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| Predecessor | Beijing Jeep Corporation |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2005 |
| Headquarters | , China |
| Products | Automobiles |
| Owner(s) |
Daimler AG Beiqi |
| Website | http://www.bbac.com.cn/ |
Beijing Benz - Daimler Chrysler Automotive Co Ltd (
) is a Chinese car manufacturer.
This joint venture is co-owned by Daimler AG and Beiqi.[1]
It assembles and manufactures the Mercedes-Benz E-Class and C-Class.[2] 2011 will see the GLK-Class crossover added to its model line.[3] Some Mercedes-branded offerings sold in China, the S-Class for example, are imported by Mercedes-Benz (China) Ltd.[4]
Sales in 2010 were expected to reach 50,000 units a small reduction from the 67,000 of the prior year in a highly-competitive marketplace.[5] 2008 production capacity was estimated at 100,000 units/year.[6] Production capacity figures may consider engines and vehicles as discrete.
While Beijing-Benz does not produce all the Mercedes-branded autos sold on the Chinese market, such cars currently enjoy a reputation for high quality and popularity.[7]
History[]
Having its roots in the oldest of the Chinese auto-making joint ventures with a Western partner, Beijing-Benz was established in 2005 between Beiqi and Daimler AG.[8]
Prior foreign partners[]
Daimler AG is only the latest in a long line of co-owners.
American Motors[]
Beijing-Benz has its origins in the Beijing Jeep Corporation (
), which became China's first Sino-western automotive joint venture when it was established in 1984[9] with American Motors Corporation.[10]
American Motors began negotiations in 1979 to sell its vehicles in China and to gain access to then low-cost Chinese labor.[11] The Chinese wanted access to more-modern automotive technology, and Beijing Jeep suited both needs and produced the American Motors Jeep Cherokee (XJ) in Beijing.[11]
Assembly of the Cherokee continued after Chrysler's buyout of American Motors as did the UAZ-469-based SUVs (BJ212).[11]
1964–1986
Beijing-Jeep BJ 121
1980–1986
Beijing-Jeep BJ 222
1980–1986
1986–2005
Beijing-Jeep BJ 2032
1985–2005
1987–2001
1997–2005
2000-2005
2002–2005
Chrysler[]
a Jeep Grand Cherokee in China, 2004
Chrysler's purchase of American Motors and its Jeep brand came with an unexpected boon, Beijing Jeep. A few Chrysler models were subsequently added to its product line including Jeep Grand Cherokee, Mitsubishi Pajero Sport, Mitsubishi Outlander, and other Beijing Jeep-branded but locally-developed vehicles.
Chrysler left the joint venture in early 2009.[12]
since 2005
Beijing Automobile Works still has Jeep vehicles offered for sale. Production of newer Jeep models in China is planned to resume in 2011 with a joint venture between Guangzhou Automobile Group and Fiat.[13]
Daimler AG[]
In 2004 Beijing Jeep Co was renamed Beijing-Benz DaimlerChrysler Automotive Co Ltd, as the owner of the Jeep brand name, Chrysler, was in a short-lived partnership with Daimler AG at that time.[9] Then German Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder was a presence at the naming ceremony.[9]
The company started Mercedes-Benz E-Class and C-Class production the next year.[9] 2011 will see the GLK-Class crossover added to its model line.[3]
Prior to 2010 the E-Class may have been assembled from knock-down kits, and the localization rate for production was a scant 30%.[14] The component localization rate will rise to 70% and production capacity will increase to 100,000 units/year,[15] although these figures are suspect.[citation needed] Unit counts may consider engines and automobiles as discrete, too.
In 2009 Chrysler was removed from this joint venture although not from its legal name.[12] Until at least 2008 the company continued to produce Chrysler-branded models in addition to its Mercedes offerings.[6] One of these was the 300C, which it both produced and imported.[16]
Government procurement[]
As of 2009 Beijing-Benz products, alongside those of several other makes, are purchased for use by Chinese State officials such as ministers and provincial heads.[17] A First Automobile Works Audi is the traditional choice for this purpose.[17]
Production bases[]
Beijing Benz has a production base at the Beijing Economic & Technological Development Area, 15kM from Daxing Caiyu.[18] Another plant opened in 2010.[3] This opening may have increased potential Beijing Benz production capacity to 300,000 units/year.[6] Such unit counts may consider engines and automobiles as discrete.
