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Test drive ｜ Born for off-road, evolving to luxury, 21-year-old Mercedes-Benz GLE evolution theory

The 1998 classic "Jurassic Park 2: The Lost World" featured an impressive car – a fierce but nimble Mercedes SUV, and yes, the first-generation M-Class.

On May 21, 1997, the first-generation Mercedes-Benz M-Class (codenamed W163) was officially released. Instead of traditional auto shows, Mercedes-Benz chose a special way to make an appearance – they invited about 5,000 customers from all over the world, as well as some government officials from Alabama, to take them to witness the birth of the M-Class at the Tuscaloosa plant. On that day, the M-Class officially went into mass production.

The first generation of M-class off-road vehicles was launched with a very clear purpose. In order to further expand the US market at that time and replace its classic Mercedes-Benz G-class, due to the poor comfort of the G-class at that time, and the unsatisfactory road performance and vehicle interior, Mercedes-Benz hoped to launch a model that achieved a better balance between road and off-road, performance and luxury.

The new M-Class was originally designed as a mid-sized (medium and large) luxury SUV model, with guaranteed space, comfort and technology, and is equipped with a variety of powertrains. In addition, in order to rival the off-road capabilities of the G-Class, the M-Class is equipped with an OurHours four-wheel drive system, and is also equipped with a two-speed transfer box to simulate the role of a differential lock. Therefore, in that era, the four-wheel drive system of the Mercedes-Benz M-Class was powerful enough and very versatile, so it was recognized by the market.

Back then, there was a small episode in the naming. It was well known that BMW had always used the letter M, including the early M3 and M5 models. However, in order to avoid unnecessary trouble, Mercedes-Benz adopted the method of adding letters, eventually becoming ML, including ML320, ML400 and other models.

Therefore, the ML-level inborn genes have a strong off-road ability.

After a long 21 years, the Mercedes-Benz ML has finally evolved to the fourth generation, and since 2015, this car series has a clearer positioning serial number – GLE.

In appearance, the changes of the new generation of Mercedes-Benz GLE are very obvious. The grille adopts the new Mercedes-Benz family design language, which is inverted trapezoidal. The headlights adopt a new design, with bifold LED daytime running lights inside, and the outline of the light group is more sleek. The air intake under the headlights has a domineering feeling unique to this class of SUV.

In contrast, the side shape of the new car continues to pay homage to the classics. The design of the new generation of Mercedes-Benz GLE’s upper structure still retains the design that has been carried over from the first generation of Mercedes-Benz ML. The inclined C-pillar shape is still clearly defined as part of the characteristics of the whole vehicle, and the corresponding shape is the hidden shape of the B-pillar and D-pillar.

Under the influence of the clear C-pillar and roof lines, the top of the new generation of Mercedes-Benz GLE clearly presents the design style of a large yacht, which is also the essence of the four generations of Mercedes-Benz ML series.

As for the taillights, the grouping design of the inner triangle and outer quadrangle makes it quite elegant and elegant and more recognizable. It is worth mentioning that the new car has achieved a drag coefficient of 0.29Cd, which is 0.03Cd lower than the previous generation. It is the lowest drag coefficient in this class of SUV.

In terms of data, the size of the new generation GLE is 4924, 1947, 1795mm, and the wheelbase is 2995mm. Compared with the current GLE, it has increased by 120mm, 21mm, and 80mm respectively. The wheelbase has also increased by 80mm, catering to the current trend of size upgrades with big beauty.

"Twenty-one years ago, Mercedes-Benz pioneered the mid-to-large SUV segment. Now, the new Mercedes-Benz GLE will better meet the needs of the occupants in every seat," says Ms Britta Seeger.

Therefore, the interior upgrade has become the highlight of the new generation of GLE.

The new three-frame multi-function steering wheel is composed of 18 control elements and is equipped with a dual thumb control system (Dual Thumb Controls), which greatly enhances the sense of technology.

In the gear bar area, the new generation of GLE also adds more layers. Handrails with practicality and luxury are added on both sides of the area. At the same time, the Mercedes-Benz Command system is equipped with a larger touch panel for easier operation.

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Of course, the new GLE SUV is also Mercedes-Benz’s first SUV equipped with MBUX intelligent human-machine interaction system. It has a "mind-reading voice assistant" that supports natural language recognition. It can be easily started by calling "Hello Mercedes-Benz" or pressing a button. In addition to Mandarin Chinese, it can also recognize dialects such as Cantonese and Sichuan. The "24/7 AI consultant" using artificial intelligence technology can learn user habits and make personalized suggestions when appropriate.

