Date: 20 - 28 April 2009
Venue: Shanghai New International Expo Centre

•Founded in 1985 as the earliest professional international auto show in China.

•The first Chinese international automotive exhibition that joined UFI.

•An impressive and recognized gathering of international automotive industries brings great attention, support and participation of automotive industries home and abroad.

With the development of Chinese and international automotive industry and accumulating experience of 20 years, the Auto Shanghai has grown into the most authoritative automotive exhibition in China as one of the most influential international exhibitions. Hereby the organizers would like to acknowledge sincere thanks to the automotive industry, the press and the visitors home and abroad which offered great support and help to the exhibition.

The Auto Shanghai 2007, with a total exhibition area of 140,000 square meters, attracted 1,300 exhibitors from 21 countries and regions, 6,286 reporters from 43 countries and regions, and over 500,000 visitors from 108 countries and regions which jointly witnessed the success and resplendence of the Auto Shanghai. Special thanks go to those magnates of international automotive industry and major Chinese automotive manufacturers who jointly put the Auto Shanghai on the position as the most important annual automotive exhibition, which made significant contribution to the great improvement of the quality and marketing brand to the exhibition.

Both domestic and overseas organizers who are highly specialized and authoritative would plan the exhibition thoroughly and continue innovating, based on the success of Auto Shanghai 2007, offering first-class service and management, to present you a superior Auto Shanghai 2009. Hereby we warmly invite you to be a part of it.

The 13th Auto Shanghai will reveal itself in April 2009 with brand new visions before China and the world. We extend our warmest welcome to your participation in the most valuable event in automobile industry.

In representing the Organizing Committee of 2009 Auto Shanghai, Mr. Lu Ren, Executive Vice President of Shanghai International Exhibition Co., Ltd. recently declared at the press conference of the 13th Shanghai International Automobile Industry Exhibition (2009 Auto Shanghai) that the official website of the exhibition, http://www.autoshanghai.org , has been formally released.

The style of the official website of 2009 Auto Shanghai matches its theme: "ART OF INNOVATION", which not only embodies a sense of quality, dynamic and beauty, but also represents new techniques, new technologies and new concepts of the automobile industry. The official website will report the 2009 Auto Shanghai from the beginning to the end, thus serving as the quickest channel of the Organizing Committee to publish information. The website will provide exhibitors, visitors and media with convenient online services. Details about exhibition services, interviews and tickets are available in the official website of 2009 Auto Shanghai, http://www.autoshanghai.org . By clicking the orange 'RSS' tag at the bottom left and add the new page to your "Favorites" or click 'Subscribe to this RSS' link, viewers will be able to read directly the latest news from the official website of 2009 Auto Shanghai.

Event Profile

Auto Shanghai is one of the important global automotive industry events that are worthiest of being participated in and devoted into in 2009. Both domestic and overseas organizers who are highly specialized and authoritative would plan the exhibition thoroughly and continue innovating, based on the success of Auto Shanghai 2007, offering first-class service and management, to present you a superior Auto Shanghai 2009.

Highlights

Automotive News China Conference includes: Presentations from senior level automotive manufacturer and supplier executives, Unsurpassed networking opportunities, A tour of a major OEM: Compare production in China with the rest of the world, VIP press day tour of Auto Shanghai: See the latest models on sale in China, A seminar on banking and finance in China presented by HSBC, Gala dinner, cocktail parties and luncheons, A shopping tour of Shanghai.

Visitor's Profile

Trade Visitors only - manufacturers, importers & exporters of Vehicle accessories, special equipment, tuning, performance systems, design refinement. Repair & Automotive Services - Equipment for vehicle service and repair, bodywork repair and painting, garage building and management, refuelling and care, disposal and recycling.

Exhibitor's Profile

Profile for exhibit include Passenger Cars & Commercial Vehicles, Coach & Auto Bodies Builders, Two & Three Wheelers, Tyres, Car Finance, Insurance & Services Alternative Fuel & Fuel Systems, Auto Accessories, Batteries, Oil & Lubricants, Auto Components, Tools, Garage / Service Station Equipment.

DEVELOPMENT OF CHINA'S AUTOMOTIVE MARKET

After China´s entry into WTO, China´s automobile industry is witnessing fast development-growing. As the customs tariffs are reduced from 70-80% to 43.85-50.7% in 2002, the sales volume of imported vehicles will reach 100-150 thousand, increasing by 5-6% of market share.

With the development of the automobile industry, in particular auto parts, auto-related products, maintenance and repair, car-care products and testing devices / systems will gain importance and push the auto parts industry to a remarkable progress.

With a few year's fast expansion in volume and full integration with the internationally advanced automotive technology and manufacturing capability, China has emerged as one power in the global automotive industry. Approching 2005, with all global automotive powers completing their strategic maneuvers in China, China will see a more open automotive market and consequently more fierce competition. The development includes worldwide launch of new models / concept cars, setting up international sourcing centers and R & D institutions, etc. China has become a marketplace where the global automotive powers have converged.

SCOPE OF EXHIBITS

1. Passenger cars, commercial vehicles, buses, trucks and special-purpose vehicles
2. Auto design and new concept product
3. Automotive parts & components, including:
Engine and mechanical systems
Gearbox, exhaust, axle, steering brakes, suspension and body systems
Electric and electronic systems
Tire and wheels
4. Automotive accessories, including:
Interior trimming
Car audio and video systems
Navigation and telecom systems
Air conditioning systems
Safety and vehicle security systems
5. Measuring, testing and control devices & systems
6. Maintenance and repair, garage, workshop & workstation equipment
7. Car care products
8. Paints, lubricants, additives and other auto supplies
9. Related manufacturing technology, machinery, equipment and tools
10. Related computer systems and software
11. Publications and other related services

Organizer

IMAG, Germany
AM Messesee-2,,
Munich, Germany.
Tel: +(49)-(89)-94922121
Fax: +(49)-(89)-94922350