#363 - Honda Nami
Only after hearing Huang Ming's report did Lu Haifeng understand why Toyota Junko had been so confident a few days ago that she could help Toyota escape its current slump.
It turned out she was unleashing a major move by introducing the hybrid system from the high-end Lexus brand into the domestic market.
This was a technology that Toyota had always been proud of.
It uses an electric motor in conjunction with an engine to reduce fuel consumption.
Lexus models equipped with the hybrid system consistently maintain a fuel consumption of around 4 liters per 100 kilometers, no matter how they are driven.
This is similar to Audi's Skyactiv Technology concept.
Toyota's hybrid system has been in development for many years, and Lu Haifeng believes that with the electric motor paired with the Atkinson engine, Toyota's next-generation fuel economy will reach a terrifying level.
One can imagine that if this system were installed in A-segment cars, it would definitely satisfy consumers.
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Inside the Honda Greater China Branch!
Honda Koinu had completely lost his usual arrogance and confidence.
He now slumped in his chair like a dead dog, staring blankly at the ceiling of his office.
Inside his office, a voluptuous woman with short hair sat on the sofa, glanced at him indifferently, and said, "Koinu, pack your things and hurry back to Japan!"
"I will now be fully in charge of the affairs in Greater China!"
This time, Honda suffered heavy losses due to the Honda Civic incident, and was also summoned by the Greater China government, which issued a huge fine.
Most importantly, more than 500,000 Honda Civics that had already been sold were forced to be recalled.
The reason for this was that Honda Koinu had implemented a component reduction policy in Greater China.
Initially, Honda Koinu's decision was opposed by many people within Honda, but these voices were suppressed by Honda Koinu using his position.
After all, Honda Koinu is the grandson of Honda's head.
Later, under Honda Koinu's monopolistic and autocratic decision-making, the Honda Civic achieved its greatest glory in history.
The sales performance of more than 200,000 units per month shocked everyone at Honda headquarters.
As a result, when people at Honda headquarters talked about Honda Koinu, everyone was full of praise and admiration.
Even Honda's head publicly praised Honda Koinu for his outstanding ability.
Honda Koinu was extremely proud during that time! His tail was practically wagging in the sky.
However, the subsequent turn of events caused Honda Koinu to fall from heaven to hell in an instant.
The emergence of Leaky Auto's Qin PRO caused Honda Civic's sales to plummet directly!
In order to save Honda Civic's sales, Honda Koinu had to lower prices to compete with Leaky Auto.
He finally managed to stabilize Honda Civic's sales, but unexpectedly, a large-scale axle breakage incident broke out.
Honda has since become a black-hearted car company that everyone condemns!
And Honda Koinu, as the leader of this matter, is also the biggest responsible party.
Therefore, in order to appease the anger of consumers in Greater China, Honda headquarters decided to sacrifice Honda Koinu and put all the blame on him alone.
Because this matter has had too much of a negative impact on Honda's image and brand, someone must come out to attract public hatred.
And this person is none other than Honda Koinu, who is the leader of this matter.
Therefore, Honda headquarters immediately sent a very capable person to take over all Honda affairs in Greater China.
And this person is Honda Koinu's cousin, the Honda head's most beloved granddaughter, Honda Nami!
She is also the head of Honda's North American division and the future designated heir of the Honda family.
In order to save the Greater China market, the Honda head specially transferred Honda Nami from the United States to Greater China.
In Honda Koinu's office, Honda Nami looked at the reports from Honda Greater China during this period and said, "Koinu, this time your actions have caused great losses to our Honda Group!"
"To restore the reputation of the Honda Group this time, someone must be held responsible for this matter!"
"I will have people hold a press conference later, so go to the press conference and perform well before you leave!"
"I will have people put all the responsibility for this matter on you!"
When Honda Nami spoke to Honda Koinu, she carried a kind of indifference, a kind of indifference that kept people at arm's length.
Honda Nami's attitude looked very casual, but her tone revealed indifference and dominance.
As if Honda Koinu was not her cousin, but a piece of trash that could be used one last time.
Hearing this, a burst of anger suddenly erupted in Honda Koinu's dull eyes.
This damned woman actually wants to sacrifice me to appease the anger of consumers in Greater China.
Why? I am the eldest grandson of the Honda family.
However, although Honda Koinu was very angry in his heart, he did not dare to show the slightest dissatisfaction or unwillingness on his face.
Because he knew his cousin too well, she was a woman with very ruthless scheming and methods.
And from childhood to adulthood, he was filled with a sense of fear towards this woman.
"I understand..."
He knew that he was completely finished this time, and even if he returned to Japan, the family would definitely not let him hold any position again.
In other words, his hope of competing for inheritance was completely extinguished.
After reading the reports for a while, Honda Nami looked up at the angry Honda Koinu and said, "I know you are feeling uncomfortable, but as members of the Honda family, we must be prepared to sacrifice for the family!"
"Moreover, if it weren't for your ignorant decision this time, such a major accident would not have occurred!"
Honda Koinu retorted, "But it was clearly that old guy, Horinouchi Sei, who was eating inside and out, that caused the quality of the parts to be substandard. What does it have to do with my decision!"
Now Honda Koinu is very unconvinced. He believes that everything is because Horinouchi Sei was eating inside and out that caused the quality of the parts to be substandard, otherwise such a major axle breakage accident would not have occurred!
"Of course Horinouchi Sei is wrong, but as the head of Honda Greater China, don't you have any fault at all?"
"Alright, I'm not interested in what grievances you have. Now our Honda has become a car company that everyone condemns, and you caused all of this!"
"Pack up, perform well at the press conference this afternoon, or else you know the consequences!"
Honda Nami didn't want to say another word of nonsense to Honda Koinu, and left the office directly after speaking in a commanding tone.
She now needs to understand all the situation in Greater China before she can formulate more plans to restore Honda's image.
This time, Honda Nami also brought her own team, all of whom were loyal subordinates who followed her in North America.
As for the management talents under Honda Koinu, they were arranged by her to management departments without real power.
After instructing someone to take Honda Koinu to the press conference, Honda Nami convened a meeting of Honda Greater China executives.
She needs to understand the situation that has occurred during this period in order to formulate more plans to restore Honda's image.
