3 6 Ke·2025-06-03 23:44Core Insights - The 29th Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area Auto Show was highly successful, attracting over 450,000 visitors and generating more than 4 billion yuan in pre-orders for over 16,000 new cars [1] - Despite the strong attendance, traditional automakers like Mercedes-Benz, BMW, and Audi (BBA) are facing significant sales declines, with each experiencing over a 10% drop in Q1 sales year-on-year [1] - New energy vehicle companies, particularly Xiaopeng, are showing stronger performance, with Xiaopeng's new model generating 20,000 new orders in just one week after its launch [6][7] Group 1: Industry Performance - New energy vehicle companies have achieved over 30% of their annual sales targets by May, with only Xiaopeng meeting the timeline expectations for 2025 [1] - In contrast, traditional automakers like BBA are struggling, with their sales figures declining significantly compared to the previous year [1][2] - The auto show highlighted the need for BBA to innovate in marketing strategies to compete effectively with new energy vehicle companies [6][7] Group 2: Marketing Strategies - BBA's traditional marketing tactics, such as celebrity endorsements and price reductions, are becoming less effective compared to the innovative strategies employed by new energy vehicle companies [2][6] - Xiaomi's unique approach of using limited edition bottled water to attract visitors proved to be more effective than traditional celebrity endorsements [4][6] - Xiaopeng's successful use of celebrity endorsement with Ouyang Nana significantly boosted its visibility and sales, demonstrating the importance of effective marketing in the current competitive landscape [6][7] Group 3: Product Development - Mercedes-Benz and Audi showcased their latest localized products at the auto show, while BMW struggled to present compelling new offerings beyond price cuts [7][12] - Audi's new E5 Sportback and Mercedes-Benz's long-wheelbase CLA are positioned to enhance their market presence with advanced technology and local partnerships [9][11] - BMW's new models, including the X3, are facing declining sales and significant discounts, indicating a need for a complete overhaul of their product strategy [12]