The Seventh Shenzhen Motor Show runs until Tuesday at the Shenzhen Hi-Tech Fair Exhibition Centre. Mercedes-Benz, Jaguar, Volvo, Nissan, Audi, Ssangyong Motor, Kia, Hyundai Motor and Renault are all scheduled to display their latest models alongside 20 mainland marques you might not have seen before, including Shanghai Volkswagen, Shanghai GM, FAW-Volkswagen, Beijing-Hyundai, FAW, Hainan Mazda, Dongfeng Nissan, Dongfeng-Citroen, Yueda Kia, Zhong Hua Car, Jin Bei, Chang'an Suzuki Automobile, Fiat and South East Motor.
Shenzhen Motor 2003 will be more down to earth than the larger Beijing and Shanghai shows, whose objectives are to set motoring trends, the event's organisers, China Automotive Industry International Corporation, Shenzhen Sinoexpo Exhibition and Adsale Exhibition Services, told Foot Down.
'Thus, instead of concept cars, family sedans will dominate the show. Interactive activities such as on-site car testing, a four-wheel-drive off-road vehicle competition and a photo-taking competition will be held concurrently,' we were told. The event is also expected to offer a special zone for parts and after-sales service providers. Admission is 20 yuan.
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Aston Martin Hong Kong stole the spotlight at the recent Hong Kong International Boat Show at Marina Cove, Sai Kung, with the display of a new DB7 GT and a beautifully restored 1980 Volante convertible.
'The people who buy boats are often the ones who appreciate beautiful cars, too,' James Alderton told Foot Down. 'It's nice to get some branding, some awareness here.'
Alderton admitted the run to the marina was his first in a DB7 GT. 'It has a different growl from the DB7, but then like all these Aston Martin cars, it is a very refined beast,' he said. Alderton expects to sell the car 'fairly quickly' for $2.2 million. 'What we now have are the last three, the last collection of DB7s we shall ever see in Hong Kong; the Coupe, the Volante convertible and the GT,' he said. 'As you know, the factory has run out of production now, so this is the last chance for anyone to see the three classic sports cars. The next stop is the DB9, and the Vanquish is still the flagship product of the company.'
