Sina Auto News A few days ago, Harley-Davidson China’s 4th National Ride for Car Owners with the theme of "Friendship between China and the United States" was successfully launched in Dali, Yunnan. Nearly 300 Harley-Davidson Chinese and foreign car owners galloped on the shores of Cangshan Erhai Lake, enjoying the charming scenery in the southwest of China; In Tengchong, stilwell road, I raced for a long time, recalling the Sino-American friendship carried on this "anti-Japanese lifeline" in the past. This cycling activity includes Dali section from September 26th to 28th, and Tengchong section from September 29th to 30th. The People’s Government of Dali Bai Autonomous Prefecture in Yunnan Province and the People’s Government of Baoshan City regard this cycling activity as an important local tourism event, which provides strong support for the organization and preparation of the whole activity.

　　"Yunnan has a unique natural scenery, a long history and the essence of multi-ethnic culture. It is an ideal choice for us to hold this national cycling activity." Dr. Jiang Xixiang, President of Harley-Davidson China District, said at the welcome dinner, "Before the event, Harley-Davidson China sent an invitation to members of Harley-Davidson Owners’ Clubs around the world for the first time. Now I am very happy to see that some overseas members of Harley-Davidson Owners’ Clubs have been invited to join our cycling team, making this event a truly international leisure motorcycle riding event! Of course, this cycling event not only belongs to Harley-Davidson owners and enthusiasts, but also invites local people and tourists to participate in the event and experience the charm and passion of Harley-Davidson cycling culture. I hope that under the inspiration of this free riding spirit, more people will join our national cycling team next year! "

　　This year, Nigel Villiers, the international business director of Harley Owners’ Association and Customer Experience, took the lead in cycling this huge Harley team around the Erhai Lake in Dali. After that, some motorcade members will continue to go west and south, and ride in Tengchong section of stilwell road. "I am very fortunate to be here with so many Harley owners and fans. There is no doubt that this will be an unforgettable Harley car owners’ meeting! We earnestly hope that more China motorcycle enthusiasts can join the Harley Owners’ Association and share the excitement and fun of cycling activities with us. " Mr. Weinaizhe said at the departure ceremony.

　　During the cycling activities, Harley-Davidson China announced the winners of the national recruitment activity "Looking for the earliest Harley" at the Dali welcome dinner on September 26th. This recruitment campaign, which started in April 2012, aims to review the long history of Harley-Davidson brand, a motorcycle manufacturer, and trace its historical origin with China, and further convey the unique riding culture and lifestyle advocated by Harley-Davidson brand to China consumers. After several rounds of rigorous screening and evaluation, Mr. Bing Wang’s car stood out from dozens of short-listed early Harley-Davidson motorcycles and won the "earliest Harley" special prize; The classic appearance award, the original flavor award, the best story award and the online popularity award, which have attracted much attention, finally returned to their respective owners. As the chairman of the jury of this event, Dr. Jiang Xixiang said: "Through this national recruitment, many precious early Harley motorcycles and the moving stories behind them can be presented to the world. It can be seen that Harley-Davidson planted emotional seeds in China very early, which is another example of the long-standing friendship between China and the United States. "

　　To commemorate the everlasting friendship between China and the United States, Harley-Davidson China specially arranged the second stage of this year’s national cycling activity in Tengchong, stilwell road. Stilwell road was built during World War II, named after Joseph Stilwell, chief of staff of the Allied China Theater, in recognition of his outstanding contribution to China’s transportation of aid to China. Today, more than 60 years later, when the roar of Harley-Davidson motorcycles echoed on this "lifeline of anti-Japanese war" again, Harley-Davidson China deliberately rebuilt the road monument on the original site of stilwell road, wishing the friendship between China and the United States everlasting.

　　After that, the Harley cycling team will also visit Yuying Complete Primary School, the first primary school on the border between China and Myanmar, to donate books, school supplies and donations to the students there and build a new library for the school. In addition, students who have completed the education in Britain will also receive greeting cards written by Harley owners and employees of Harley-Davidson China, so that warmth can flow from the pen tip into their hearts.

　　Harley-Davidson China’s annual national cycling activity began in 2009, and the first national cycling was held in Taishan from April 30 to May 2, 2009, attracting more than 100 Harley-Davidson owners and enthusiasts. From May 1 to 3, 2010, the second national cycling was moved to Qinhuangdao, a leisure coastal city in North China, and the number of participants broke the 300 mark for the first time. With "friends come from afar. The 3rd National Cycling Activity and 2012 New Product Launch Conference with the theme of "Happy Rides in Qingdao" was held in Qingdao from October 3 to 5, 2011. With the participation of more than 600 Harley owners and enthusiasts, the cycling scene was spectacular.

　　Harley-Davidson China national cycling activity aims to create opportunities for Harley-Davidson owners in China, deeply experience Harley-Davidson’s unique cycling culture, make friends, share riding fun and enjoy the beautiful scenery along the way; At the same time, it will help host cities and promote the development of local tourism industry. Driven by this annual event, Harley-Davidson China is influencing the lifestyle of more and more consumers in China with its world-leading leisure motorcycle riding culture.

　　About Harley-Davidson

　　Harley-Davidson Motorcycle Company is the only manufacturer of high-end recreational motorcycles headquartered in the United States in the world. Its products include heavy motorcycles and a full range of motorcycle parts, accessories, clothing and diversified commodities.

