Beijing Motor Show

May 16, 2008 -- Billed as a Chinese automotive industry feast, the Beijing Auto Show opened on April 20. It is on this stage that, after implementing a strategic transition, Geely will reveal its vision for the future. With 23 new models being unveiled for rollout over the next two years, this future is set to be a very exciting one for Geely both on the local market and internationally.

Highlight 1: Most of the cars shall be launched in the following 2 years

The Geely booth at the international museum is over 1500 square meters in area, showcasing 23 cars, representing a new record for Geely in its auto show history. The number of models on display is not only significant amongst the local brands but rivals the displays of the various international brands.

Audience claims 5 out-of-expectations

May 16, 2008 -- 2008 Beijing International Automotive Exhibition kicks off at the enlarged China International Exhibition Center on April 20. Ground shaking series of cars debuted by Geely Auto are real eye catchers at the Show. Five “out-of-expectations” constitute the most unanimous judgment that the audience have come to during the exhibition this year.

May 16, 2008 -- Since the opening of the Bejing Auto Show, Geely booth has always been packed with people, among which there is a special team, who have paper and pens on hand and keep asking the visitors about their comments and suggestions to Geely. They are the survey team of Geely booth satisfaction, which are responsible to survey the audience to Geely booth, and obtain first-hand information for Geely’s next and future development.

According to the introduction, on Apr. 28, the final day of the auto show,Geely Collective Strategy Brand Committee will hold a special conference on Beijing Auto Show for research and decisions on Geely’s production orientation and logo category application etc. according to the satisfaction data report of the survey team.

May 16, 2005 -- On the 25th, Wan Gang, vice chairman of CPPCC and Minister of Science and Technology, visited Geely booth at the Beijing Auto Show, and saw the exhibited models on the spot. Geely’s participation this time received a high praise from Wan Gang.

In front of Geely GT, Geely’s concept car, Wan Gang listened with interest to the introduction of related representatives of Geely, and occasionally asked about the design and power configuration etc. of the model. Wan Gang was very glad to hear that the vehicle has adopted several new and high technologies and even cutting-edge automobile technology. Wan Gang said that Geely GT is very good, and the concept car has well integrated style design and cutting-edge technology.

April 2008 -- Rolls-Royce Motor Cars unveiled its new Rolls-Royce Phantom Coupé for the first time in the Asia Pacific region at the 10th Auto China 2008 Beijing, held at the New China International Exhibition Center, on Sunday, 20 April 2008. The Rolls-Royce Phantom Coupé, the fourth new model from Rolls-Royce under BMW Group ownership, is the most driver-orientated model in the Phantom line-up. This two-door, four-seater model has already seen outstanding demand with this year’s production already sold.

2008 Rolls-Royce Phantom Coupé: Makes Asian debut at Auto China 2008

Buick Evolves Global Design Inspiration into Buick Invicta Show Car

BEIJING, 2008-04-21 – The sleek Buick Invicta show car revealed here in conjunction with Auto China 2008 is Buick’s strongest statement yet of its deliberately international plans. The four-door midsize sedan with a coupe-like roofline presents bold direction for Buick’s new generation of vehicles in the world’s two biggest automotive markets – the United States and China.

Buick Invicta Concept Car: Buick evolves global design inspiration (Photo: © GM Corp.)

Porsche Reveals New Porsche Cayenne Turbo S at “Auto China 2008” in Beijing

Stuttgart/Beijing, 4/20/2008 -- Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG, Stuttgart, has extended its third model line by the addition of the top of the range Porsche Cayenne Turbo S. The Turbo S, the most powerful Porsche Cayenne of them all, is driven by a 4.8 liter V8 engine with twin turbo forced induction, delivering 550 hp (404 kW).

2009 Porsche Cayenne Turbo S

TOKYO, April 21, 2008 - Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. yesterday revealed the new Nissan Teana premium sedan at the 2008 Beijing International Automotive Exhibition. Joining the global debut of the Teana in Beijing is the Infiniti EX luxury sport crossover, 2008 Infiniti EX35, launching for the first time in China.

