38 Mercedes-Benz models on show offer view of 'perfection'

By Zhuan Ti (China Daily)
Updated: 2010-04-24 06:52

Concept Shooting Break

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The concept car Shooting Break was world premiered as a picture perfect display of the future design idiom of Mercedes-Benz.

With a long bonnet and roof that slopes back towards the rear, this model features proportions reminiscent of another design icon - the CLS.

While the Shooting Break's exterior is a contrasting play between lines and exaggerated space, the interior is comprised of high-quality handcrafted materials. In all facets, it is a look into the fascinating future of Mercedes-Benz design and technology.

The smart fortwo

Since its China launch last April, smart's self-confident lifestyle and eco-friendly technologies have won the hearts of city dwellers that value trendsetting originality and have a strong passion for life.

The premiere of the all-new smart pure at Auto China will allow even more customers to experience smart.

Additionally, the smart tiger edition featuring traditional Chinese elements that blend perfectly with smart's modern, trendsetting style and the fortwo Greystyle special edition also made the debuts.

Another highlight included the Asia premiere of the smart electric drive. Equipped with a high-efficiency lithium-ion battery, the second-generation smart electric drive is already in small-scale production in Europe to integrate environmental protection, technology and fashion - making zero-emission transportation a reality.

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Schedule

Press Preview: April 23 - April 24

Industry Preview: April 25 - April 26

Public Show: April 27 - May 2

Auto Components and Parts: April 23 - April 27

Venue for Passenger Cars and
Commercial Vehicles：
The New China International Exhibition Center
at Tianzhu

Venue for Auto Components and Parts:
The China International Exhibition
Center at Jing'anzhuang

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New Models

BEIJING - FAW Group, the second-largest Chinese motor group, plans to increase R&D spending on its own-brand vehicles by 50 percent over the next five years.

Honda is continuing to develop the first-ever new brand by a foreign carmaker designed specifically for China with its local partner, but when it will go on sale remains a mystery.