Talks with Fiat management have not been concluded on the part of Mercedes, and while no specific projects are underway, programs for the next Mercedes Class A and B have not terminated either.
Daimler president Dieter Zetsche, in occasion of the Glk debut event, has reinforced ties with the Italian company, given as finished some months ago.
“I have a lot of respect for Sergio Marchionne”, said Zetsche, “We often catch up.
We have discussed a possible base for a Fiat and Mitsubishi-Fuso partnership.
” Zetsche also discussed the importance of the Chinese market for their own brand (”a place where we need to be present”), and praised Mercedes growth at 30,700 units, up 44% on 2007, in a market capable of exceeding 10 million units for the first time.
With thanks to Fulvio.
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