ASIA - The China-based Chengdu Motor Show will be occupying all nine halls of the New International Convention and Exhibition Center for the first time this year.
More than 600,000 visitors are expected to attend the 16th automotive show on 30 August - 8 September, spanning a total exhibition area of 140,000sqm.
“We will strive to show the modern auto industry from various angles to demonstrate the progress and innovation that has been made in the industry,” said a spokesman from Hannover Milano Fairs Shanghai.
The organiser said many car producers have expanded their display area, with 35 brands occupying more than 1,000sqm each at the 10-day event. Seven car makers have individual areas approaching 2,000sqm, including Dongfeng Yueda Kia, Beijing Hyundai, SAIC Motor, BMW and Infiniti.
New to the show is an official micro blog and WeChat account for visitors to find more information easily. The show will also feature a news centre and a visitor lounge.
The 2012 event attracted 502,320 visitors, according to the organiser.
Earlier this year, the New Century Global Center in Chengdu, western China, opened for business as the world's largest freestanding building.
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