Archive for the ‘Beijing-Benz’ Category
China-made Mercedes-Benz GLK launched on the Chinese car market
Published on May 3, 2012 by Joey Wang
The Mercedes-Benz GLK has been launched on the Chinese car market, it is made in China by the Beijing-Benz joint venture that also makes the c-class and E-class. Price starts at 408.000 yuan and ends at 557.000 yuan. Lone engine is the 3.0 V6 with 240hp and 300nm.
Beijing Auto E-series based on platform Smart ForFour
Published on March 29, 2012 by Tycho de Feyter
The new Beijing Auto E-series is based on the platform of the Smart FourFour, a Smart with space for four that was made by NedCar in the Netherlands between 2004 and 2006. The Smart Forfour shared most of its components with the 2003 Mitsubishi Colt which was made at the same factory. The ForFour was killed after only two years due to very slow sales. Now we know where the platform went!
Ten brand-new Mercedes-Benz E300L’s burned to Ashes in China
Published on February 17, 2012 by Tycho de Feyter
Sad news… There was a horrible accident on a highway in Hunan Province on February 9. A huge transport truck loaded with 12 brand-new Mercedes-Benz E300L’s went up in flames, the fire destroyed 10 of the Benzes, total loss is estimated at 5 million yuan. Fortunately the driver and co-driver weren’t hurt.
China-made Mercedes-Benz GLK will be listed in April
Published on February 13, 2012 by W.E. Ning
The China-made Mercedes-Benz GLK will be listed on the Chinese car market in April, official debut will be at the Beijing Auto Show, in April as well. The GLK is made in China by the Beijing-Benz joint venture. Only engine is the 3.0 V6 with 245hp and 300nm. Price will start around 400.000 yuan. Via: Autohome.
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.
