Mercedes-Benz to deepen alliances with Chinese auto suppliers

STUTTGART (Reuters) - Daimler will deepen partnerships with Chinese suppliers in the area of electric and connected cars, Wilko Stark, board member for procurement at Mercedes-Benz said on Thursday. Stark, who is currently head of Procurement and Supplier Quality at Mercedes-Benz said the shift towards electric and connected cars has made Mercedes-Benz more dependent on battery cell chemistry and connected vehicles expertise from outside."China will dramatically increase in importance," Stark..