奇瑞汽车将举办安全技术发布会 展示全球安全标准测试成果

Core Insights - Chery Automobile will hold a "Safety Technology Release Conference" on May 13, 2024, at its Wuhu crash safety testing facility to unveil its latest safety technology achievements and validate vehicle safety performance through multiple collision tests [1][3] - The event marks Chery's third "technology-themed release conference" following previous releases on intelligent and hybrid technologies [1] Group 1: Safety Technology Development - Since its establishment in 1997, Chery has continuously invested in automotive safety research and development [3] - In 2003, Chery formed the first domestic collision simulation team, and in 2008, the Chery A3 became the first Chinese brand A-class car to receive a C-NCAP five-star rating [3] - In 2023, the Star Era ES passed the NESTA six-dimensional electric safety certification for new energy vehicles [3] Group 2: Testing and Facilities - Chery plans to complete over 1,500 real vehicle tests at its crash testing facility in 2024 [3] - The Wuhu crash safety testing facility, established in 2010, is the largest of its kind in Asia [3] - The event will feature a continuous 5-hour live broadcast of various collision tests, including retests of classic models and simulations of complex accident scenarios [3] Group 3: Sales Performance - According to the latest data from Chery Group, the cumulative sales of vehicles from January to April 2024 reached 820,800 units, representing a year-on-year increase of 15.3% [4] - Exports totaled 343,200 units, maintaining the leading position among Chinese automotive companies [4] - Sales of new energy vehicles reached 224,600 units, with a year-on-year growth of 140.7% [4] - Chery's brands, including Chery, Exeed, Jetour, and iCAR, target various market segments such as family, high-end, travel, and new energy [4]