Beijing Auto hires Ferrari car designer Fioravanti

Beijing Auto's C80K concept sedan, designed by Fioravanti and Eastone, hints at a potential competitor to the long-wheelbase versions of the Audi A6, BMW 5 series and Mercedes E class in China.

April 20, 2012 05:00 AM

MILAN (Reuters) -- Chinese state auto group Beijing Automotive Industry Holding Co. (BAIC) has deepened its ties with Leonardo Fioravanti, hiring the Italian designer of a string of Ferrari sports cars as a consultant.

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