T/N: I'm having a problem with the names; they might be iffy.
Inside Volkswagen Group Headquarters
David Mason, Chairman of the Volkswagen Group, sat back in his leather office chair, sipping coffee as his competitors squirmed.
"Look at BMW and Mercedes scrambling like headless chickens," he said with a grin.
"They thought launching a product at the same time as Audi Motors would give them the upper hand?"
He waved lazily toward his assistant.
"Pull everything we can on Audi's turbocharged engine—every shred of data.
If we don't start catching up now, we'll be obsolete in a few years."
He wasn't wrong to be concerned.
Volkswagen hadn't expected China Star to drop a fully self-developed, mass-produced turbo engine—let alone one that beat out anything in their B-class lineup.
But while Mason was alarmed, he was also… entertained.
"Let those two take the fall," he said, smirking.
"Even if we're behind, we're not the ones bleeding on stage today."
Volkswagen wasn't launching a new model this quarter. For now, they could afford to watch from the sidelines.
"Let BMW and Mercedes burn first.
I'll worry about catching up after their ashes cool."
Back at the Press Conference
Haifeng stood center stage, calm and poised, eyes scanning the crowd before him.
"By now, I'm sure you've all understood what our turbocharged engine can do."
"But I know what many of you are still wondering:
How reliable is it?"
He let that question hang for a beat before answering with a grin.
"Let me show you how much confidence we have—through our warranty policy."
The Warranty Announcement
"From today forward, every Audi A4 will come with a five-year or 100,000 km warranty, whichever comes first."
"And that's not all."
"We're also offering a two-year or 50,000 km 'Three Guarantees' policy."
The audience erupted in murmurs.
"Wait—'Three Guarantees'? Like repair, replace, return?"
Haifeng nodded.
"Yes. Within the first two years, or 50,000 kilometers:
If a serious quality issue occurs, the customer is entitled to free repair, exchange, or return, as required by law."
"This is our promise—clear, official, and publicly documented on our website."
The crowd buzzed.
"Who does that? Five years?"
"Even luxury brands don't offer more than two…"
"That's crazy generous."
Industry Context
Let's be real—what most car companies offered was weak:
2 years / 50,000 km standard.
Maybe 3 years if you paid extra.
Even BMW, Mercedes, and Volkswagen didn't dare go beyond that.
Why?
Because extended warranties = long risk.
What if the engine fails? What if something critical breaks?
What if the car isn't as durable as promised?
But Haifeng?
He was putting his reputation—and China Star's name—on the line.
"He's not just selling a car," one viewer muttered in the livestream chat.
"He's betting on his tech."
And the people could feel it.
"That's pride."
"That's backbone."
"That's how you build trust in a brand."