The new generation Mercedes-Benz GLE has also upgraded the second row of seats, which can be folded in a 4:2:4 ratio, and the rear row supports electric adjustment, fully considering the passenger’s ride comfort. In addition, a third row of seats can be optional.

The new GLE 450 4MATIC we tested this time is equipped with a new inline 6-cylinder engine with a 48-volt intelligent motor system, which is unique in the same class. It has 367 horsepower and a peak torque of 500 Nm. The intelligent motor can also output an additional 250 Nm of torque and 22 horsepower for a short time. It is also equipped with a 9-speed automatic transmission with better ride and fuel economy, and the acceleration time of 100 kilometers is 6.0 seconds.

Compared to the off-road ability of the gle itself, the road performance of the new GLE is even more surprising. The 48-volt intelligent motor system is frequently involved throughout the driving process, making it easier to reaccelerate over 100 kilometers, and also making the engine start faster and smoother, and the exhaust emissions are cleaner and more environmentally friendly. The new GLE 450 4MATIC is equipped with a new intelligent OurHours four-wheel drive system, which can flexibly distribute the front and rear axle torque in the range of 0% to 100% according to the demand or selected driving mode, improving road handling.

In the Chengdu Modern Pentathlon Off-Road Park, which is full of red soil hills, the new GLE SUV successfully challenged 26 off-road test driving subjects including cross axles, bumpy roads, hump roads, side slopes, wading and other off-road scenarios. The new air suspension system of the new GLE 450 4MATIC is standard because it is connected to the 48-volt intelligent motor system, which adjusts faster and consumes less energy. Five modes of the system can also be selected according to dynamic control: "comfortable", "sports", "off-road", "energy saving" and "custom". And considering the vehicle speed, the suspension height can be automatically increased or decreased.

For example, in "off-road" mode, the suspension will automatically increase by 60mm, improving wading capacity and passability. The maximum wading depth of the new GLE SUV is 500mm, which can be increased to 600mm with optional off-road components. In addition, the intelligent OurHours four-wheel drive system, four-wheel drive electronic traction assistance system (4ETS), downhill speed control system (DSR) and more, easily manage a variety of complex and extreme road conditions.

At the same time, in order to facilitate the driver to keep abreast of the driving status of the vehicle, the MBUX intelligent human-machine interaction system also adds an off-road display mode, which can display parameters such as the lateral and longitudinal inclination of the body, the torque distribution ratio of the front and rear axles, and the height of the suspension, adding more off-road fun.

Meicheng mooncakes are produced as registered trademarks in Guangdong, and the origin dispute has attracted attention

Recently, a mooncake that has been selling well in the live stream of Brother Yang and his live streaming host has attracted attention. This mooncake is advertised as "Hong Kong Meicheng" and has monthly sales of up to 50 million yuan, but the actual situation is different from the publicity. Media reports found that these mooncakes are not produced in Hong Kong, but are actually produced in Guangzhou, Guangdong, and are not sold in the Hong Kong market. This discovery has sparked heated discussions among netizens, and some people have pointed out that this publicity method may involve misinformation.

Staff at Guangzhou Meicheng Food Technology responded on Sept. 13, saying that although the founder of the Meicheng Food brand was indeed located in Hong Kong, the question of whether the brand’s mooncakes were available in Hong Kong, although the staff claimed to have a cooperative relationship, failed to provide corresponding supporting materials in time.

This incident reminds consumers that while enjoying the convenience brought by live shopping, they should also maintain a cautious attitude towards product information and carefully identify the authenticity.

[Picture] ＂Sword Rain＂ was released nationwide, Wang Xueqi changed his face, voice and body


Wang Xueqi’s stills – the lowly "ninth-grade eunuch"


Wang Xueqi stills – Jianghu Supreme "Wheel King"

　　On September 28, the "five-star commercial martial arts film" landed in major theaters across the country, and this much-anticipated hardcover masterpiece finally met with fans across the country. Produced by Woo Yusen, directed by Su Zhaobin, and joined by many powerful movie stars such as Wang Xueqi, Yang Qiqiong, Zheng Yusheng, Big S, Yu Wenle, Dai Liren, etc., the ultra-luxurious production team has created a wonderful story of rivers and lakes.

