Automakers to Launch New Models in Beijing Auto Show

We have been updating you with all the latest ongoings and events in the Indian auto industry, and now if you are wondering what's going on elsewhere in the world, here you go – 2010 Beijing International Automotive Exhibition (Auto China 2010), which is going to take off finally on 23rd April 2010, is set to witness the unveiling of a series of new car models. Big automakers from around the world has lined up to showcase their newest renditions.

BAW Beijing 007, the all new "mainstream urban SUV" from Beijing Auto Works to be shown at Auto China 2010

Thanks to the phenomenal growth in the Chinese auto industry that even managed to shrug off the global economic crisis by recording a sales figure of 13.6 million vehicles this year, Auto China has now become one of the most premiere events of the global auto industry. Major automakers that once used to reserve their vehicle launches for the U.S. Or European auto shows, are now planning to debut in this grand auto event.

14 such new models have been lined up to be shown at the Beijing Auto Show 2010, whereas, Chinese car makers plan to launch as many as 75 new SUVs, sedans, and experimental alternative energy “green” cars among other vehicles.
Toyota Motors will display 50 vehicles including its latest gas-electric Prius hybrid and an electric concept car. Daimler is showing its latest ultra-luxury Maybach sedan and an E-Class sedan designed for China with a bigger back seat for customers who have drivers and ride in back. Among other new vehicles that are to be launched at the Beijing Auto Show 2010 are General Motors' all-electric Volt MPV5 concept car and GM minivan and a compact sedan by a Chinese automaker.

Here is a comprehensive list of some of the new and not so new cars that will be shown at the Bejing Auto Show 2010. Have a look:

• Beijing Auto (BAW): C71 (Saab 9-5 based), C60 (9-3), B40, B61, B90, 007
• Brilliance: Facelifted BS4, BS4 Wagon, FSV Sport, Electric concept
• BYD: I6, L3, G3, S6, M6
• Chang’An: BenBen Love, C201 concept, facelifted Zhi Xiang, CX30
• Chery: Riich G3, G6, M1; facelifted QQ3, Tiggo 3, A2, A3CC, A6CC
• Dongfeng: Fengsheng H30 cross, sedan concept
• FAW: Besturn B30, B70; Hongqi CA7600J
• Geely: Over 30 models
• Great Wall: C30, C50, C70, SC30; Hover H5, H6, M3
• Huatai: B11, B21, C11 sedans; B35 SUV
• JAC: Refine IV, facelifted Rein, Yueyue, Vision IV
• Guangzhou Auto (GAIG): GAC and Linian concepts; new brand
• IAT: Zhu Feng, eTaxi, Wufeng II
• Lifan: New sedans, SUV
• MG-Roewe: MG2, Roewe SUV, 750 (facelift), E1
• Zotye: Lang Jie, Lang Jun, EV
• Others: SAIC Leaf, GoNow GS2, Haima M2

Beijing sees alternative energy vehicles as the future of the global auto industry, and is pushing its own auto manufacturers to develop cutting-edge technologies for this. However, industry analysts are of the view that China's auto market is likely to be dominated by gasoline driven engines for the next few years.