You may have had enough of the auto show circuit after last week's show in New York, but there's one final international show left before summer.
The 2009 Shanghai Auto Show will not only have several production cars bound for the U.S. like the 2010 Porsche Panamera and 2010 BMW X5 M, it will showcase China's growing home market brands like Geely, Chery and Great Wall.
As is typical of the Chinese shows, we'll be seeing a colorful array of model names that make monikers like Brougham and Bonneville SSEI seem quaint. So far we've seen previews of the Chery Karry Viewsonic, Great Wall Cool Bear and the Dongfeng Fengshen. Check back next Monday for more cool name and additional coverage from Shanghai.
jederino says:
05:16 PM, 04/16/09
I like the looks of the Geely GT concept. Some derivative elements there, but the dramatic fenders are appealing.
uncanny_man says:
07:24 PM, 04/16/09
Wow, that Geely GT is hot except for that utterly hideous face!
jederino says:
10:07 AM, 04/17/09
Yeah, the face/grille is the one area I can see original design, and it doesn't work for me. It will take time for them to develop a signature style consumers will accept, but at least they are trying something interesting!