The 15th Shanghai Int'l Auto Industry Exhibition Will Have Its Splendid Opening on April

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"Innovation for Better Life"

SHANGHAI, April 15,  2013 /PRNewswire/ -- The 15th Shanghai International Automobile Industry Exhibition (Auto Shanghai 2013) will be held at the Shanghai New InternationalExpo Center from April 21 to 29,  2013. With the theme of "Innovation for Better Life, " Auto Shanghai 2013 will not only be a testament to the innovative developments of China's automotive sector,  but also demonstrate how modern automobiles are focusing on new technologies and environmental protection while rewarding drivers and their passengers with an enhanced lifestyle.

 

Organizers of Auto Shanghai 2013 include the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers (CAAM),  the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade,  Shanghai Sub-Council,  and the Automotive Industry Committee of the China Council for the Promotion of International trade. Co-organizers are Shanghai International Exhibition Co.,  Ltd. and MMG-Messe Muenchen International/IMAG. The China Machinery Industry Federation is the special sUPporting sponsor while the Society of Automotive Engineers of China is a supporting sponsor.

ACCording to the event schedule,  Media Day takes place on April 20,  opening for both domestic and foreign media. April 21 and 22 are for trade visitors; and the public from April 23 to 29. The event is expected to attract over 800, 000 visitors.

Commercial Vehicle Exhibition Area continues to expand, while parts manufacturers demonstrate high interest in participation

The organizers of Auto Shanghai 2013 continue to expand the exhibition area for commercial vehicles, allocating half of Pavilion N2 to showcase these vehicles. FAW Jiefang, Dongfeng,  SAIC,  Iveco,  Sino Truck, Beiqi Foton,  Mercedes-Benz LCV,  JAC,  Brilliance Auto,  MAN,  Sweden Scania,  Shenyang Jinbei, and Zhong-ou Automobile will showcase their new commercial vehicles at Pavilion N2 and at the outside public space. The showcasing of the commercial vehicles is expected to be one of the highlights in Auto Shanghai 2013.

The exhibition has expanded to all 17 indoor exhibition halls of the ShanghaiNew InternationalExpo Center (up from 13 halls in 2011). 13 of the indoor halls (W1-W5, E1-E7 and N1) will be used for passenger cars,  2 halls more than the last session. Commercial vehicles will be displayed in one half of N2 and outdoor booths. Components manufacturers will be located in N3,  N4,  N5,  the other half of N2 and 20 temporary halls. In addition,  service areas including the media booths, press center,  cafeterias,  lounge and infirmary will be located outside. Auto Shanghai 2013 will gather self-owned branDS of China,  joint venture brands,  and global brands; the total scale of this session reaches over 280，000 square meters. About 2, 000 exhibitors from 20 countries and regions will display around 1, 300 auto models. Up to 111 vehicles will have their world premiere at the auto show,  including 28 vehicles introduced by multinational automakers; 49 vehicles will have their Asia debut. The auto show will include 69 concept cars,  including 50 cars from multinational automakers and 19 cars manufactured by domestic Chinese automakers; as well as 91 new energy vehicles, 56 of which are from multinational automakers and 35 of which are launched by domestic Chinese automakers.

 

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