GM brings 42 models to 2008 Beijing Auto Show
Updated: 2008-04-07 11:59
As the 2008 Beijing international auto show is approaching, global automakers will be gathering in Beijing in April. As one of the auto industry giant, General Motors (GM) will display 42 vehicle models, including 6 concept models along with its China joint ventures, at this year's Beijing auto show.
Buick Invicta
On the evening of April 19, GM will first launch its Buick Invicta in Beijing. This will be the second time for GM to choose China as the location to open its first ceremony for concept cars globally, following Buick Riviera launch in last year's Shanghai auto show.
The luxury sports sedan Cadillac, which was just launched in China, blends "art and technology" as the visionary design idea and has become one of the fashionable cars in NorthAmerica. Camaro, acting Bumblebee in the movie "Transformers," will also come close to GM's consumers in China.
At this auto show, GM will also present its advanced eco-friendly technology in the power propulsion system through the three stars of the E-Flex electrification platform family --- Cadillac Provoq, Opel Flextreme and Chevrolet Volt.
Cadillac Provoq
Meanwhile, the 3.6 liter SIDI (spark ignition direct injection) engine, one of the world's top ten engines, will also showcase GM's advanced technology in the existing internal combustion engine segment.
In addition, Shanghai General Motors Co.,Ltd and SAIC-GM-Wuling Automobile Co., Ltd, (SGMW), GM's joint ventures in China, will also bring Buick LaCROSSE Eco-hybrid, Saab 9-3 series and two "black turbine wheel" commemorative models -- Saab Turbo X and Saab 900 as well as the self-developed models of the Wuling brand, among others. Another imported brand Opel will have an all-new model at this auto show.
Opel Flextreme
At this Beijing auto show General Motors will present its global lead in futuristic design, power technology, and environmental protection. It will continue to apply these latest ideas, technology and design to its Chinese-made products, manufacturing and customer services. Thus GM can better fulfill its long-term China strategy of "in China, with China, for China."