　　Harley-Davidson set up its Shanghai office in April 2005 and officially entered the mainland of China. On July 9, 2010, Harley-Davidson (Shanghai) Trading Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of Harley-Davidson in China, was formally established. At present, the designated authorized dealer outlets are located in eleven major cities in China: Beijing, Shanghai, Qingdao, Xiamen, Wenzhou, Dalian, Chengdu, Suzhou, Wuhan, Tangshan and Chongqing. At present, Harley-Davidson has established Harley-Davidson Owners’ Clubs in Beijing, Shanghai, Qingdao, Chengdu, Wenzhou and Dalian respectively. Harley-Davidson is sparing no effort to lead the development of leisure motorcycle market in China, bringing Harley-Davidson’s unique safe driving experience, which symbolizes freedom avenue, original power and good times, to motorcycle enthusiasts in China.

On November 15th, 2024 Guangzhou Auto Show was successfully held. At this auto show site, the new Ford/Lingyu plug-in hybrid vehicle was officially launched. The former has launched a total of four sub-models, with an official guide price of 168,800-199,800 yuan, positioning "express charging and plugging mixed five-seat SUV"; The latter launched a total of three sub-models, with an official guide price of 206,800-238,800 yuan, and positioned as "a 7-seat SUV with extra fuel consumption".

New Ford Lingrui plug-in hybrid

In terms of appearance design, the new car fully draws lessons from the elements of the fuel version, and on this basis, it is completely blackened, making its appearance more fashionable and dynamic, showing a dynamic posture. The body lines are smooth and natural, just like flowing clouds, which perfectly outlines its unique sports style. In the front part, the designer skillfully integrated the family-style design concept, making the style of the whole vehicle more unified. At the same time, equipped with sharp, not only improve the lighting effect, but also give the vehicle a higher degree of recognition.

On the side of the car body, the new car adopts a dynamic waistline design, which extends from the front fender to the taillights, creating a body posture that sprints forward, further emphasizing its sports attributes. Under the car door, there are exquisite blackened decorative strips, which not only enhance the overall texture, but also further render the fashion atmosphere on the side.

In the rear part, the design of the car is also full of highlights. The layered tail shape with polygonal taillight design not only broadens the visual width, but also enhances the sense of technology and fashion of the vehicle. LED light source is used inside the taillight, which has a cool effect after lighting, echoing the headlights at the front of the car, forming a unified and coordinated overall style. On the whole, Lingrui PHEV perfectly combines fashion, dynamics and practicality in shape design, showing the unique charm of a high-quality SUV.

In terms of interior configuration, the new car introduced Tencent TAI+ intelligent ecosystem, equipped with high-performance 8155 chip, which brought rich and diverse intelligent interconnection experience for drivers and passengers. The central control large screen design is simple, and the operation interface is intuitive and easy to understand, making every touch convenient and smooth. The car is equipped with humanized configurations such as one-button start and intelligent automatic air conditioning to meet the needs of consumers in all directions.

In terms of power, the new Ford Leary plug-in hybrid SUV is equipped with a 1.5T hybrid exclusive engine, with a maximum engine power of 110kW, achieving an excellent thermal efficiency of 42%, and the fuel consumption of CLTC is as low as 4.3L/100km.

New Ford Lingyu plug-in hybrid

The new Ford Lingyu plug-in hybrid model perfectly inherits the hard-core aesthetic concept that the Ford brand has always adhered to. This new car adopts a unique founder hood shape in design, which not only shows a straight and determined posture, but also gives the whole car a unique sense of strength. The front face is designed with a penetrating light strip, which greatly broadens the visual width of the front of the car and makes the whole front face look wider and more atmospheric. The L-shaped headlight design creates a distinct visual effect with its simple and bright lines, which further enhances the three-dimensional sense and recognition of the front face.

On the side of the car body, the new car adopts a smooth waistline design, extending from the front fender to the taillights, which not only enhances the layering of the car body, but also shows a dynamic visual effect between light and shadow, as if ready to break through the shackles and gallop in the vast world. The concave design under the car door adds a bit of muscle to the car body and skillfully creates a ready-to-go sports posture. A brand-new earth color system-"wilderness green" and "cactus ash" was introduced, all inspired by the magnificent outdoor scene.

In the tail design, the new Ford Lingyu plug-in hybrid model also adopts the L-shaped star-shining taillight design, and the taillight shines with full edges and corners, echoing the headlights from a distance, forming a complete visual system. This design not only shows the tenacity and strength of a tough guy, but also makes the whole vehicle more harmonious and unified visually. The line design of the tail is simple and powerful, which complements the hard-core aesthetic style of the whole vehicle and shows the movement and strength.

In terms of interior, the new car cockpit adopts the embracing design style, creating a warm and comfortable driving atmosphere. The center console is equipped with a floating touch screen, which is not only full of science and technology, but also provides a wealth of intelligent interconnection functions, allowing drivers to enjoy the convenience and fun of intelligent technology while enjoying driving pleasure. The seat is wrapped in high-grade leather material, and the filler is soft and moderate, which provides good support and comfort. At the same time, it also supports multi-directional electric adjustment and heating/ventilation functions.

In terms of power, the new Ford Lingyu plug-in hybrid is equipped with a plug-in hybrid system consisting of a 1.5T turbocharged engine and a motor, in which the maximum power of the engine is 110kW and the maximum power of the driving motor is 160kW. The transmission system is matched with a 2-speed DHT hybrid gearbox and equipped with Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., Limited super hybrid battery, which can charge the power from 30% to 80% in 14 minutes. It also has the function of external discharge, the discharge power is as high as 3.3kW and the working voltage is 220V, which can easily meet the power demand of common household appliances such as projectors, game machines and barbecue grills.