The Chengdu Motor Show is taking place through Sept 9 in the capital city of Sichuan province. The largest auto show in western China, it has attracted 420 auto dealers - both domestic and foreign - and is expected to have 600,000 visitors.

Participation in this year's event is the strongest in the show's history.

A model poses at the 15th Chengdu International Motor Show, Chengdu, Sichuan province, Aug 31, 2012. [Photo/Xinhua]

A model poses at the 15th Chengdu International Motor Show, Chengdu, Sichuan province, Aug 31, 2012. [Mo Xiao/Asianewsphoto]