Shuanghuan Automobile

As soon as he got in the car, the interior layout quickly caught Wang Yuhui's attention again.

"Not only is the exterior well-done, but the interior is also commendable!"

"There's no gear lever like in a regular manual transmission car; instead, it uses a rotary shifter."

"Although most of the interior is made of hard plastic, the design is still quite good."

"And these seats, they're almost cheating, right? The material is really comfortable to sit on!"

Just as Wang Yuhui was looking around curiously.

Grandpa Chen, having closed the tailgate, had already settled into the driver's seat and fastened his seatbelt.

"Young man, buckle up, we're about to head out!"

"Okay, okay." Prompted by the old man, Wang Yuhui quickly fastened his seatbelt.

With preparations made for departure, Grandpa Chen turned the car key and skillfully reached for the rotary shifter.

The vehicle shifted into drive, the handbrake was released, and a gentle tap on the accelerator.

The Jiuzhou Mini smoothly merged into the traffic.

The sound of the electric motor could be heard, and the vehicle weaved through the traffic at the train station with exceptional agility.

This, just riding in it, was surprisingly good!

It wasn't any worse than cars costing tens of thousands of yuan!

Wang Yuhui was stunned again; it was much better than he had anticipated.

At this point in time, although a small number of domestic car brands had begun to focus on quality, most car manufacturers were still stuck in their old ways of thinking about car manufacturing.

They wanted to make quick money through imitation and plagiarism.

Times were different. Before 2005, as long as a car was produced, looked good, was much cheaper than joint-venture brands, and the sales strategy didn't have major issues, it could achieve a certain level of sales for at least a period of time.

It wasn't like after 2008, when joint ventures became more numerous, and the internet era gradually arrived. People could easily go online and discuss the quality of various vehicles with car enthusiasts from all over the country.

The quality of many cars was very questionable, which was also one of the reasons why domestic cars were synonymous with poor quality in the ingrained perception of some older generations.

Even though some brands were already launching models with strict quality control, the damage previously inflicted on the market had a profound and lasting impact.

And this car, which couldn't be registered and didn't have an engine or gearbox, turned out to be surprisingly good!

It was enough to surprise him.

Sitting in the car, Wang Yuhui carefully felt the texture of the vehicle as it drove on the road, the way the chassis and suspension filtered out vibrations from the ground.

Beside him, seeing that the passenger hadn't spoken, Grandpa Chen, who couldn't stay idle, struck up a conversation.

"Young man, going home for the New Year?"

"Yes, yes..." Was he supposed to go on vacation instead of going home for the New Year?!

"Where do you work?" Grandpa Chen asked again, as the car slowly came to a stop, waiting for the traffic light ahead.

"Working on the coast. No choice, can't earn money back home, so I have to go work in a wealthier area."

After answering casually, Wang Yuhui asked curiously.

"By the way, Grandpa, may I ask what kind of car you're driving? I haven't seen it around outside, and it looks pretty good."

Speaking of the car, Grandpa Chen's voice grew louder, filled with pride: "You're asking about this? This is called a Jiuzhou Mini!"

"It's a vehicle manufactured by our local car company, Jiuzhou Automobile Company. How is it, isn't it beautiful!"

Wang Yuhui nodded in affirmation: "Yes, yes, it's very beautiful!"

The old man's mood became even happier with the passenger's compliment.

"Haha, let me tell you, this car isn't just good-looking, it's also very comfortable and nimble to drive!"

"I've driven many cars before, tractors and big trucks, you name it. Cars back then, because they didn't have synchronizers, required double-clutching."

"This car of ours has no clutch now, and you don't need to shift gears. It's much easier to drive than those old things!"

When it came to his car, the white-haired Grandpa Chen would talk endlessly.

He was just like some young people who were passionate about cars, eloquently discussing the pros and cons of the model.

"Another advantage of this car is that you don't need a driver's license to operate it!

It's very friendly to us older folks who have passed the maximum driving age but are still in good health, and to those who can't get a license due to educational reasons."

"Oh, and there are also some car owners in their thirties who buy this car for commuting."

