As one of the important
global automotive industry events in 2009, The 13th International Automobile
& Manufacturing Technology Exhibition ('Auto Shanghai 2009') takes place
from 22 to 28 April 2009 at the Shanghai New International Exhibition Centre.
This year the show has a brand new concept and design: the motto for 2009 is
'Art of Innovation'.
Auto Shanghai 2009 will fully
utilize all eleven indoor exhibition halls and the temporary outdoor halls at
the Shanghai New International Exhibition Centre (SNIEC), taking up a total of
170,000 m2 of exhibition space, an increase of 20 percent compared
to Auto Shanghai 2007. As far as the scale of the exhibition is concerned, Auto
Shanghai 2009 is among the world´s leading auto shows and positioned as an A
-class international auto show. Nine of the halls at Auto Shanghai 2009 are for
automobile manufacturers (Hall W1-W5, E1-E4), the exhibition space here
comprising 110,000 m2. Halls E5-E6, covering 35,000 m2,
in addition to 12,000 m2 in the temporary outdoor halls, is
dedicated to auto components exhibitors. The National Commercial Vehicles hall,
special sections for auto tyres, auto audio devices and media exhibitors, the
VIP lounge and press centre are also located on the outdoor site.
Exhibited at the show are all
kinds of concept cars, saloon cars, sports cars, passenger cars, commercial
vehicles, auto parts and fittings, auto acoustics, inspection and maintenance
equipment and a whole range of auto accessories and products. This display
represents the last word in the international auto industry – domestic
enterprises will be showcasing their latest technology and products, and
visitors can review all the latest developments in today´s automotive industry.
As the global economy faces a
major downturn, the Chinese automotive market is a vital place for automobile
manufacturers from home and abroad. The new products and competitive prices
they provide will inject new vitality into the Chinese automotive market and
deliver a unique development opportunity. The level of registrations received
for the event is confirmation of the above-mentioned trend. The exhibition
space for automobile manufacturers is increasing instead of decreasing, and we
are seeing strong participation by manufacturers from home and abroad.
The big three US car makers,
i.e. GM, Ford, Chrysler, will be maintaining the scale and standard of previous
presentations at the show. Benz and BMW have announced that they will be
enlarging their space and showcasing their major cars and concept cars. Toyota, Honda and Nissan
are also significantly increasing their exhibition space. Moreover, Volkswagen,
Audi, Skoda, Citroen, Renault, Peugeot, Volvo, Mazda, Hyundai and Kia have all
enrolled for Auto Shanghai 2009.
As for luxury and sports
cars, Porsche, Ferrari, Maserati, Lamborghini, Maybach, Bentley and Spyker have
also already signed up.
FAW, SAIC, Dongfeng,
Chang'an, GAC and BAW are teaming up for the first time to promote their new
cars under their own brands in a group participation; this is a debut for the Shanghai auto show. In
addition BYD, Haima, Great Wall Auto, Brilliance, Changfeng, Greeley,
Jianghuai, Hafei and others will be involved.
Useful
information for visitors: Press
Day, dates/times
| Trade
visitors only
| 22
April 2009
| 09:00 – 18:00 |
Exhibition
period, dates/times
| Trade
visitors only
| 22
April 2009
| 09:00 – 18:00 |
| Trade
visitors only
|
23
April 2009
| 09:00 – 18:00 |
| Public
visitors and trade visitors
| 24
– 27 April, 2009 | 09:00 – 18:00 |
| Public
visitors and trade visitors
| 28 April 2009
| 09:00 – 15:00 |
For more information go to: http://autoshanghai.auto-fairs.com/.
If you have any further questions, please do not
hesitate to contact Mrs Sylvia Vierck or Ms. Manuela Höhn (phone +49 949 22-353
/-126, e-mail:
sylvia.vierck@imag.de
or
manuela.hoehn@imag.de).
