In later generations, the automobile has become the most common means of transportation. However, at the beginning of the twentieth century, the automobile was an out-and-out luxury, which only a few people in Europe, wealthy businessmen in the United States, and so on. In addition to the price of more than $2,500, the cost of using and repairing the schedule is not affordable for the average family.

In 1680, the famous British scientist Isaac Newton conceived the scheme of jet cars, using nozzles to spray steam to propel the car, but it was not made into a physical object. In 1769, the Frenchman N.J. Cuinux built a three-wheeled car powered by steam from the combustion of gas. But the speed of this car is only 4 kilometers per hour, and it has to stop every 15 minutes to refuel the boiler, which is very troublesome. Later, the car crashed into a brick wall during a march and shattered into pieces. This can be seen as the predecessor of the car.

In 1879, the German engineer Karl . Benz, the first successful test of a two-stroke experimental engine. In October 1883, he founded the "Benz Company and the Rheingas Engine Plant", and in 1885 he built the first Benz patented motor car in Mannheim, which was a three-wheeled vehicle with a two-stroke, single-cylinder, 0.9 hp gasoline engine, which had some of the basic characteristics of a modern car, such as spark ignition, water-cooled circulation, steel tube frame, leaf spring suspension, rear-wheel drive, front-wheel steering, and brake handlebars. On January 29, 1886, the German engineer Karl Murphy was born. Benz filed a patent for his motor vehicle. In November of the same year, Karl. Benz's three-wheeled motor vehicle was patented by Germany. This is what is recognized as the world's first modern car.

Just at Carl. Less than 20 years after Benz invented the automobile, in 1905, an American farmer of Irish descent founded his own automobile company. Ford. At that time, the cars of Europe were the exclusive property of the aristocracy. It's hard for ordinary people to own, but this civilian-born engineer is bent on changing that, and it is his dream to let more people drive and own a car. In the first five years of the Model T, Henry. Ford led his team to develop 19 different models, named them alphabetically, and experimented with both engines and drivetrains. It also laid the foundation for the birth of the Model T.

The Model T's low price brought the car into the homes of ordinary people as a practical tool, and the United States has since become a "country on wheels". The great success of the car came from its Henry. Several of Ford's innovations include replacing traditional individual hand-made products with large-scale assembly lines and paying higher salaries to employees to boost market demand.

Only this time, a competitor to the Model T appeared. The BMW Model 1, manufactured by Huaxia Automobile Industry Group, will completely defeat the Model T. The history of the Model T will also be rewritten. Henry. The fate of Ford, the giant of the automobile industry, will also change dramatically as a result. Of course. None of this has anything to do with Wu Haoxuan. He is involved in this field only to maximize the amount of money needed for the country's development. As for the resulting Henry. Ford's tragedy, he can only say sorry.

April 1, 1908, is a day destined to be remembered by history. New York's Central Park, what was covered in rain cloths in the square, was finally lifted, revealing its original face. These are thousands of BMW Type 1 cars manufactured by Huaxia Automobile Group. Black, white, brown, red, blue, and green, all kinds of colors are available. The squares of Central Park are filled with these bright colors.

"Oh God! What are those things? "Americans passing through Central Park. I was fascinated by all of this.

"There were four wheels, and there were windows, and it looked like a car. However, it looks much prettier than the cars on the road. A young woman looked at the cars with excitement in her eyes.

"It's a work of art!"

All sorts of exclamations rang out, and everyone gathered around. Looking at the beautiful and chic cars, I let out a cry of admiration. Many people even have the idea of paying for it.

"Excuse me, which company do these cars belong to, and how much can they be sold?" Someone asked.

At this time. On the high platform, a young man stood up. He stood in front of the megaphone and said to everyone, "Guys, please be quiet. This is a BMW Model 1 produced by Huaxia Automobile Manufacturing Group from the far east. Today will be the day when the BMW Model 1 will go on sale. ”

"What? This is a car produced in the far east? China? Isn't that a backward country? How can they produce these cars that are like works of art? ”

"I've heard that the Chinese still have pig's tails behind their heads, and the industry there is barren. Are these cars really made by them? ”

Obviously, the vast majority of Americans do not believe that China, known for its poverty, backwardness and ignorance, can make these cars that look like works of art, which is undoubtedly as ridiculous to them as God is an Oriental.

