Joint venture between Daimler and BYD to reveal Design Concept Car at Auto China 2012 in Beijing

• Shenzhen BYD Daimler New Technology Co. Ltd. (BDNT) to lift the veil: Design Concept of joint venture’s electric vehicle will make first public appearance at Auto China 2012 in Beijing
• Visitors to experience BDNT’s green vision, the new brand’s identity as well as the Concept Car’s exterior and interior design
• Joint venture is making good progress: prototyping of production model started, supplier sourcing nearly completed

The 50:50 R&D Joint Venture between Daimler AG and BYD Company Limited, Shenzhen BYD Daimler New Technology Co. Ltd. (BDNT), is going to show a Design Concept of the future joint venture electric vehicle to the public for the first time during next year’s Auto China in Beijing.

In April 2012, BDNT will be present at the motor show with an own appearance, showcasing BDNT’s green vision, the new brand’s identity, including brand name, logo and positioning as well as the Concept Car’s exterior and interior design. The Concept Car is going to give a first outlook on BDNT’s fully electric vehicle that is scheduled to be launched in 2013.