What heads of auto companies said in 2009
- Source: Global Times
- [16:17 December 29 2009]
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Li Shufu, Geely CEO: "We can absolutely do a better job than Bentley on safety."
Chery CEO Yin Tongyue: "We should have the confidence that domestic automakers can grow to become top manufacturers in the world producing top brand vehicles."
Qi Yumin, Brilliance CEO: "We are developing a C-class sedan and targeting the market of government-appointed vehicles. It may take two years to produce the model."
General Manager of Changan Zhang Baolin: "We plan to produce five new compact models and five new sedans from five production lines in three to five years. After that the production capacity will reach 2 million vehicles a year."
Wei Jianjun, president of the board of Great Wall Motor: "Same treatment should be given to private enterprises and the emerging state-owned manufacturers."
Deputy General Manager of FAW Cui Dayong: "The company will continue to work on FAW-owned brand Besturn. Our aim is to build a distinctive vehicle suited and desirable for Chinese consumers."
Dai Maofang, deputy general manager of JAC: "The export ratio of JAC vehicles isn't big, but compared with other vehicles of the same class, we take a relatively larger proportion on exports. The MPV Refine has strong competitive strength among exported vehicles."
Zhang Hongyan, Deputy General Manager of Shanghai Maple Sales Company: "Domestic auto brands and models have their shortcomings, so we need improve the quality of our vehicles and do a better job on brand marketing."
Wu Gang, general manager of Haima Sales Company: "Consumers in medium-sized cities have a large demand for the Haima Haifuxing. At the end of 2009, Haima will have 500 dealers in China. The growth of Haima sales in medium- and small-sized cities is important for the company."
Deputy General Manager of FAW Xiali Zhang Qun: "Xiali mainly made A0-Class vehicles and smaller cars in the past. In the future, we are in full swing preparing for the development of A-Class vehicles."
