Head of Mercedes-Benz in China Hubertus Slag said to Sky News to the survival of the automotive industry largely depends on the success in China.
Slag, who is CEO of Daimler Grater China, the parent company of Mercedes, said the tires of the Mercedes E-Class are made in Germany, but in China. "When you go back 30 years ago, you could not have a car. Everyone rode bikes, and now When you look at Beijing, looks fascinating., China is absolutely incredible, "said Slag.Mercedes-Benz sold under the motto of synonyms for safety, reliability and quality. China is not, at least historically known for these characteristics. However, 2008th The Mercedes has made a historic decision and to produce cars in Beijing. "That was the biggest automotive market in the world, and all automobile companies in the world would love to be, and China and to have a strong position in this market. Undoubtedly this is already today the largest market in the world and the fastest growing market, "explained Slag. Having Mercedes, came to China Volkswagen, Audi, Fiat, BMW and others which shows the size of the Chinese market. It illustrates and how China has progressed in a number of sectors, and that it was transformed into the first players in the world that has a lot to offer. All employees are trained Mercedes factory in Germany. Work with the help of a robot and produce 250,000 cars a year. Currently, Mercedes cars produced in China are sold only in that market, while other factory owners are considering to expand the market. Volvo produced in China will soon be sold in the West. Slag is stated that no one should be afraid that the cars produced in China less secure than those in Germany. "Mercedes-Benz vehicles are made by the same standards in China as well as in Germany" , said the costs.
