The most powerful traffic code in the automotive circle now boils down to just two words: rebranding.

What is the so - called "Automobile Spring Festival Gala"? Well, here it comes.

Unexpectedly, the lineup of the last batch of new cars approved by the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology this year is incredibly impressive. Are the car manufacturers saving their best for the end of the year? Brothers who haven't bought a car yet, don't be in a hurry. There will be plenty of choices next year.

However, after looking at these cars, Brother Neck can't help but feel a mix of emotions. He just couldn't fall asleep that night. After looking closely for half the night, he finally saw two words from the fender gap - Rebranding.

For example, take a look at this one, the Smart #6 EHD, which is the least "Mercedes - like" Smart in history.

I just want to ask, is this really you, Smart? It doesn't look like you at all. Not only did you make a sedan, but it's also a hybrid?

Well, actually, everyone got it wrong. This is just Smart growing up and turning into the look of Lynk & Co 10, which means Geely next door is the real "father", and Mercedes is just an "unrelated father"...

Although the dimensions of the Smart #6 are 4906*1922*1508, with a wheelbase of 2926, which is slightly smaller than the Lynk & Co 10, the styling outline is most likely from the same design hand, and even the headlights are a bit like those of the Zeekr 007.

Not to mention its EHD super - hybrid system, which is actually the same as Lynk & Co's EM - P, with the same 3 - speed DHT, a 1.5T + 120kW range extender, and also uses lithium iron phosphate batteries. It's 80% similar inside and out, making it hard to tell them apart.

But if that's the case, please tell me a reason not to buy the Lynk & Co 10 EM - P. Surely we can't say it's because of the Mercedes design anymore. Maybe it's the range?

Yes, the hybrid range of the Smart #6 can reach 1800km, almost crushing the Lynk & Co 10's 1400km. But I'm really curious about what it has installed to make such a big difference. Well, anyway, let's wait and see the final price.

After talking about Smart, let's move on to another brother in the Geely family, Lotus FOR ME.

From the picture, we can see that this is actually the plug - in hybrid version of the ELETRE. It has a 900V architecture, 952 horsepower, an active stabilizer bar, 6 - piston calipers, and a 120 - kg net downforce kit. It is said to directly compete with the Lamborghini Urus.

So the official slogan is "Unbeatable under 3 million, and ready to take on the best above 3 million". Brother Neck hopes it will come out soon so that he can experience the feeling of a 3 - million - yuan car.

But Brother Neck secretly says that in fact, the SEA - S architecture of the FOR ME is also used in the Zeekr 9X. So in essence, is it just a 9X with some added kits? If you can't afford this one, just buy the 9X (I still can't afford it).

Next, let's talk about another Geely car, Geely Galaxy M7 EM - i. But why does this new car look so familiar?

Actually, this M7 was originally the L7. Originally, the Galaxy series was divided into L and E series according to hybrid/electric. But now Geely is changing the setup and dividing them into A and M series according to sedan/SUV. There is even a rebranded Star series. Anyway, they are still the same cars.

The thing is, when you're looking for Li Auto and Wenjie on Dongchedi, you'll always unexpectedly see Galaxy...

Of course, it's normal to learn from Li Auto and Wenjie. For example, IM LS8 has perfectly replicated the "89 strategy".

To put it simply, first create a flagship Model 9 with all the available configurations, and then scale it down a bit to create a more cost - effective Model 8. Both Li Auto and Wenjie have used this strategy to boost their brand sales.

For IM, it's not hard to see that the LS8 and LS9 are almost the same. However, compared with what Li Auto and Wenjie did, IM scaled down a bit too much this time.

The dimensions of the LS9 are 5279*2000*1806, comparable to the M9 and L9 levels, or even larger. While the LS8 is only 5085*2000*1807, on par with the M7 and L7 (don't ask which M7 and L7). It seems you're really going for high sales volume. I guess the price of this car might be around 250,000 yuan.

When it comes to mid - to large - size SUVs, we have to mention AUDI E7X.

To put it simply, its appearance is almost an enlarged version of the previous E5 (don't ask which E5). Its dimensions are 5049*1997*1710, with a wheelbase of 3060, close to the above - mentioned LS8, but significantly lower and more streamlined.

As of now, we know that it has rear - wheel drive and all - wheel drive versions. The single - motor version has a power of 300kW, and the dual - motor version has 500kW, not much different from the E5, and it also uses ternary lithium batteries.

Brother Neck thinks the wheels look really cool. The only thing to complain about is that in other people's rear - view mirrors, it still looks like an I - G - U - A.

Next, let's look at BYD. This time, it has introduced a new car between the Qin and Han series. Well, not the Western Chu (a historical reference), but actually the Qin MAX (known as the "Great Qin"). Now that there are Qin Pro, Plus, and MAX, all that's left is the Ultra.

Currently, the Qin MAX only has an all - electric version, which can be regarded as a lower - spec version of the Han EV. It's slightly smaller in size and comes in two versions. The lower - spec version has a power of 120kW, and the higher - spec version has 240kW, even higher than the current Han's 180kW, and it uses rear - wheel drive like the Qin L.

From the information of the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, we can see that this 240kW motor will soon be applied to all models, including the Han EV, Seal 06 EV, Seal 07 EV, Sea Lion 06 EV, etc.

So BYD has made a major update to its power system. It should be more powerful for Didi drivers. But this motor will probably only be used in the higher - spec versions, and there may not be much change in the regular versions.

Meanwhile, another brand that focuses on cost - effectiveness has launched an "L" model, Wuling Xingguang L.

Oh my, is this another Li Auto? If it weren't for the "tear - shaped headlights" on both sides, it would really be hard to tell the difference.

From the parameters, the dimensions of this car are 4950*1920*1780, with a wheelbase of 2950, about the level of the Li Auto L6. But I'm sure the price won't disappoint. Let's see if it can beat Leapmotor.

Moreover, not only the Xingguang, but also Wuling Hongguang MINI EV, the originator of the "chopped - pepper fish head" - like design, has had an update, mainly in terms of its appearance.

To be honest, I think the original Hongguang MINI still looks more pleasing to the eye. The new design looks a bit dull to me.

However, if we want to know where this design comes from, we can't blame Wuling. We should ask Geely first...

But the one that looks most like a Geely car is Hyper S600.

At first glance, this car looks like a Macan, but take a closer look. Isn't it a Lynk & Co?

Although it doesn't have Lynk & Co's frog - eye headlights, that long - strip grille below can't be some kind of Urban Inverted Aesthetics, right...

Even another car from GAC looks like an old acquaintance. Isn't this the Zeekr MIX? Actually, its name is AION N60 because it doesn't have double B - pillar double - door design.

Well, I think Geely itself should reflect on this. Maybe too many people are following the same path, and the "soul" has been lost.

After talking about these familiar - looking cars, finally, let's talk about some interesting ones.

First, there is 212 T01 Short - wheelbase Version. It really looks very off - road, with a non - load - bearing body, part - time four - wheel drive, a 2.0T engine, and a power of 185kW. It seems to be putting some pressure on Great Wall.