2008 Infiniti EX35

"When we introduced Teana in 2004, it sent a clear signal that Nissan was serious about growth in China," said Carlos Ghosn, President and CEO, Nissan Motor Company Ltd. "The all-new Teana again demonstrates our commitment to high quality and world-class products for the Chinese consumer," continued Ghosn.

China premiere of Opel Astra Notchback, Flextreme concept car at 2008 Beijing Motor Show and Opel to expand dealerships to meet demand

Beijing/Rüsselsheim, 2008-04-21 -- Opel will present the Astra sedan for the first time in China at the 2008 Beijing Motor Show (2008 Auto China), adding to the palette of the five cars already on offer and promising to further increase the popularity of Opel cars in this high growth market.

Opel Flextreme Concept: Premieres at 2008 Beijing Motor Show

4/18/2008 -- Citroën is unveiling to the public the Citroën C-Elysée at the 2008 Beijing Motor Show (2008 Auto China) on 24 April.

The new model is a significantly upgraded Elysée boasting a wealth of new styling and technological features to satisfy an increasingly demanding clientele.

Alongside the range sold in China, Citroën will also be revealing the C2 Kappa concept car, produced in collaboration with the high-profile Kappa sportswear brand.

The Marque is also presenting the C-Cactus concept car in China for the very first time. C-Cactus illustrates the brand’s ability to innovate with essential vehicles and highlights its environmental prowess. It will be displayed alongside the equally environmental CNG version of the C-Elysée.

April 20, 2008 -- At a media conference on press day at the 2008 Beijing Motor Show (2008 Auto China), Dr. Franz-Josef Paefgen, President of Bugatti Automobiles S.A.S., officially declared Bugatti’s entry into the Chinese market.

Bugatti Veyron: Launched in China at the 2008 Beijing Motor Show (2008 Auto China)

"We are delighted to be here“, said Dr. Paefgen. "It is a historic moment for the legendary Bugatti brand: it is the first time that Bugatti presents a car in mainland China.“

GUANGZHOU, China, April 21, 2008– Guangzhou Honda Automobile Co., Ltd., a Honda automobile production and sales joint venture in China, revealed the name of its new proprietary car brand, LI NIAN*, that will begin selling products in 2010, and debuted the LI NIAN Concept, a concept car that indicates the direction of the brand. Both announcements came at the 2008 Beijing International Automobile Exhibition (Auto China 2008) which is held April 20, 2008 through April 28, 2008 (Press days: April 20 & 21, 2008).

LI NIAN Concept: Guangzhou Honda reveals new proprietary brand

- World preview of three new models designed and developed by Pininfarina for Brilliance and JAC
- Chery A3 Jiaoche and the Chery A3 YunDong, which soon go into production, will also be on display

Turin, Friday, April 18, 2008 -- Pininfarina will be holding the world debut of three cars designed for some of its Chinese clients at the Beijing Motor Show: the Brilliance Junjie station wagon, the JAC A108 and the JAC A107.

The A3 Jiaoche and the A3 YunDong, which were designed and developed by Pininfarina, and will soon go into production, will be on display on the Chery stand.

Pininfarina was the first Italian company to supply design and engineering services to the growing Chinese motor industry, back in 1996.

- 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution launch slated for this fall
- Electric vehicle i MiEV unveiled for first time in China

Tokyo, April 15, 2008 — Mitsubishi Motors Corporation announces today that it will be showing the new Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution (Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X in Japan market) high-performance 4WD sedan, which is to be launched on the Chinese market this fall, at the Beijing International Motor Show. The show opens for the press on April 20 and for the public on April 24 at the Beijing International Exhibition Center.

2008 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution: China spec shown

2008-03-18, NEW YORK – Buick took another step to bolster its global design presence with a sneak peek at a luxurious show car it plans to reveal in China at the Beijing Motor Show on April 19. Named Invicta, Buick’s show car reflects the way General Motors utilizes design and engineering talent around the world to execute a premium vehicle with international appeal.

2008 Buick Invicta Show Car rendering: To be revealed in China at the Beijing Motor Show on April 19 (© GM Corp.)