　　In "Sword Rain", Wang Xueqi, the powerful movie star who plays the anti-number one "Wheel King", has created too many memorable big-screen roles, from Shisanyan to Li Yutang in "October Siege". However, it is the first time to play a villain and challenge a difficult play, which can be said to be one of the biggest highlights of the whole film. The identity of "Wheel King" is quite complicated. On the one hand, it is the dark and strange "gang boss" who leads the martial arts, and on the other hand, it is the "ninth-grade eunuch" who has a low status in the deep palace. In the film, Wang Xueqi treats the voice of the voice, and most of the time he uses a very unique gloomy voice to interpret the character. He said that he came up with this treatment of the voice, because the real identity of the character is a eunuch, and he hates his own voice. At the same time, as a leader of the rivers and lakes, the tone of the eunuch is obviously inappropriate. It seems that in order to play the role well, Wang Xueqi really put in a lot of effort, and even the small details are very careful. The film’s producer, John Woo, once said that Wang Xueqi not only has good acting skills, but also has a lot of ideas and innovations, and he can put forward many constructive ideas.

　　In the film, the "Wheel King" led a group of apprentices with stunts to run amok in the rivers and lakes, which was terrifying. Later, there was even internal strife within the "Blackstone" and they fought each other. However, what was the truth buried behind all this, and what was the purpose of the "Wheel King" training a magical skill to break into the rivers and lakes? "Sword Rain" has revealed its mysterious veil, the most bizarre and intricate plot, the most heart-wrenching love, and the most unexpected ending, you will all see it once in "Sword Rain"!
　

You haven’t seen him and her： Jackie Chan hugs his knees and meditates on Lin Qingxia’s makeup removal in the mirror

1905 movie network news Recently, a user named "Volcano’s Edge" posted on Weibo a set of old photos of Hong Kong filmmakers taken by photographer Lu Yuying. Some of the people who appeared in the camera are still famous to this day, but they were still young at that time. Others are still unknown on the acting road, but the camera also faithfully recorded his/their brilliant years at that time.

　

The photos appear in sequence as follows:

　

Leung Ka Hui 80s, Andy Lau 1983, Wang Zuxian 80s;

Zheng Haonan 80s, Hung Jinbao 1982, Lin Qingxia 1981;

Jackie Chan 1981, Xu Guanjie 1985, Ni Shujun 80s;

Dillon 1980, Zeng Zhiwei 1982, Lin Lingdong 1985;

Hui Yinghong 1981, Zhong Chuhong 1983, Zheng Wenya 1983;

Li ******* 1983, Kaohsiung 1982, Russell 80s;

Zhang Shuping 80s, Xu Anhua 1979, Xu Ke 80s;

Chen Guo 80s, Chuyuan 1982, Li Hanxiang 1981;

John Woo 1979, Hu Jinquan 1980, Huang Baiming 1982;

The source of this group of photos was the Hong Kong photographer Lu Yuying’s "Exposed People" column that started in the 20th issue of "Film Weekly" on October 11, 1979 and continued until the 119th issue. [Exposed People] is intended to introduce filmmakers with outstanding performance or potential behind-the-scenes workers.


Since the beginning of this year, 19 deputy ministerial-level central enterprises have changed coaches, and most of them have been adjusted because of their working age.

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Up to now, at least 19 central enterprises supervised by SASAC have undergone executive adjustment, all of which are "key state-owned enterprises" at the vice ministerial level.

In 2023, many senior executives of central enterprises started intensive personnel adjustment. In April alone, three central enterprises, namely China Merchants Group, China Grain Reserve Management Group and China Aluminum Group, completed the coaching change. According to the reporter’s incomplete statistics of China Economic Weekly, up to now, at least 19 central enterprises supervised by SASAC have undergone executive adjustment, all of which are "key state-owned enterprises" at the vice ministerial level.

Dongfang Electric ushered in "from official to business" executives

Recently, the leadership of China Dongfang Electric Group has been updated, with a new deputy general manager and member of the party group Sun Guojun, and the number of members of the leadership team has also increased from 7 to 8.

According to public information, Sun Guojun graduated from Dongbei University of Finance and Economics, majoring in material management. He was a member of the Party Group of the Research Office of the State Council and the director of the First Division of Comprehensive Research (Development Strategy Research Division). He participated in the drafting of the the State Council government work report many times, which is a typical "from official to business".

Xu Baoli, a former researcher at the Research Center of the State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission, gave a positive evaluation of this. He told the reporter of China Economic Weekly: "No matter whether businessmen enter the business or officials enter the business, the flow of talents between businessmen and officials has broken the restrictions of units and blocks, opened a channel for talent exchange between institutions and enterprises, and changed talent resources from’ internal circulation’ to’ internal circulation’.

In fact, the flow of talents between institutions and enterprises has been stipulated in China’s civil service law.

