Dongfeng Motor to launch first hybrid model in '09
Shanghai, March 30 (Gasgoo.com) Dongfeng Motor Group Co, China's third-biggest automaker, said it plans to launch its own-brand hybrid car model this year, Reuters reported, citing a report of state media.
"We have accelerate the production of hybrid vehicles and plan to launch one this year," said Xu Ping, general manager of Dongfeng Motor, without giving a launch date.
He added that Dongfeng aims to sell 5,000 units of its first ever Dongfeng-brand hybrid car this year.
Dongfeng Motor Corp, the parent of Hong Kong-listed Dongfeng Auto Co., Ltd, is expecting to sell 1.4 million vehicles in 2009, according to Xu. It sold 1.3 million units in 2008.
The automaker rolled out its own-brand Fengshen sedan model last week. The car will be formally unveiled next month at the Shanghai auto show.
Gasgoo not only offers timely news and profound insight about China auto industry, but also help with business connection and expansion for suppliers and purchasers via multiple channels and methods. Buyer service:buyer-support@gasgoo.comSeller Service:seller-support@gasgoo.com
