. How receptive do you think U.S. consumers are to these cars? ”

Bill. Ford's words are good, but it's an unavoidable question, a car brand that has never existed, even if they launch a beautiful model, I guess not many people dare to try it - of course. The exception is for the deformed car market in China.

"Well, my suggestion is to put your Ford logo on the front and our Alice Kirin logo on the rear," he said. Ford wanted to say something, Alice naturally knew what this guy wanted to say, and blocked the family's mouth before this guy said it, "Of course, in terms of publicity in the future, you can say that these cars are these models jointly developed by your Ford Group and our Alice Group." What do you think? This gives you a big advantage. ”

This is not wrong at all, if the Ford Group is really allowed to promote the new car after it is put on the market in the future, the Ford Group does not need to spend a penny of research funds, and it can earn a good reputation for nothing, which is not only a huge boost to the prestige of the Ford Group, but also a huge boost to the influence of the Alice Group in the automobile market. This proposal is a good one, a win-win situation for both parties.

In this regard, since the Alice Group has made such a big concession, Ford has no problem with the issue of the car logo at all.

As for the cheapness that the Ford Group makes from it. Zhang Lan thinks about it very much, since she wants to cooperate, that is, everyone can make money to be called cooperation, how can there be a little cheap and not let others make money?

Things came to this. Basically, the foundation for cooperation between the two sides has been laid out. Within the framework of the Ford negotiations, the rest of the matter is left to the negotiators of the two companies to negotiate, and there is nothing to do with these bosses.

For being able to achieve such success, Bill. Ford was in a good mood and couldn't help but have a drink with Alice. In the end, he sighed rather greedily: "If there is another pickup, it will be even better!" ”

Pickup? Hear Bill. Ford's words, Zhang Lan was stunned, and then remembered that pickup trucks, which are discriminated against and not very popular in China, are one of the symbols of practical and luxury cars in the United States, and the market share of pickup trucks in the United States market accounts for almost 20 percent of the American automobile market.

In the United States, pickup trucks are not discriminated against in any way compared to China. In fact, in the United States, the pickup truck is derived from the car, the meaning of the pickup truck in English is "the car with part of the roof removed", not only the comfort and handling are not inferior to the ordinary car, but also the carrying performance and power performance are greatly better than the ordinary car. Even in terms of price, due to the fine workmanship, strong power, and practicality, pickup trucks are much more expensive than ordinary sedans.

It's not just ordinary people who like pickup trucks, but even those billionaires who also like this kind of practical model. In particular, large-displacement full-size pickup trucks with an engine displacement of more than four liters are even more popular with the wealthy class in the United States, because they value the multi-function and "just gas" of the pickup. For example, Microsoft Group President Bill Brown, who came to attend the Alice Group's car production ceremony. Gates, he owns two Ford pickups, and often drives them to work in his pickups. This guy doesn't have the feeling that those people in China feel embarrassed to drive a pickup truck.

"Speaking of pickups, our company has really designed a large-displacement full-size luxury pickup," Zhang Lan's eyes rolled, and he instantly came up with an idea: Why don't you eat such a big piece of fat? Pretending to be a little curious, he asked, "Why, Mr. Ford is also interested in pickup trucks?" ”

Of course, Alice understands the situation in her own company, and naturally knows that she doesn't have any plans for pickup trucks in her company at all, but Zhang Lan must have had his idea when she said this, and the tacit understanding over the years made her very cooperative and said, "Yes, what, Mr. Ford is also interested in pickup trucks?" ”

"Did your group really design a large-displacement pickup truck?" Bill. Ford was excited, but he didn't expect to say it so casually, Alice Group really has this thing, and excitedly grabbed Zhang Lan's hand, "Where is this car?" Why didn't you see it today? Can you take me to see this now? ”

Bill. Ford was a little dizzy due to his overexcitement, and he was thinking about one thing: see how this pickup truck goes! I didn't think about what the Alice Group was doing when it was idle to design a large-displacement pickup truck.

"It's a pity, Mr. Ford, you are really in a hurry," Zhang Lan said regretfully, "Now this pickup truck is in the process of development, and it has not yet been officially formed, maybe in another month or two, Mr. Ford, you can see the real car." ”

"It's such a pity," Hearing Zhang Lan say this, Bill. Ford's disappointment was palpable: judging by the stunning looks and performance of the Alice Group's current cars, the pickup they designed should not be far behind. For such a pickup, Bill. With full confidence, and now that he has been told that this car has not yet rolled off the assembly line, and even the prototype has not yet been completed, how can he make Bill. Ford is not disappointed?

To be honest, it feels very unpleasant to be sent to the clouds lightly, and then to be thrown down by others! Bill. That's how it feels right now for Ford.

"However," after seeing Bill. After Ford's extremely disappointed expression, Zhang Lan gave this guy a sweet date again, "Although for reasons of secrecy, we can't let Mr. Ford enter the research institute for on-site observation, but we can take a few photos of the interior and exterior for Mr. Ford to see," as if asking Alice's opinion, he asked Alice, who was standing next to him, "Sister Alice, is this okay?" ”

"Is that okay?" Hearing Zhang Lan say this, Bill. Ford was overjoyed again, and looked at Alice with a blank eye: as long as he could see the interior and photos of this car, he would be able to determine what kind of success this car could achieve in the American market.

Bill who was left behind. Ford, again sent to the clouds.

"This ......" has to be full of play, and Alice seems a little hesitant.

"Can't you?" Seeing Alice's appearance, Bill. Ford thought it was no longer a show, and was immediately disappointed.

It's like being thrown from the clouds again, and it looks like you're in a roller coaster, going up and down. Honestly, it's just this moment, poor Bill. Ford has been fooled by Zhang Lan and Alice, and he can't find the north.

"Of course it can't be if it's someone else, but if it's Mr. Ford, then there's no problem," Alice, who had had enough of selling the off, and was satisfied with the mischief, finally gave poor Bill an accurate answer, "Well, I'll bring the picture to Mr. Ford tomorrow for Mr. Ford's reference." ”

"Thank you so much!" Hearing Alice's words, Bill. Ford was so excited that he bowed deeply to Alice and Zhang Lan, and then said to Alice with a sincere face, "I promise that after I see these photos, I will return them to your company immediately." (To be continued, if you want to know what will happen next, please log in to the www.qidian.com, more chapters, support the author, support genuine reading!) )