The director of coach section of the old car manufacturer DaimlerChrysler, recently expressed that after ten years¡¯ of technical cooperation, DaimlerChrysler is considering introducing its latest coach manufacturing technology to Ankai Automobile Company. Ankai also responded that Ankai is discussing with DaimlerChrysler on the issue of introducing the latest coach manufacturing technology. The future is prosperous.
    
In 1993, Anhui province successfully introduced Setra coach manufacturing technology from DaimlerChrysler. From then on, Anhui masters the most advanced coach manufacturing technology in the world. And, on the basis of Feihe Auto Company, Ankai Automobile Company was established, and its shares were issued at Shenzhen Stock Exchange. For Anhui automobile industry, which grew up independently from the lowest class, to cooperate with and introduce the latest coach manufacturing technology from the old car manufacturer, DaimlerChrysler AG is a great opportunity. this also made Ankai coach the only product with European and American Technology lineage in Anhui province.
    
Overseas marketing director of EvoBus sub-company, the coach section of DaimlerChrysler AG Frey expressed at the recent 10th anniversary ceremony of Ankai Setra putting into market officially, that EVOBUS company aimed to establish a long-term strategic cooperative partnership. EvoBus provides technological support while Ankai expands the market. Frey said, EVOBUS company ¡°can at any time bring the latest engine technology to Ankai Automobile Company.¡± The EVOBUS company of DaimlerChrysler AG is the leader of coach manufacturer in the world. Last year, the sales of high-class coaches exceeded 12 thousand all over the world, among which, the sales of Setra high-class coach, which costs 2 million Yuan, reached 2000 sets since its appearance in China.
    
For the attractive question of whether the cooperation between Ankai and DaimlerChrysler AG will shift from technical one to an all-round one, or even a joint venture, Yang Yaping Said the cooperation is restricted in the fields of technology; at least it is at present. However, with the gradually mature of the Chinese market and the foreign party¡¯s increasing understanding of our market, our cooperation may shift into a new mode.¡± But, it is analyzed that the new cooperation cannot result in a joint venture. Ankai¡¯s majority stockholder Jianghuai Auto Group has taken the way of independent development.
    
While the cooperation between Ankai and DaimlerChrysler is expanding, another movement worth attention emerges. That is DaimlerChrysler is negotiating with Chery on the issue of cooperation. It is worth attention that in which way DaimlerChrysler will enter Anhui auto industry.