Benz
Comes to Beijing
Daimler Chrysler and Beijing Automotive
Industry Holding Co. have signed a framework agreement whereby
Daimler Chrysler uses the Beijing Jeep Corporation Ltd. facilities
to produce C-Class and E-Class Mercedes-Benz cars. Within a
few years of start-up, its annual output is expected to reach
25,000. Daimler Chrysler also uses Beijing Automotive's Beiqi
Futian Automobile Co. middle-sized and heavy-duty trucks manufacturing
facilities to produce commercial cars. Estimated investment
is 1 billion euro (about 9 billion RMB). Engines and other parts
and accessories will be manufactured concurrently.