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Ramp-up in the global production network: Start of production of the Mercedes Benz A Class L Sedan in Beijing

Ramp-up in the global production network: Start of production of the Mercedes Benz A Class L Sedan in Beijing
Stuttgart/Beijing, Nov 21, 2018 - The ramp-up cascade of the new A-Class has reached its next step in Beijing: With the start of production of the long wheelbase version at Beijing-Benz Automotive Co. Ltd (BBAC) in China Mercedes Benz Cars continues its worldwide production of the new A Class.

Daimler Accelerates Localization of Mercedes-Benz Products with Investment in New Tech Center China

Daimler Accelerates Localization of Mercedes-Benz Products with Investment in New Tech Center China
Beijing, Nov 14, 2018 - Daimler announced plans today to build a Research and Development Tech Center China with a total investment of over 1.1 billion RMB (approximately 145 million EUR).

Daimler launches new DENZA electric vehicle for the Chinese market

Daimler launches new DENZA electric vehicle for the Chinese market
Stuttgart / Shenzhen, Mar 26, 2018 - Daimler and BYD Automotive Industry Co., Ltd. today launched the new DENZA 500 battery electric vehicle from their joint venture, Shenzhen DENZA New Energy Automotive Co., Ltd.

Daimler to expand local Mercedes-Benz production with its partner in China

Daimler to expand local Mercedes-Benz production with its partner in China
Stuttgart / Beijing, Feb 26, 2018 - Seeing further growth potential in the Chinese automotive market, Daimler and BAIC today announced plans to further expand local production for the Mercedes-Benz brand at their joint venture, Beijing Benz Automotive Co. Ltd. (BBAC).

Daimler Strengthens Setup of its Truck Business in China

Daimler Strengthens Setup of its Truck Business in China
Stuttgart / Beijing, Dec 5, 2017 - Daimler is strengthening the focus of its truck organization for the Chinese market by implementing a dedicated responsibility within the divisonal board of Daimler Trucks.

Daimler builds battery factory in Beijing

Daimler builds battery factory in Beijing
Stuttgart / Beijing, Jul 5, 2017 - Daimler is consistently pursuing its electric offensive and is creating the necessary conditions for the local production of electric vehicles with the construction of a battery factory in China.

Daimler and BAIC jointly invest in the localization of battery electric vehicles in China

Daimler and BAIC jointly invest in the localization of battery electric vehicles in China
Berlin / Beijing, Jul 5, 2017 - Daimler and BAIC are strongly committed to the development of electric mobility in China. In the presence of German Chancellor Dr. Angela Merkel and Chinese President Xi Jinping, both company partners announced today a framework agreement to further deepen cooperation at their Sino-German production joint venture Beijing Benz Automotive Co., Ltd. (BBAC).

Daimler China production facility awarded by 'Factory of the Year' Jury

Daimler China production facility awarded by 'Factory of the Year' Jury
Beijing, Mar 22, 2017 - In a ceremony held in Munich on March 21st, Daimler’s largest global production facility, Beijing Benz Automotive Co., Ltd. (BBAC), received a “Factory of the Year” award from the renowned German publication ‘Produktion’.

Change of Management at BBAC, Daimler's Largest Joint Venture in China

Change of Management at BBAC, Daimler's Largest Joint Venture in China
East London/Beijing, Dec 5, 2016 - From April 2017 Arno van der Merwe (44) will be the new president and CEO of BBAC. He follows in the footsteps of Peter Schabert (62), who is retiring after 31 years at Daimler AG. Schabert has been the president and CEO of BBAC since August 2015.

Production milestone in China: Beijing plant manufactures one millionth car with the three-pointed star

Production milestone in China: Beijing plant manufactures one millionth car with the three-pointed star
Beijing, Nov 17, 2016 - The one millionth vehicle rolled off the production line today at Beijing Benz Automotive Co., Ltd (BBAC). This joint venture between Daimler and BAIC has been in place for over ten years and undertook tremendous development over the last decade.

Daimler celebrates 10 Years of Vocational Training in China

Daimler celebrates 10 Years of Vocational Training in China
Peking, Nov 10, 2016 - The tenth anniversary of Daimler’s vocational training in China was celebrated today at the Beijing Polytechnic School with the participation of teachers and students, as well as representatives from the Chinese Ministry of Education.

Mercedes-Benz Research & Development Center in China: an integral and essential part of the global R&D network

Mercedes-Benz Research & Development Center in China: an integral and essential part of the global R&D network
Beijing, Apr 25, 2016 - The Mercedes-Benz Research & Development Center in Beijing is rapidly expanding the scope of responsibilities and specialized staff. Beyond the key R&D functions, new roles and responsibilities now include program management as well as procurement and supplier quality management for products made for the local Chinese market.

All New GLC Begins Production in China, Heralds Next Stage of Expansion for Beijing Benz

All New GLC Begins Production in China, Heralds Next Stage of Expansion for Beijing Benz
Peking/Stuttgart , Oct 30, 2015 - Just about six months after the GLA-Class started local production, Mercedes-Benz has begun rolling off its second all-new localized SUV model at the assembly lines of its production joint venture in China, Beijing Benz Automotive Co., Ltd. (BBAC). At a ceremony held to mark the occasion, production started for the All New SUV GLC, the successor to the company’s successful GLK that has been locally manufactured at BBAC since 2011.