Article 69 of the Civil Servant Law of People’s Republic of China (PRC) stipulates: The state practices the civil servant exchange system. Civil servants can communicate within the civil servants and the staff managed with reference to this Law, and they can also communicate with personnel engaged in public affairs in state-owned enterprises and institutions not managed with reference to this Law.

The "Regulations on the Exchange of Party and Government Leading Cadres" also emphasizes the exchange of cadres between party and government organs and state-owned enterprises and institutions. Article 16 stipulates that only the leaders of state-owned enterprises and institutions are selected to serve in the party and government organs, and party and government leading cadres are recommended to serve in state-owned enterprises and institutions.

"Some cadres exchange positions between central enterprises and government departments, whether they are’ from business to official’ or’ from official to business’, as long as they meet the relevant regulations, it is a normal rational flow and rational allocation of human resources." Xu Baoli told the reporter of China Economic Weekly.

After being transferred to the position of Deputy General Manager of China Dongfang Electric Group, Sun Guojun has started intensive research in subordinate enterprises. On April 12th, the official WeChat of Dongfang Wind Power, a subsidiary of China Dongfang Electric Group, reported that Sun Guojun went to Dongfang Wind Power for investigation.

This is not the first time that China Dongfang Electric Group executives have adjusted this year. Before Sun Guojun took up his new job, at the beginning of this year, China Dongfang Electric Group had personnel changes. On February 1, 2023, the central government announced that Xu Peng, general manager and deputy secretary of the Party Group of China Dongfang Electric, was appointed as the director, general manager and deputy secretary of the Party Committee of China Yizhong.

China Dongfang Electric Group ranks 33rd in the list of central enterprises of SASAC, and it is an important state-owned key enterprise at the vice ministerial level.

China Star Network welcomes the new general manager.

As a vice-ministerial-level central enterprise that has just been established for two years and settled in Xiong ‘an, the senior management adjustment of China Satellite Network Group has attracted special attention.

According to a message on the website of the State Commission for Discipline Inspection of the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection on April 8, Gao Fei, the leader of the 14th patrol team of the Central Committee, met with Zhang Dongchen, secretary and chairman of the Party Group of China Star Network, and Zhang Hongtai, deputy secretary, director and general manager of the Party Group, and informed about the relevant arrangements for the patrol work.

According to the above information, Zhang Hongtai has been appointed as deputy secretary, director and general manager of China Star Network Party Group.

According to public information, Zhang Hongtai, born in November 1965, is a graduate student and researcher. He used to be the deputy director, director, deputy director and director of the research and production department of Xi ‘an Institute of Space Radio Technology, and the vice president and dean of the Fifth Research Institute of China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation.

On May 24th, 2021, the Fifth Research Institute of China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation held a meeting of leading cadres, announcing that due to work adjustment, Comrade Zhang Hongtai would no longer serve as the president and deputy secretary of the Party Committee of the Fifth Research Institute.

On April 29th, 2021, the State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission of the State Council issued an announcement to establish China Satellite Network Group Co., Ltd. and put it on the list of central enterprises. Wang Yong, then State Councilor, pointed out at the inaugural meeting that the establishment of China Satellite Network Group Co., Ltd. was an important measure based on the overall national strategy and conforming to the general trend of scientific and technological industry reform. After the establishment of the company, Zhang Hongtai became the deputy general manager, and this adjustment was made.

The post of general manager of China Satellite Network Group Co., Ltd. was previously held by Yang Baohua, a former deputy general manager of China Aerospace Science and Technology Group Co., Ltd.

Since the beginning of this year, at least 19 central enterprise executives have adjusted.

China Satellite Network Group and Dongfang Electric Group are not the only central enterprises that have experienced executive adjustment this year. The reporter of China Economic Weekly found that up to now, at least 19 central enterprises have made adjustments, namely: China Aviation Industry Corporation, China Electronics Technology Group, Dongfeng Motor Group, China Commercial Aircraft Group, China Aerospace Science and Industry Group, State Grid, China Electronics and Information Industry Group, China Southern Airlines Group, China Construction Group, China Sinochem Group, China Aluminum Group, China Grain Reserve Management Group, China Merchants Group, China Shipbuilding Group and China. These 19 central enterprises are all deputy ministerial level.

Xu Baoli analyzed with the reporter of China Economic Weekly. Accurately speaking, central enterprises can be divided into three categories, namely, enterprises that are funded by the State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission, enterprises that are funded by the Ministry of Finance, and enterprises that are funded by relevant central units. They are also collectively referred to as central enterprises in a broad sense. Generally speaking, the central enterprises we usually refer to are enterprises that are funded by SASAC.

