Fast Technology reported on October 18 that Great Wall Motors issued a statement "The development of China's automobile industry needs to abide by the rules and follow the rules", which said:
In 2024, China's automotive industry is developing rapidly and competition is intensifying. At the same time, it also expects the industry to develop in a healthier, environmentally friendly and efficient direction, continuously enhance consumers' confidence in Chinese auto brands, and make unremitting efforts to realize the dream of China's automobile power as soon as possible.
Wei Jianjun, chairman of Great Wall Motors, also shared the statement and said: China's automobile competition is fierce, and Great Wall Motors adheres to the rules and laws and strives to promote the healthy development of the industry. Life should have a vast wilderness to gallop, and enterprises must move forward on the right track. The Great Wall vows to work hard for the dream of becoming an automobile power.
So what did Great Wall Motors say specifically in the statement? The following is the original text:
2024 is a special period for the rapid development and intensified competition of China's automotive industry, the country vigorously advocates fair competition, governing the country according to law and opposing involution, and the automobile industry, as a key pillar of the country's economic development, is in an important stage where opportunities and challenges coexist.
China has always been committed to realizing the dream of becoming an automotive powerhouse, and this dream cannot be achieved without the joint efforts of all players in the automotive industry, strictly adhering to industry norms and actively practicing environmental protection concepts.
Back on April 11, 2023, Great Wall Motor, based on its great attention and deep concern for industry norms and environmental protection, reported to the Ministry of Ecology and Environment that a car company used atmospheric fuel tanks in hybrid models and was suspected of failing to meet the emission standards of evaporative pollutants from the whole vehicle.
Since the feedback, the national regulatory authorities have devoted themselves to a comprehensive investigation of the issue with a strong sense of responsibility and professionalism to ensure that the incident can be accurately grasped and properly handled.
This process fully demonstrates the concept of governing the country according to law and attaches great importance to industry norms, and also demonstrates the government's active actions in maintaining market order and ecological environment, reflecting the government's prudent attitude towards major issues and its firm determination to promote the healthy development of the industry, laying a solid foundation for the future development of China's automotive industry.
The incident sparked a series of online controversies, but more people of insight and industry media joined Great Wall Motors on the side of worrying about the healthy development of China's auto industry.
For example, Yang Xueliang, a senior executive of Geely Automobile, clearly condemned the use of atmospheric fuel tanks by hybrid vehicles in a public speech that did not meet the emission standards, which undoubtedly fully reflects the common pursuit of standardized development and fair competition in the industry.
Regrettably, there are also many malicious smears and deliberately rhythmic remarks against Great Wall Motors on the Internet, which cover multiple dimensions such as enterprises, products and markets.
How can the rise and fall of a car company be compared with the vast beauty of the entire land? It is gratifying that the high-pressure fuel tank of hybrid models has gradually been understood and valued by the majority of consumers.
Until now, in the vast land of China, hybrid models equipped with atmospheric fuel tanks have stopped selling new cars.
However, we have to face up to the fact that there are still millions of hybrid vehicles on the market that use atmospheric fuel tanks, and these stock models may not only harbor many problems, but also may be involved in the interests of consumers.
Although its own status may be relatively low, Great Wall Motor has always adhered to the spirit of "humble and dare not forget the country", and will continue to promote the development of China's automobile industry in a healthier, more environmentally friendly and more efficient direction, continuously enhance consumers' confidence in Chinese automobile brands, go all out for the long-term development of China's automobile industry, and make unremitting efforts to realize the dream of China's automobile power as soon as possible.