In the media[]
Mann, Jim (1997). Beijing Jeep: A Case Study of Western Business in China. Westview Press. ISBN 9780813333274.
References[]
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- ↑ "2009 Annual Report, 2. Significant acquisitions and dispositions of interests in companies and of other assets and liabilities". Daimler AG. Retrieved on 9 March 2011.
- ↑
- For assembly of vehicles, see "2009 Annual Report, 34. Related Party Relationships". Daimler AG. Retrieved on 9 March 2011.
- For manufacture of vehicles, see "2009 Annual Report, 2. Significant acquisitions and dispositions of interests in companies and of other assets and liabilities". Daimler AG. Retrieved on 9 March 2011.
- For models produced, see "Daimler Northeast Asia". Mercedes Benz China. Retrieved on 9 March 2011.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 "Beijing Benz 2010 sales expected to hit 50,000 units, up 179%", gasgoo.com (6 December 2010). Retrieved on 9 March 2011.
- ↑ "Mercedes-Benz S-Class is a leader in innovation" (1 September 2010). Retrieved on 9 March 2011.
- ↑
- For 2010 sales figures, see "Beijing Benz 2010 sales expected to hit 50,000 units, up 179%", gasgoo.com (6 December 2010). Retrieved on 9 March 2011.
- For 2009 sales figures, see Rauwald, Christoph (29 May 2010). "Mercedes Delivers Bullish Forecast on China Strength". Retrieved on 9 March 2011.
- For a highly competitive marketplace, see "Beijing Benz Automotive Company faces a poor result for Benz E Class". China Business News. Shanghai: Aug 23, 2010.
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 "BBDC Improves Budget Management and Keeps Pace with Fast-Changing Automotive Market". oracle.com (November 2008). Retrieved on 9 March 2011.
- ↑ "Motoring: Short Torque" (20 December 2010). Retrieved on 9 March 2011.
- ↑
- For pedigree, see cd>Qiao, Yu (7 December 2004). "JV renamed Beijing Benz-DaimlerChrysler". Retrieved on 9 March 2011.
- For year established, see "Daimler Northeast Asia". Mercedes Benz China. Retrieved on 9 March 2011.
- ↑ 9.0 9.1 9.2 9.3 Qiao, Yu (7 December 2004). "JV renamed Beijing Benz-DaimlerChrysler". Retrieved on 9 March 2011.
- ↑
- For first Sino-western auto-making joint venture and year established, see Qiao, Yu (7 December 2004). "JV renamed Beijing Benz-DaimlerChrysler". Retrieved on 9 March 2011.
- For American Motors, see Mann, Jim (1997). Beijing Jeep: A Case Study of Western Business in China. Westview Press. ISBN 9780813333274. Retrieved on 9 March 2011.
- ↑ 11.0 11.1 11.2 Mann, Jim (1997). Beijing Jeep: A Case Study of Western Business in China. Westview Press. ISBN 9780813333274. Retrieved on 9 March 2011.
- ↑ 12.0 12.1 Gao, George (17 May 2010). "Guangzhou-Fiat JV to make Chrysler Jeep in Changsha", gasgoo.com. Retrieved on 9 March 2011.
- ↑ Schmitt, Bertel (17 May 2010). "The Jeep Returns To China". The truth about cars. Retrieved on 9 March2011.
- ↑
- For knock-down assembly of E-Class, see "China's domestically-made Mercedes-Benz E-Class sedans to get off the line in Beijing". China Business News. Shanghai: May 31, 2010.
- For component localization rate of 30%, see Mercedes-Benz seeking higher localization rate in China globaltimes.cn, October 27 2010
- ↑ Mercedes-Benz seeking higher localization rate in China globaltimes.cn, October 27 2010
- ↑ "Beijing Benz-DaimlerChrysler recalls defective sedans" (7 June 2007). Retrieved on 9 March 2011.
- ↑ 17.0 17.1 "Chinese public revved up over BMW, Benz on gov't car list". xinhuanet.com (13 June 2009). Retrieved on 9 March 2011.
- ↑
- For Beijing Economic & Technological Development Area, see "Daimler Northeast Asia". Mercedes Benz China. Retrieved on 9 March 2011.
- For 15kM from Daxing Caiyu, see "Part Overview". Beijing Hainachuan Automotive Parts Co., Ltd (2008). Retrieved on 9 March 2011.
External links[]
- Beijing-Benz DaimlerChrysler Automotive (in Chinese)
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