Mercedes-Benz has embarked on the most intensive new model development program in its history, according to the company’s head of research and development Thomas Weber.
Speaking at the opening ceremony of Mercedes-Benz’s new R&D centre in Beijing this week, Weber confirmed plans for the introduction of 12 all-new Mercedes-Benz models by 2020 – each additional to the German car maker’s existing model line-up and without any direct predecessor.
“Moving forward our plans include the most intensive development cycle Mercedes-Benz has ever undertaken, Weber told Autocar. “It is additional to our regular development activities for the replacement of existing models and will significantly strengthen our position within the market”.
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