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Outlook 15
Impressive premieres: In Detroit DaimlerChrysler
presented concept cars by Mercedes-Benz,
Jeep® and Dodge.
Left picture: from left to right, Jeep Willys2,
Jeep Compass, Dodge Razor, and Dodge M80.
Right picture: Mercedes-Benz Vision GST
(Grand Sports Tourer)
Research and Development Costs
DaimlerChrysler Group
Mercedes-Benz
Passenger Cars & smart
Chrysler Group
Commercial Vehicles
Other Activities
17.6
6.9
6.5
3.1
1.1
5.9
2.4
2.1
1.0
0.4
2002–2004
€
Plan 2002
€
In billions
mentation of cost-cutting programs. In conjunction
with its highly flexible production system, EADS
expects that these measures will enable it to remain
profitable despite sharper fluctuations in Airbus pro-
duction. In 2002, EADS expects to deliver 300 Airbus
aircraft (2001: 325). The development of the A380 is
proceeding as planned.
Investment secures competitiveness. In the planning
period of 2002 to 2004, DaimlerChrysler expects to in-
vest €41 billion in property, plant and equipment, and
research and development. A large part of this expendi-
ture will be on the development and preparation for
production of new passenger car and commercial ve-
hicle models. In addition, we are planning significant
spending on the modernization of manufacturing
facilities in the automotive business and on the
development of new technologies that will enhance
the safety, environmental compatibility and economy
of road transport.
With our investments and extensive research and
development activities, the turnaround plans, and the
cross-divisional activities of the Executive Automotive
Committee, we are laying the foundations for continu-
ously growing earnings at DaimlerChrysler.