Beijing Benz: Record 10,000 made in month

Beijing Benz Automotive Co Ltd hit a record high on May 30 when the 10,000th vehicle made during the month rolled off its recently renovated assembly line.

Xu Heyi, president of the joint venture, termed it a landmark achievement as he recalled the early days when Beijing Benz produced just a few thousand cars a year.

Established in 2005, the partnership between Beijing Automotive Industry Holding Co Ltd and Daimler AG makes the Mercedes-Benz E-Class, C-Class and GLK-Class in China.