Daimler drives into Chongqing

It was announced recently that the world-famous auto brand Daimler with its Car2go car-sharing service brand plans to launch its first operation in Asia later this year.

But what is most noteworthy is the choice of city: western China's Chongqing municipality.

Many have long argued the need for major investment by established Western brands across China's relatively undeveloped areas, and Daimler with its flagship, iconic Mercedes brand hits the spot.