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Daimler plans to overtake BMW in China by 2011: CEO

Daimler chief executive Dieter Zetsche on Friday said at the Beijing auto show that the German auto maker will launch specific products for the Chinese market.

Daimler plans to overtake BMW in China by 2011: CEO

Daimler plans to outsell rival BMW in China this year or next, and to strike a deal with Chinese truck maker Foton in 2010, as a way to expand in what it expects to become its biggest market.       

Daimler chief executive Dieter Zetsche on Friday said at the Beijing auto show that the German auto maker will launch specific products for the Chinese market, such as an electric car, to be brought to market with partner BYD in 2013.                                     

The German auto maker may also develop a long-wheelbase version of its Mercedes-Benz C-Class for the Chinese market.

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