All roads lead to Shanghai auto expo

Shanghai: World automakers were launching 13 new models Monday (April 20, 2009) as they converged on China's commercial capital for the Shanghai Auto show, a key showcase for the only major growing car market.

From upstart BYD Auto to sports and luxury car makers like Porsche, automakers everywhere are zeroing in on China's growth as they struggle through hard times elsewhere.

Image: Models pose next to Volkswagen cars on display at the Shanghai International Automobile Exhibition.

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