Chengdu Motor Show 2014 Kicks off

The largest-scale and highest-level Chengdu Motor Show 2014 was open on August 30 at the Century City New International Convention & Exhibition Center in southern Chengdu.

Toyota’s concept car FTHT is on display at the Chengdu Motor Show 2014./Photo by Peng Ge

An American Saleen "supercar" is on display at the Chengdu Motor Show 2014./ Photo by Peng Ge

Volkswagen showcases its new Jetta sportline at the Chengdu Auto Show 2014.

A visitor takes a test drive of BMW's Mini Cooper Roadster at the Chengdu Motor Show 2014./ Photo by Peng Ge

FAW's Hongqi L5 luxury limo is displayed at the Chengdu Motor Show 2014./ Photo by Peng Ge

Cowin, one of China's newest auto brands, showcases its SUV i-cx at Chengdu Motor Show 2014. Photo by Peng Ge

China's leading electric car maker BYD brings its hybird vehicle MDII to the Chengdu Motor Show 2014./ Photo by Peng Ge

BMW reveals its new electric car i3 at the Chengdu Motor Show 2014/Photo by Peng Ge

Citroën's new model of Elysee car specially made for the World Touring Car Championship is on display at the Chengdu Motor Show 2014./ Photo by Peng Ge

Luxury sportscar manufacturer Lamborghini brings its luxury cars to the Chengdu Motor Show 2014./ Photo by Peng Ge

Mercedes-Benz occupies the biggest exhibition area, some 2,400 square meters. Photo by Peng Ge

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Covering an area of 150,000 square meters, the 10-day event occupies all the 9 indoor halls and outdoor areas of the center, attracting 102 auto brands from home and abroad.

During the event, which is one of the main four motor shows in China, 20 new models of cars will debut, 38 new models will be put into market, and this year’s newest concept cars and new energy vehicles will be unveiled.

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Despite growing competition in the automotive market, Volvo is confident about its development in China, said Lars Danielson, senior vicepresident for China operations.Danielson said Chengdu, where the carmaker has its first China plant, is“very important.”

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With car sales rising in China's vast western region, Chengdu appears to have developed a new revenue source with which automobile makers can expand their factories and gain an edge over the fierce competition taking place in the country's eastern region.

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DPCA to Build New Plant in Chengdu

On July 2, the Sichuan Provincial People’s Government signed a strategic cooperation agreement with Dongfeng Peugeot Citroen Automobile Co. Ltd. (DPCA).

Jul 14, 2014

Factory's energy efforts thrill German leader

German Chancellor Angela Merkel arrived in Chengdu, Sichuan province, on July 5, beginning her seventh visit to China since taking office.

Jul 07, 2014

Tesla Chengdu Service Center to Open This Year

Recently, an official of the US-based electric car manufacturer Tesla Motors Inc. revealed that Tesla Chengdu service center, the first one of the company in western China, is under construction and is anticipated to open by the end of this year.

Sep 05, 2014

Chengdu to Have Tesla Super-charging Outlets This Year

The China United Network Communications Group Ltd and the US electric carmaker Tesla Motors Inc. came to an agreement on co-building charging outlets for Tesla cars across the country in Chengdu on August 29.