Having been held every other year since 1985, the Shanghai International Automobile Exhibition - dubbed "Auto Shanghai" - will open to tomorrow. The show will run for one week, showcasing the best automakers from China and across the world have to offer! While we're all revving up for tomorrow, lets take a look at some of the top stories during the run-up to Auto Shanghai 2011!
Buick's new SUV to make its debut at Auto Shanghai 2011
Gasgoo.com (Shanghai March 17) - GM's Buick will be showcasing a new SUV at the upcoming Shanghai Automobile Exhibition (Auto Shanghai 2011) to be held this April. Buick will be set to begin production of the SUV, which was originally reported to be based on the Saturn Vue, within two years.
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BMW Brilliance considering producing X3 in China
Gasgoo.com (Shanghai March 24) - BMW Brilliance is considering domestic production of the new BMW X3, auto.163.com reported today.
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FAW-VW to showcase five-seat Passat CC at Auto Shanghai 2011
Gasgoo.com (Shanghai March 24) - FAW-Volkswagen's new Passat CC is to come in a five-seat version, the Beijing Times reported today. The FAW-VW Passat, which will be shown at this year's Shanghai Automobile Exhibition (Auto Shanghai 2011), will also come equipped with a 1.8L TSI engine.
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Auto Shanghai 2011 marks the third appearance of the MINI Goodwood concept
Gasgoo.com (Shanghai March 31) - It was revealed a few days ago that Mini would bring the Goodwood concept car to this year's Shanghai Automobile Exhibition (Auto Shanghai 2011). Shanghai will mark the third showing for the vehicle after the North American and Geneva auto shows.
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Audi to bring new A6L to Shanghai
Gasgoo.com (Shanghai March 31) - Audi will be bringing its new A6L to late April's Auto Shanghai 2011, auto.ifeng.com reported today. The A6L, the product of joint research between FAW Group and Audi's parents Volkswagen, follows the German's marquee's new A3 and A6.
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Auto Shanghai 2011: SAIC set for an EV assault
Gasgoo.com (Shanghai April 6) - With one of the Asia’s largest automobile exhibition to open in its home city, SAIC Motor will be using of all its resources to leave an unforgettable impression among attendees–and one of the best ways to go about that is to ride on the new energy vehicle craze that is making waves through the automobile industry. Lets take a look at three of the new energy vehicles SAIC is looking to showcase.
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Gasgoo.com (Shanghai April 6) - Changan Automobile Group, in association with its partner Ford, will be showcasing four new vehicles at Auto Shanghai 2011 later this month, the Chongqing Evening News reported today. Changan will also be showing off its new Voss concept minivan.
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Auto Shanghai 2011 getting closer and closer
Gasgoo.com (Shanghai April 8) - The stage is set for the 14th Shanghai International Automobile Industry Exhibition, scheduled to open its doors on April 21. Auto Shanghai 2011, as its called, will be attracting manufacturers and attendees from all around the world, with no less than 75 new vehicles to be shown.
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GAC Changfeng to bring new sedan to Auto Shanghai 2011
Gasgoo.com (Shanghai April 8) - GAC Changfeng's new CP2 sedan will make its official debut at Auto Shanghai 2011 this month, China Business News reported today.
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Audi Q3 to debut at Auto Shanghai 2011
Gasgoo.com (Shanghai April 11) - Having bypassed the Geneva Motor Show, the Audi Q3 SUV is going to be making its world premiere at this month's Auto Shanghai 2011, the Beijing Times reported today. FAW-Volkswagen will begin importing the Q3 soon after, with talks on domestic production also underway.
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Brilliance BMW to participate in Auto Shanghai 2011
Gasgoo.com (Shanghai April 11) - BMW and its Chinese partner Brilliance Auto have announced their intent to participate in this month's Shanghai automobile exhibition–Auto Shanghai 2011–the Beijing News reported today. Among its highly anticipated offerings, two models in particular look set to steal the spotlight: the 5 Series plug-in hybrid and the 6 Series Coupé.
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Gasgoo.com (Shanghai April 13) - Volkswagen alongside its subsidiary brands Audi, Skoda, Seat, Bentley, Lamborghini and Bugatti will be attending this month's Shanghai automobile exhibition–Auto Shanghai 2011–jfdaily.com reported today. The VW Group's line-up is the largest yet to visit an auto exhibition, with a total of 8,500 square meters of space reserved for the seven brands.
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SAIC to bring resurrected MAXUS to Auto Shanghai 2011
Gasgoo.com (Shanghai April 14) - SAIC Motor will be bringing back the MAXUS van in time for Auto Shanghai 2011, auto.sohu.com reported today. The new van, christened V80, will make its debut on the evening of April 19.
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Fiat to bring 500 to Auto Shanghai 2011
Gasgoo.com (Shanghai April 16) - Fiat will be showcasing the normal unlimited version of its Nuova 500 at Auto Shanghai 2011 at the end of this month, Xinhua reported earlier this week. Reportedly, the model to be shown will be fundamentally identical to the one to hit the Chinese market at the latter part of this year.
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VW announces new Magotan B7L to hit market in mid-2011
Gasgoo.com (Shanghai April 18) - FAW-Volkswagen said that it will be officially bringing over the Passat B7L to China this summer, auto.sina.com.cn reported today. FAW-VW's production site in Changchun, Jilin also confirmed that they have began investing in production of the B7L, which will be sold under the Magotan name, this quarter.
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Limited edition Aston Martin sold for over $7m on the eve of Auto Shanghai 2011
Gasgoo.com (Shanghai April 18) - China's automobile exhibitions often bring in good news for luxury car manufacturers, with news of displayed models being pre-ordered at outrageous prices becoming commonplace through the years. 2011 is no exception, with limited edition Aston Martin having already been snapped up at the price of 47 million yuan ($7.21m).
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Chery Paramount limousine snapped on Shanghai street
Gasgoo.com (Shanghai April 18) - On the eve of Auto Shanghai 2011 to open later this week, Chery's upcoming Paramount limousine was spotted on the streets of Shanghai today, according to a Gasgoo.com (China) report.
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SEAT to expand into China - Leon and Ibiza set for 2012
Paul Tan's Automotive News (April 18) - Another brand joins the fray in that very important automotive market known as China. Spanish brand SEAT announces its impending arrival there with its participation at the Shanghai Motor Show, which begins later this week.
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