Core Viewpoint - The recent appointment of Jiang Hairong, former CMO of Honor, as CEO of Deep Blue Automotive under Changan Automobile highlights a strategic move to enhance marketing capabilities within the company, which has faced challenges in effectively communicating its product advantages [2][11][17]. Group 1: Jiang Hairong's Background and Experience - Jiang Hairong has a long history in the tech industry, having joined Huawei in 2005 and later becoming a key figure in Honor's marketing strategy, significantly boosting the brand's presence in international markets [5][11]. - Under his leadership, Honor achieved remarkable sales milestones, including breaking sales records for the Honor X50 smartphone, which sold over 10 million units by May 2024 [8][11]. Group 2: Deep Blue Automotive's Current Situation - Deep Blue Automotive, a subsidiary of Changan Automobile, has launched six models priced between 150,000 to 350,000 yuan, targeting young consumers [12]. - The brand has seen a significant year-on-year sales increase of 64.6%, with a total of 198,640 vehicles sold this year, although it has only achieved 39% of its 2025 sales target of 500,000 units [12][13]. Group 3: Marketing Challenges - Deep Blue Automotive has struggled with marketing, as highlighted by former CEO Deng Chenghao, who noted that the team is heavily focused on R&D, with marketing efforts only being systematically developed since 2022 [13]. - The company has faced public relations issues, including two apologies in May for controversial marketing practices, indicating a need for improved customer engagement strategies [14]. Group 4: Future Implications - Jiang Hairong's expertise in brand positioning and storytelling is expected to address the current marketing deficiencies at Deep Blue Automotive, potentially leading to more effective communication of product advantages [17].

Core Viewpoint - The article highlights the significant differences between two mainstream new energy vehicle brands, Deep Blue and Yipai, in terms of their market entry timing, product offerings, technological routes, resource endowments, channel layouts, and external collaborations, which have led to their divergent fates in the market [2][4]. Group 1: Market Entry and Product Offerings - Deep Blue entered the market earlier and has a more extensive product range, having launched 6 models and delivered over 400,000 units by 2023, while Yipai, which started later, has only 2 models with deliveries below 80,000 [2][4]. - Deep Blue's first model, SL03, was launched in July 2022, achieving over 10,000 deliveries in December of the same year, and continued to perform well with subsequent models [4][5]. - In 2024, Deep Blue is expected to launch multiple new models, aiming for a cumulative sales target of 243,900 units, representing a year-on-year growth of 78.14% [4]. Group 2: Technological Routes - Deep Blue has adopted a diversified technological approach, offering pure electric, range-extended, and hydrogen-powered versions of its vehicles, with the range-extended models becoming a key driver of sales growth [7][8]. - Yipai's technological strategy has lagged, with its first range-extended model being released much later than Deep Blue's offerings, limiting its competitive edge in the market [7][8]. Group 3: Resource Endowments and Support - Deep Blue benefits from strong support from its parent company, Changan Automobile, which provides shared manufacturing platforms and sales channels, allowing it to focus on product development [8][9]. - In contrast, Yipai has not received the same level of support due to East Wind Automobile's focus on high-end brands, which has diluted resources available for Yipai [8][9]. Group 4: Channel Development - Yipai has established a significant number of independent sales channels, with 471 stores across 233 cities in just over a year, but this has diverted attention from product refinement [9]. - Deep Blue's channel strategy has been more integrated with its parent company, allowing for a more focused approach to product development and market penetration [8][9]. Group 5: External Collaborations - Deep Blue has formed extensive partnerships with leading companies in battery technology, smart driving, and charging infrastructure, enhancing its technological capabilities and market presence [11][12]. - Yipai's collaborations have been limited, with only a recent agreement with Huawei that has yet to yield significant results, impacting its competitive positioning [11][12].