DaimlerChrysler to make Dodge cars in Fujian

DaimlerChrysler will start making Dodge vehicles in Fujian as it seeks to widen its mainland business, it said without providing figures on production capacity.

'This is the learning phase of DaimlerChrysler in China and we believe that high growth will not happen overnight,' said Sam Elliot, the president of Chrysler Group (China) Sales.

DaimlerChrylser aims to expand its mainland dealerships to 104 by the middle of next year from 70. It aims to have 60 dealers for Dodge this year.

The company, which plans to develop its business in the west and north of the country, sells Mercedes-Benz, Jeep and Chrysler brands in China.

It sold 9,280 passenger vehicles in the country in the first quarter, up 10 per cent year on year.

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