"The exterior is really beautiful, it looks comparable to those costing tens of thousands of yuan."

"This car of ours is electric, it doesn't need gasoline. You just need to charge it fully when you get home at night. Basically, one charge at night means it's fully charged when you want to drive it the next day!"

The red light turned green, and the vehicle slowly moved forward. Grandpa Chen also drove the Jiuzhou Mini, following the traffic flow down the road ahead, but he continued to chat with the young passenger about the Jiuzhou Mini.

"With this car, life is completely different from before. Before, if I wanted to go fishing or hiking, I'd either ride a motorcycle or get a ride from someone else.

But how convenient was that? Motorcycles were fine when I was younger, but now I can't stand the cold winter wind. With this Jiuzhou Mini, it's different.

For fishing, I can pack a lot of fishing gear, and I don't have to worry about not having enough space, no matter how much I catch.

Hiking, and you can often find people who enjoy hiking to play on the more famous mountains around the city.

There are just too many situations in life where you need a car, and with the Jiuzhou Mini, your radius of life changes."

Once Grandpa Chen started talking about his car, he couldn't stop, as if it had merits everywhere.

Beside him, Wang Yuhui firmly remembered all this information.

The car is easy to drive, doesn't require a license, and greatly simplifies the lives of the elderly. Also, because it's electric, there's no need for gas, significantly lowering the cost of using the car.

The Jiuzhou Mini now has a huge influence among the middle-aged and elderly population in this city.

"Um, Grandpa, can you let me try it out in a bit?"

"I'm also quite interested in this car. Don't worry, I have a license and I drive often. I only took the bus back because my workplace is too far from my hometown, making it inconvenient to drive back and forth."

"Test drive?" Grandpa Chen seemed a little hesitant.

Seeing his hesitation, Wang Yuhui gritted his teeth. "How about this, I'll pay extra, twenty more yuan, and we can go to a place with less traffic up ahead so I can drive it!"

Paying extra can solve problems in many situations.

Grandpa Chen no longer hesitated. "Then, no problem. But let's agree first, if I see you driving unskillfully, you'll only get a short test drive, and you'll be responsible for anything that happens."

"No problem, it's a deal!" Wang Yuhui replied confidently.

The vehicle drove forward for about another kilometer, entering a road in the suburbs with not much traffic.

The Jiuzhou Mini pulled over to the side of the road. Grandpa Chen took out the car key and got out of the driver's seat.

They switched positions. Wang Yuhui took the car key handed over by Grandpa Chen and turned it gently. The dashboard lit up, showing the battery level and current speed.

"First, shift gears. Turn the knob to the 'Drive' position, then release the handbrake. You must press the accelerator gently," Grandpa Chen instructed from the side.

After checking the gear, Wang Yuhui turned the knob to shift gears. After releasing the handbrake, he lightly pressed the accelerator, and the vehicle moved forward smoothly.

He skillfully activated the turn signal and checked the rearview mirror before changing lanes.

Seeing Wang Yuhui skillfully drive onto the road, Grandpa Chen didn't say anything more.

As the vehicle started moving, Wang Yuhui was once again filled with surprise.

The driving feel was really good, even better than the Shuanghuan Little Noble, a microcar produced by his own Shuanghuan Automobile company!

The accelerator was responsive and immediate, and the brakes were very sensitive.

"This car is really good. It's no worse than my Qiyun when driving, and it's even lighter and quicker. Plus, it's an automatic!"

Grandpa Chen said proudly, "Of course. Nowadays, you have to wait half a month to pick up a car after ordering. The fact that so many people like it says a lot!"

"Other than not being able to go very fast, there are no other problems!"

Along the way, Wang Yuhui and Grandpa Chen chatted a lot about the Jiuzhou Mini.

He inquired about when the model was launched, its specific configurations, price, and other information.

When they finally arrived at Grandpa Chen's hometown, Wang Yuhui even took a photo with the Jiuzhou Mini using his Nokia N79.

Under the influence of this butterfly, some domestic brands were about to change tracks. Instead of competing with joint ventures, they would focus on the "Old Man Happy" market!

With a fierce battle, the new energy era began.