Daimler and Beijing’s Tsinghua University expand Research Cooperation in China

Daimler and Beijing’s Tsinghua University expand Research Cooperation in China
Beijing, Oct 20, 2015 - In September 2012, Daimler Greater China and Beijing’s renowned Tsinghua University started a joint Research Center for Sustainable Transportation. In the presence of Winfried Kretschmann, Prime Minister of Germany’s federal state of Baden-Wuerttemberg, on Monday both parties signed a contract about the continuation and further expansion of the research cooperation for another 3 years.

Leadership Changes in Daimler Trucks Unit in China

Leadership Changes in Daimler Trucks Unit in China
Stuttgart / Beijing, Jun 30, 2015 - With effect from 1 July 2015, Zhou Liang (48) will succeed Wu Yuejun (52) and become new President and CEO of Beijing Foton Daimler Automotive (BFDA), the 50:50 joint venture between Daimler and Chinese truck manufacturer Foton. The joint venture is producing and distributing Auman branded trucks in and primarily for China. With the appointment of Zhou Liang, Daimler is focusing on local know-how and a profound understanding of the market.

Next big milestone for Daimler in China: New compact car plant goes live at Beijing Benz

Next big milestone for Daimler in China: New compact car plant goes live at Beijing Benz
Peking/Stuttgart, Apr 9, 2015 - Mercedes-Benz marked another important milestone in its ‘built in China, for China’ strategy with the opening ceremony of its top-notch compact car plant, housed at the company’s local production joint venture Beijing Benz Automotive Corporation (BBAC). An audience of about 250 guests witnessed the ceremony that at the same time officially kicked-off the production for the German car maker’s first locally build compact car: the GLA.

Daimler Northeast Asia Parts Trading and Services Co., Ltd. (DPTS): Daimler underlines customer-first approach by opening all-new built-to-suit parts distribution center in Guangzhou.

Daimler Northeast Asia Parts Trading and Services Co., Ltd. (DPTS): Daimler underlines customer-first approach by opening all-new built-to-suit parts distribution center in Guangzhou.
Guangzhou, Mar 18, 2015 - By opening an all-new parts distribution center in Guangzhou, Daimler Northeast Asia Parts Trading and Services Co. (DPTS), responsible for the after sales parts logistics of Mercedes-Benz passenger cars, vans and trucks, today has taken another major step forward in providing an efficient spare parts distribution solution for its customers across China.

Daimler Celebrates Production Jubilee: 500,000th Mercedes-Benz Passenger Car Rolls Off Production Line in Beijing

Daimler Celebrates Production Jubilee: 500,000th Mercedes-Benz Passenger Car Rolls Off Production Line in Beijing
Beijing/Stuttgart, Dec 9, 2014 - The 500,000th locally produced Mercedes-Benz passenger car, an all-new long-wheelbase C-Class model, has rolled off the production lines at Daimler’s Sino-German production joint-venture Beijing Benz Automotive Co., Ltd. (BBAC), marking yet another milestone in Mercedes-Benz’s increasing local footprint in China. About half of these vehicles have been manufactured just within the last two years, highlighting the rapid growth that the production site has recently experienced.

Grand Opening Mercedes-Benz Research & Development China: Mercedes-Benz shows dedication to Chinese customers with new R&D Center in Beijing

Grand Opening Mercedes-Benz Research & Development China: Mercedes-Benz shows dedication to Chinese customers with new R&D Center in Beijing
Beijing, China, Nov 3, 2014 - Daimler Greater China today opened its new Mercedes-Benz Research & Development Center in China and extended its local RD network in Beijing. In future around 500 highly qualified engineeres and designers will be working at the new Mercedes-Benz’s R&D facility.

Start of Production in Beijing: New long-wheelbase C-Class strengthens Mercedes-Benz’ China portfolio

Start of Production in Beijing: New long-wheelbase C-Class strengthens Mercedes-Benz’ China portfolio
Beijing/Stuttgart, Jul 29, 2014 - Mercedes-Benz for the first time has started production of a long-wheelbase version of the C-Class. Not even six months after the start of production of the new C-Class in Bremen, Germany, the first long-wheelbase C-Class model has rolled off its production line at Beijing Benz Automotive Co., Ltd. (BBAC) in China. The model, which will be launched in China starting this September, is an important addition to Mercedes-Benz’ portfolio and marks another key milestone in Daimler’s China strategy.

Mercedes-Benz Opens in China its Largest Passenger Car Training Center in the World

Mercedes-Benz Opens in China its Largest Passenger Car Training Center in the World
Shanghai/China, Jul 22, 2014 - On July 22, Mercedes-Benz opened its new Shanghai Training Center, the brand’s largest passenger car training site globally. The facility is capable of providing 140,000 Participant Training Days per year.

Deepening of Strategic Partnership: Daimler and BAIC further expand Mercedes-Benz production capacities in China

Deepening of Strategic Partnership: Daimler and BAIC further expand Mercedes-Benz production capacities in China
Berlin, Mar 28, 2014 - In the presence of Germany’s Chancellor Dr. Angela Merkel and the Chinese State President Xi Jinping, Daimler AG and its Chinese partner Beijing Automotive Industry Corporation (BAIC Group) today signed an agreement on the further expansion of the production capacities of their joint venture Beijing Benz Automotive Co., Ltd. (BBAC).

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