"Believe it or not, you guys, it's a fact! The cars, which are indeed made in China, arrived only last month. The young man on the high platform said helplessly.

"Regardless of which country these cars are made in? I just want to know the price! A middle-aged man in a trench coat asked.

"That's right, what's the price? If the price is right, I'll buy one! ”

"The price of each such artwork will probably exceed 5,000 US dollars. Cars that cost as much as $2,500 are rubbish compared to these works of art! ”

The high price of $5,000 is undoubtedly unaffordable for most people. Except for the wealthy, no family can easily shell out such a large sum of money.

"Next, I announce the selling price. The price of the BMW Model 1 is 800 dollars! In April, the BMW Model 1 will first be sold in New York, and we aim to establish sales and repair service points in major cities across the United States within this year. The young man continued. It's just that before he finished speaking, the crowd of onlookers had already erupted.

"Eight hundred dollars? How is this possible? Is this a joke? ”

"Oh God! I'm going to buy one, I'm going to have one soon! ”

"Give me one too!"

Many excited people even immediately took out a handful of Franklin and wanted to buy it on the spot.

"Ladies and gentlemen, I'm sorry that the 1,000 BMW Type 1s in Central Park are not for sale, and are mainly for display. If you want to buy one, please go to the car sales office located on **Main Street. The young man said with a smile.

“FUCK！ Since it is not sold here, why so much nonsense! A middle-aged man yelled, and then ran like crazy to the address that the young man had said.

The rest of the people immediately followed, and they all wanted to buy the car.

"Hell! Dare to scold me. However, they all seem to have gone crazy because of the BMW Model 1. The young man on the high platform said a little speechlessly, he was none other than Pierre. DuPont.

As for David. Rockefeller, on the other hand, is in charge of the car sales outlets. The two of them are working together.

At the same time, today's New York Times, Washington Post and other major newspapers all carried the news of the launch of the BMW Model 1 on the front page. This immediately made the BMW Model 1 known to nearly 90 million Americans for the first time. Countless people have asked everywhere how to buy this car.

The first city where BMW Model 1 went on sale was New York, where a large number of wealthy Americans gathered. The price of $800 may be a bit high for the average person. But for the wealthy in New York, it's nothing at all.

On April 1 alone, thousands of BMW Type 1s were sold in New York, which is still the beginning and the word of mouth has not yet spread. The next day, that number had risen to 5,000 units. On the third day, it rose to 10,000 units.

At the same time, Washington points of sale, Philadelphia points of sale, Boston points of sale also went on sale. As a direct result, more than 30,000 BMW Type 1 vehicles destined for the United States were snatched up. Even so, there are countless Americans waving money and trying to buy a BMW Model 1. It's just that the output of Shengjing's automobile factory is only 10,000 units per month. After so many cars are transported to the United States, they are often snatched up by the Americans who have been waiting for a long time just after they get off the ship. As a result, the sales company established by Huaxia Automobile Group in the United States has been maintained in a state of zero inventory. The warehouses that were supposed to store cars were rented for nothing.

Detroit, Michigan, Ford Motor Company. Henry. Ford's face was gloomy, as if he could drip water. In his hand was a copy of the New York Times, which gave a large account of the performance of the BMW Model 1 and the booming sales. and what people who have bought a BMW Model 1 say about this type of car. It can be said that the reputation of the BMW Model 1 is very good, and the low price and the perfect shape and quality of the car have completely conquered those Americans.

But that's not great for Henry. Ford, it was undoubtedly a major blow. His company's elaborate Model T was nothing short of an ugly duckling in front of the BMW Model 1. This also directly led to the fact that his hard work in the past few years has been in vain. Even if his Ford Model T is launched, you don't have to think about it to know that it will not be able to compete with the BMW Model 1 at all. (To be continued......)

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