Zechai: Mercedes-Benz and BAIC never let me down

At the just-concluded Frankfurt Motor Show, Mercedes-Benz's global leader, Mr. Cai Che, twice riddled the German Prime Minister of the election. He said that whoever is the German Chancellor, he will have to take our new generation of Mercedes-Benz S-Class. This is also true, as the world's top technology luxury executive seat, Mercedes-Benz S-class in the Frankfurt Motor Show accounted for the scenery.

In addition, Mercedes-Benz also announced the production of the new compact SUV Mercedes-Benz GLA at the Frankfurt Motor Show. As quickly as 2015, the Mercedes-Benz GLA will be listed on the Beijing Benz. The outside world has not placed any interest in this compact and compact SUV. With less expectation, this has exerted a strong boost on Mercedes-Benz, which has seen negative results for many consecutive days. Mercedes-Benz’s Chinese sales that continued to appear in July, August and September have rebounded sharply. Keeping the pill.

From the start of the Mercedes-Benz new E-class Chengdu auto show, to the new S-class to be listed in China, and to the near future GLA will be made in China, Mercedes-Benz is vigorously promoting China's original sluggish new car strategy for Mercedes-Benz in China. Development and Mercedes-Benz in the world's latest situation, the new Express reporter interviewed Daimler AG Chairman of the Board of Directors and Mercedes-Benz Motor Group Global CEO Cai Che and Daimler AG and Daimler Greater China Investment Limited Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Tang Shikai.

Very optimistic Chinese market reporter: Now that the international market is more popular than the “bearish-looking emerging markets” remarks, what do you think of this remark?

Cai Che: When it comes to emerging markets, we have recently seen some phenomena and problems. For example, in terms of capital circulation, some markets have seen some fluctuations in the value of money. However, we are still very optimistic about the Chinese market, and we also hope that the Chinese market will have better development. In response to the overall strategy of emerging markets, Daimler adopted a balanced strategy.

Mercedes-Benz holds Tesla 5%

Reporter: Would you please introduce the cooperation between Mercedes-Benz and Tesla?

Tang Shikai: Mercedes-Benz and Tesla's cooperation, we purchased 10% of their assets, but after the dilution of the shares, they introduced some new shareholders, and now the basic situation is that we hold 5% of the shares. The B-class electric car we saw yesterday is the result of our cooperation with Tesla. At present, the cooperation between our two parties is relatively smooth. We are also quite satisfied. It should be said that for a long time, Mercedes-Benz has been committed to a "double-zero strategy," and "double zero" refers to zero accidents and zero emissions. At the level of autopilot, our Mercedes-Benz overall technology is far ahead of any other competitor, and our advantage is unmatched. The new S-class to be listed in China is a milestone step in the "double-zero strategy." Many assistive driving systems will be used in the new S-Class, which will help us finally realize our vision for future autonomous driving. Traditionally, Mercedes invented the car and it is also the world's most historic car manufacturer. The world’s first car originated from machinery, and then it continued to evolve. We inherit the tradition but also continue to innovate, constantly refresh ourselves on the road of development, break through the self, the future Mercedes-Benz will further lead this trend, show the most forward-looking technology to everyone, so that more people can benefit from the most advanced technology .

The new car reporter who will cooperate with BYD at the end of this year will launch: What is the cooperation with BYD? Tang Shikai: Our cooperation with BYD has progressed very smoothly. If everybody has the opportunity to visit our joint venture, we can see that we have indeed invested a great deal in all aspects. We have introduced electric vehicle technology into the Chinese market very seriously. Strive to make Tengshi brand become the safest and most reliable Chinese brand electric car in the Chinese market. Now we are still doing a lot of tests, such as in the desert, ice and snow and other environments, we must fully consider the road conditions in all aspects, in order to this car on the market will be able to fully meet all expectations and needs. It is expected that by the end of this year, we will release this car in China by the beginning of next year at the latest.

Reporter: How do you evaluate Mr. Xu Heyi, chairman of Beijing Automotive?

Cai Che: The cooperation between Daimler and BAIC is positive and full of strategic and constructive. This strategic partnership is ultimately a collaboration between people. I started to communicate and contact with Xu Heyi as Chairman of BAIC Group. The strategy and direction set by both parties never let me down. It also depends on the trust of both parties. We believe that both parties will continue to work together and shoulder to shoulder. Go along with it.