A record high number of 600,000 enthusiasts and higher-than-expected orders won by car makers has cemented Auto Shanghai 2009's reputation as the exhibition to showcase numerous new and concept models as well as extol China as a promising market that global auto makers can't ignore.

Shanghai, April 27 (Gasgoo.com) Volkswagen, along with its two joint ventures Shanghai Volkswagen and FAW-Volkswagen, presented 25 latest models, including the Passat New Lingyu and new Golf, at Auto Shanghai 2009.

Shanghai, April 7 (Gasgoo.com) French carmaker Peugeot plans to unveil its RC HYbrid4 concept car for the first time in Asia at the impending Shanghai auto show. The concept made its debut at the Paris motor show last October.

The 13th Shanghai International Auto Show will be held on April 22-28 in Shanghai. Many Chinese and global automakers and their Chinese ventures are set to showcase their new car models at the first big event in China's auto market this year, said xinhuanet.com today.

GM's global commitment to developing transportation that reduces oil use and promotes energy diversity continued today at the Shanghai Auto Show with the unveiling of the next iteration of the E-Flex electric architecture, configured with GM's newest, most efficient hydrogen fuel cell system to date.