Archive for the ‘Beijing-Benz’ Category
Mercedes-Benz exports China-made E-class L to South Africa
Published on December 27, 2011 by Tycho de Feyter
The Beijing-Benz joint venture has started to export the China-made Mercedes-Benz E-class L, the fist batch of 35 vehicles will go to South Africa. The China-made E-class L is extended by some 14 centimeters for more space in the back.
Mercedes-Benz, BMW offering discounts on luxury-cars in China
Published on December 19, 2011 by Tycho de Feyter
Mercedes-Benz and BMW (BMW) dealers deepened their discounts on some models in China last month as slowing property and stock markets weighed on premium-car purchases, according to a research firm.
Average prices of Daimler AG’s basic 2012 Mercedes-Benz C200 sedan at Chinese dealerships were 16 percent below the manufacturer’s recommended price last month, compared with 14 percent in October and 3.4 percent in July, when the model became available, according to data from China Auto Market.
Production China-made Mercedes-Benz GLK has Started
Published on December 3, 2011 by Tycho de Feyter
Production of the China-made Mercedes-Benz GLK has started, it is made in Beijing by the Beijing-Benz joint venture, it will be listed early next year. The GLK has one mission: compete with the China-made Audi Q5 that is a big hit on the local market.
China-made Mercedes-Benz GLK to be listed in China in 02 next year
Published on November 29, 2011 by Tycho de Feyter
The China-made Mercedes-Benz will finally hit the Chinese car market in February next year. The GLK is made in China by the Beijing-Benz joint venture. Only engine will be the 3.0 with 245hp. Price is expected to start around 400.000 yuan. Via: Autohome.
Production Mercedes-Benz GLK in China to start in October
Published on September 26, 2011 by Tycho de Feyter
Local production of the Mercedes-Benz GLK will start in October. The GLK will be made in China by the Beijing-Benz joint venture to compete with the China-made Audi Q5. There will be one engine, the 3.0 V6 with 245hp. Debut is expected at the Guangzhou Auto Show in November. Via: Autohome.
Mercedes-Benz China sales Down in July
Published on August 27, 2011 by Tycho de Feyter
Mercedes-Benz says China sales totaled 14,470 in July, down 14.5% from June. Mercedes-Benz’s China sales in the first seven months are up 50% from a year earlier
Sales of Daimler AG’s Mercedes-Benz cars in China slowed in July, reflecting weakening sales of passenger vehicles in the world’s largest auto market. The company said in a statement Tuesday that sales of its passenger cars in China totaled 14,470 in July, down from the 16,925 vehicles it reported for June.
Production Mercedes-Benz GLK in China starts in October
Published on August 2, 2011 by Tycho de Feyter
Production of the Mercedes-Benz GLK in China will start in October. The GLK will be made in China by the Beijing-Benz joint venture. The engines will be imported from Germany until the new Beijing-Benz engine factory is ready in 2013. Price is expected to start around 400.000 yuan. Via: Autohome.
Mercedes-Benz opens global design center in Beijing, China
Published on July 24, 2011 by Tycho de Feyter
BEIJING – German automaker Daimler AG inaugurated its fifth Mercedes-Benz Global Advanced Design Center in Beijing on Thursday, a sign of the growing importance of the Chinese automobile market’s influence on the changing needs and trends in vehicles.
It is the first functional design center established by a premium vehicle brand in China. Another German luxury car brand, Audi AG, is also considering establishing a design center in Beijing. “We opened this center because we recognize the increasing importance of the Chinese market and the influence it is having on design trends and mobility solutions worldwide,” said Ulrich Walker, chairman and chief executive officer of Daimler Northeast Asia Ltd.
Mercedez-Benz has got Big Plans for China
Published on July 17, 2011 by Tycho de Feyter
Mr. Dai Si, CEO of the Beijing-Benz joint venture had a little talk with the press and so we know: local production of the GLK will start this year. Production of a new yet nameless compact SUV will start in 2013, this is likely the future BLK. The new A-class and B-class will be imported in China. Local production however is a possibility for the future. Via: Autohome.
New Mercedes-Benz C-class listed & priced in China
Published on July 17, 2011 by Tycho de Feyter
The facelifted Mercedes-Benz C-class has been officially listed on the Chinese auto market. Price starts at 308.000 yuan and ends at 463.000 yuan. Engines: C180, C200, C260 and C300. The C-class is made in China by the Beijing-Benz joint venture that also makes the E-class and soon the GLK-class. Most important competition for the C-class: Audi A4, BMW 3 and Volvo S60. The Audi and BMW are locally made, the S60 is imported but local production will likely start soon. Via: Autohome.
