探索与奥迪和梅赛德斯的新联盟

Huawei Technologies, a leading Chinese tech giant, is actively seeking to expand its influence in the smart car industry by approaching global automobile heavyweights, Mercedes Benz and Volkswagen’s 奥迪.

据内部消息称，华为已提议出售其智能汽车软件和零部件公司的少量股份，这标志着华为将在中国境外扩大合作关系的战略举措。

弥合地缘政治分歧

Facing U.S. sanctions since 2019, Huawei’s initiative is not just a business expansion but also a tactical step to shield its ventures from potential geopolitical conflicts.

由据报道 inviting foreign investors like Mercedes and Audi, Huawei aims to fortify its position against the backdrop of international tensions. This approach underscores the company’s persistence in navigating through the challenging landscape of global tech politics.

分拆智能汽车解决方案业务

Huawei announced last month its plans to spin off its Intelligent Automotive Solution (IAS) business unit, a four-year-old division focusing on becoming a dominant player in the smart electric vehicle (EV) market. The unit, valued between $28 billion and $35 billion, underscores Huawei’s ambition in the EV domain.

谈判与合作

最近几周，华为与梅赛德斯进行了初步谈判，提出了 3% 至 5% 的股份，但估值仍在谈判中。不过，梅赛德斯似乎很谨慎，它优先考虑软件自主权，以保持其高端品牌形象。

奥迪的兴趣程度尚不清楚，但奥迪与华为之间的合作即将展开，特别是自 2025 年起为中国市场开发自动驾驶技术。

行业回应

由于讨论是保密的，梅赛德斯和奥迪都不对他们所称的猜测发表评论。华为尚未回应就此事发表评论的请求。

这种沉默反映了科技和汽车行业这种高风险谈判的敏感性和投机性。

Huawei’s Global Automotive Strategy

This move is a part of Huawei’s broader strategy to align with global automakers in China, who are increasingly partnering with Chinese firms to cater to the tech-savvy local market.

大众汽车等公司正在与中国的电动汽车和自动驾驶技术公司合作，这表明跨行业和跨国界联盟的趋势日益明显。

美国制裁下的挑战

Richard Yu, head of Huawei’s smart car business, highlighted the challenges faced by the company in becoming a main supplier for European, U.S., and Japanese companies due to U.S. sanctions.

尽管存在这些障碍，华为还是设法与中国较小的电动汽车制造商和一些老牌汽车制造商建立了合作关系。

未来展望与投资

Huawei’s outreach for investments includes inviting companies like Seres Group and Chery Automobile to invest in the smart car firm. Changan Auto has already expressed interest in owning a significant share post-spinoff.

Huawei’s proactive approach in seeking diverse investors reflects its commitment to securing a firm footing in the rapidly evolving smart car industry, despite geopolitical headwinds and market challenges.

In summary, Huawei’s recent overtures to global automotive giants signify its ambitious plans to solidify its position in the smart car sector.

While navigating through the complexities of international sanctions and market competition, Huawei’s strategy of forming strategic alliances could redefine the landscape of the smart car industry in the years to come.