独家|贝瑞德：“价格战”势必影响供应链，大众中国反对过度竞争

Group 1 - The core viewpoint is that the Chinese automotive industry is facing significant challenges due to a price war, which is negatively impacting the supply chain and leading to delayed payments to suppliers [1][2] - Four major automotive companies in China have committed to a payment term of no more than 60 days, indicating a collective effort to stabilize the market [1] - The chairman of Volkswagen China supports the government's stance against excessive competition, emphasizing the need for companies to optimize operations and enhance local R&D to maintain competitiveness [1][2] Group 2 - The Chinese automotive market is experiencing a transformation, with around 130 brands competing, leading to a dilemma where established companies must invest for transformation while startups struggle to achieve profitability [2] - The industry is facing a long-term risk if investments do not yield returns, resulting in declining sales and shrinking profits [2] - Volkswagen China aims to contribute to the healthy development of the industry while ensuring customer satisfaction, highlighting the importance of after-sales service and vehicle residual value [2]