The Chengdu Motor Show 2014 kicks off on Friday at the New International Convention & Exposition Center in Chengdu, capital of Southwest China's Sichuan province.

The 10-day show covers an area of 150,000 square meters with 9 indoor exhibition halls and outdoor display sites. According to the official website, there will be 102 auto brands at the show. The exhibit is expected to attract 680,000 visitors during its run.

Showgirls line the sides of the new Shanghai Volkswagen Lamando, a mid-sized coupe, at the Chengdu Motor Show 2014 held in Chengdu, capital of Sichuan province, Aug 29, 2014. [Hao Yan/chinadaily.com.cn]