Auto Shanghai 2011: Car makers rev up in China wth hot new models
Spyker C8 Aileron
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A model stands beside the Lamborghini Aventador LP700-4 sport car
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Bugatti 16.4 Super Sport
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Bugatti 16.4 Super Sport
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Lamborghini Aventador LP700-4
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A model stands beside the Bentley Mulsonne during the media day of the Shanghai International Automobile Industry Exhibition at Shanghai New International Expo Center
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A MINI GoodWood Car is displayed during the media day of the Shanghai International Automobile Industry Exhibition at Shanghai New International Expo Center on April 19, 2011 in Shanghai, China
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A Volvo Concept Universe Car is displayed at the Shanghai International Automobile Industry Exhibition at Shanghai New International Expo Center on April 19, 2011 in Shanghai, China
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Instruments made of auto parts are displayed during the media day of the Shanghai International Automobile Industry Exhibition at Shanghai New International Expo Center on April 19, 2011 in Shanghai, China
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A Buick Envision concept car is displayed during the media day of the Shanghai International Automobile Industry Exhibition at Shanghai New International Expo Center on April 20, 2011 in Shanghai, China
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A visitor uses his mobile phone to a take picture of a BMW concept car on display at the 14th Shanghai International Automobile Industry Exhibition in Shanghai, China Tuesday, April 19, 2011
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Akio Toyoda, president and CEO of Toyota Motor, speaks during Toyota presentation on the press day at the Shanghai International Auto Show in Shanghai, China, Tuesday, April 19, 2011
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Rolls-Royce CEO Torsten Muller-Otvos, right, watches unveiling of the new Ghost Extended Wheelbase model at Rolls-Royce Motor Cars presentation on the press day at the Shanghai International Auto Show Tuesday, April 19, 2011 in Shanghai, China
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Dieter Zetsche, Daimler AG ceo, thumbs up after he unveiled a Mercedes-Benz A series concept car displayed at the 14th Shanghai International Automobile Industry Exhibition in Shanghai, China Tuesday, April 19, 2011
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Rolls-Royce CEO Torsten Muller-Otvos speaks during the world premier of new Ghost Extended Wheelbase model at Rolls-Royce Motor Cars presentation on the press day at the Shanghai International Auto Show Tuesday, April 19, 2011 in Shanghai, China.
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A model sits on a Porsche Turbo S as a Chinese worker, right, stands at the Shanghai International Auto Show Wednesday, April 20, 2011 in Shanghai.
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Twin models stand beside a Skoda Superb car during a special trade visitors opening of the Auto Shanghai 2009 at Shanghai New International Expo Center on April 22, 2009 in Shanghai, China
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A model poses next to Dongfeng Motor's High Mobility Mutlpurposc Wheeled Vehicle at the opening of the Auto Shanghai 2009 at Shanghai New International Expo Center on April 22, 2009 in Shanghai, China
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A model drives a Toyota i-REAL concept car on display during a special trade visitors opening of the Auto Shanghai 2009 at Shanghai New International Expo Center on April 22, 2009 in Shanghai, China
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A Benz Smart car is displayed during the media day of the Shanghai International Automobile Industry Exhibition at Shanghai New International Expo Center on April 20, 2011 in Shanghai, China
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An Audi A4L 3.2 Quattro is displayed during a special trade visitors opening of the Auto Shanghai 2009 at Shanghai New International Expo Center on April 22, 2009 in Shanghai, China
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A model poses next to Peugeot RC Hybrid 4 during a special trade visitors opening of the Auto Shanghai 2009 at Shanghai New International Expo Center on April 22, 2009 in Shanghai, China
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A girl poses beside a Mercedes-Benz Smart car during a special trade visitors opening of the Auto Shanghai 2009 at Shanghai New International Expo Center on April 22, 2009 in Shanghai, China
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A model poses beside a Citroen car during a special trade visitors opening of the Auto Shanghai 2009 at Shanghai New International Expo Center on April 22, 2009 in Shanghai, China
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A model drives a Toyota i-REAL concept car on display during a special trade visitors opening of the Auto Shanghai 2009 at Shanghai New International Expo Center on April 23, 2009 in Shanghai, China
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A sales person introduces a Lamborghini sport car to a Chinese man in the closed section during a special trade visitors opening of the Auto Shanghai 2009 at Shanghai New International Expo Center on April 23, 2009 in Shanghai, China
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A model poses beside the Mercedes-Benz's Concept Blue ZERO E-CELL during a special trade visitors opening of the Auto Shanghai 2009 at Shanghai New International Expo Center on April 23, 2009 in Shanghai, China
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A little girl's father takes pictures during a special trade visitors opening of the Auto Shanghai 2009 at Shanghai New International Expo Center on April 23, 2009 in Shanghai, China
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Ford Motor Co.'s new Fiesta is suspended from above during a special trade visitors opening of the Auto Shanghai 2009 at Shanghai New International Expo Center on April 22, 2009 in Shanghai, China
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The biggest car exhibition in the world - the Shanghai Auto Show 2011 - opened this week amidst a flurry of China-focused global car premieres.
Major brands including Audi, BMW, Peugeot and Citroen are racing to win over Chinese customers.
We take a look at some of their new models and concept cars.
Click 'More Pictures' above to launch gallery.
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