Chery Quantum Auto.

Chery Quantum Auto Co. Overview Chery Quantum is a joint venture between Chery Automobile, China’s largest independent car manufacturer, (50%), and Israel Corp. (50%). The JV intends to develop Western-standard vehicles for China’s domestic market as well as for export. Highlights The joint venture has been formed to manufacture and market a new well-differentiated brand of premium, Western-standard vehicles. The vehicles will meet high safety and environmental standards by combining Chery’s manufacturing capabilities with Western design, engineering and safety standards. Initially, the automobiles will be sold in the fast growing Chinese domestic market, and eventually targeted for sale in Western countries. Since the joint venture was approved by the Chinese government in December 2007, Israel Corp. and Chery have appointed a management team comprising senior Western automotive company experts and begun sourcing premier engineers and a workforce to initiate the design process. The joint venture intends to manufacture its automobiles in a new production facility located in ChangShu, JiangSu province. .