Xu Baoli further pointed out that in the list of central enterprises of SASAC, the 1st to 54th central enterprises are important state-owned backbone enterprises, and their team members are managed by the Central Organization Department, with the chairman and general manager at the deputy ministerial level and other team members at the departmental level, such as Sinopec, State Grid and China Southern Airlines.

For the 55th to 98th central enterprises, the team members are managed by the Party Committee of the State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission, with the chairman and general manager at the main department level, and other team members at the deputy department level, such as CRRC and China Poly.

Most of them are adjusted because of "working age"

"Leaders of key state-owned enterprises managed by the Central Organization Department generally retire at the age of 63, and some are adjusted at the age of 61 and 62. The leaders of enterprises managed by the Party Committee of the State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission generally retire at the age of 60, but the leaders of large-scale Fortune 500 central enterprises can also retire at the age of 63. " Xu Baoli said.

China Building Materials Group is an enterprise managed by the State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission. Song Zhiping was the chairman of the group and retired at the age of 63. Brand Finance, a British brand finance consultancy, released the "Top 500 Global Brand Values in 2023" on January 18th, showing that China Building Materials Group has been shortlisted for five years in a row, and this year, on the basis of upgrading 20 places last year, it has steadily upgraded 16 places to the 233rd place.

Although China Building Materials ranks 63rd in the list of enterprises of SASAC, and it is not a central enterprise at the deputy ministerial level, China Building Materials has been listed among the top 500 in the world since 2018. Born in Song Zhiping in October 1956, he will be 63 years old when he retires in November 2019.

The reporter of China Economic Weekly found that some of the senior executives of central enterprises mentioned the "working age" this year.

For example, China Aviation Industry Corporation. On March 1, 2023, the central government announced the decision to remove the chairman and party secretary of China Aviation Industry Corporation: according to the needs of work and the relevant regulations on the age of the leaders of central enterprises, Comrade Tan Ruisong was removed from the post of chairman and party secretary of China Aviation Industry Corporation.

According to public information, Tan Ruisong was born in February 1962, and he was 61 years old when he was removed from office in March.

A similar situation exists in China Electronics Technology Group. According to the news from WeChat official account, China Electric Power Branch, at the recent meeting of the Central Committee on the leadership of China Electronics Technology Group, the Central Committee announced the decision to adjust the company’s chairman and party secretary: according to the needs of work and the relevant regulations on the age of the leaders of central enterprises, Comrade Chen Zhaoxiong was removed from the post of chairman and party secretary of China Electronics Technology Group Co., Ltd.

Chen Zhaoxiong was born in September, 1961. Since then, he has been dismissed, and he is nearly 62 years old.

Similarly, Zhu Yanfeng, the former chairman of Dongfeng Motor Group, was born in March 1961 and was 62 years old when the central government announced his dismissal in March.

The above three dismissed cadres are all middle-ranking cadres, all over 60 years old. In addition, the reporter of China Economic Weekly combed and found that in the recent adjustment of senior executives of central enterprises, "working age" was also mentioned, and some senior executives just turned 60. For example, Chi Jingtao, the former general manager of China Grain Storage, who was dismissed in April this year, was born in January 1963. When the central government announced his dismissal, he was 60 years old.

In addition, in the adjustment of senior executives of central enterprises this year, there were also cases of announcing dismissal and proposing "another appointment".

On February 1st, 2023, the Central Committee announced that Wen Gang was removed from the post of Chairman and Party Secretary of China Rongtong Asset Management Group Co., Ltd. and was appointed separately.

At the same time, at the meeting of middle-level and above managers of China Shipping Group Co., Ltd. held on the same day, the central government announced that Wen Gang was appointed as the chairman and party secretary of China Shipping Group Co., Ltd.

The senior executives of central enterprises adjusted this year also have post adjustments within the same central enterprise. The Organization Department of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China recently issued a notice appointing Comrade Wang Jiezhi as the director and deputy secretary of the party group of China National Nuclear Corporation, and removing him from the post of head of the discipline inspection and supervision team of China National Nuclear Corporation.

"There are a variety of situations in the adjustment of the positions of leaders of central enterprises, but we must adhere to the principle of party management of cadres when adjusting. According to the Regulations on the Management of Leaders of Central Enterprises, we should select good cadres who are loyal to the party, brave in innovation, well-managed enterprises, promising enterprises, and honest and clean. These are also the concretization of good cadre standards in state-owned enterprises. " Xu Baoli said.

Source | China Economic Weekly Wang Hongru　

Original title "19 deputy ministerial-level central enterprises have changed their" heads ""