Great Wall eyes Jeep in drive to go upscale

Experts say takeover would realize dream of company's chairman to make it world's largest SUV maker

China's Great Wall Motor intends to buy Jeep from Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV, which analysts believe could give the country's largest SUV maker a boost to go upscale.

Wang Fengying, general manager of Great Wall, said it is interested in Jeep and is contacting Fiat Chrysler to begin negotiations, Automotive News reported on Monday, citing an email from the executive.