Chery Automobile, China's rising independent carmaker, announced it will launch three sedans at the show.

Geely Holding Group, China's biggest privately-owned carmaker, will also announce the debut of two revamped vehicles.

BYD Co Ltd, China's top battery maker and newcomer in the auto sector, will bring its ET-POWER to market at that time. With a theme of "Build Your Dream," the company wants to be one of the major car manufacturers in China by creating green vehicles through their electric technology.

Some domestic spare parts producers will also launch in this international auto industry's get-together.

"Thanks to the global giants' drive to join the exhibition, our domestic manufacturers have an international platform to show off their own-brands," Wang said.

"The local producers' concept cars should be under the spotlighted in this auto show," he emphasized.

Chery Automobile has decided to show off three concept sedans. Chang'an Motor Corp, the Chinese partner of Ford Motor and Suzuki Motor, is arranging the debut of two concept sedans.

Shanghai Volkswagen, the first and most successful auto joint venture in China between Volkswagen and Shanghai Automobile Industry Corp, will have an independent concept sedan to show their ability to innovate.

"It is powerful evidence that China has the ability and technology to produce cars of the same quality as global giants," Wang said.

In his view, China's car growth is in line with Auto China's 2006 slogan: "Chasing the Dream."

"Although owning a car is no longer just a dream for Chinese consumers, there are still dreams our auto industry needs to achieve," Wang said.

He adds that the show will also highlight the pursuit of environmental-friendly and energy-economic vehicles.

Future expectations

Although Auto China 2006 has yet to leave the starting line, Wang has expectations for the next gala: Auto China 2008.

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