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Rolls-Royce is reviving the legendary Ghost nameplate for its newest model. The super-luxury brand will call its new "baby" sedan the Rolls-Royce Ghost.

The Ghost will be the BMW-owned brand's smallest model. First deliveries will begin in 2010, with annual production expected to be more than 1,000 units.

A Chinese auto company denied Friday its new top-of-the-line car was a copy of a Rolls-Royce, but the world renowned luxury brand said it was keeping its options open about taking legal action.

Geely Automobile, one of China's major independent car makers, launched its GE at this week's Shanghai Auto Show, and the sedan attracted much interest for its resemblance to the iconic Rolls-Royce Phantom limousine.

Nissan Motor Co., Ltd is showcasing its complete lineup including the NUVU electric concept at the 13th International Automobile Industry Exhibition in Pudong, Shanghai.

The NUVU features unique 2+1 seating and measures just three meters in length. It is powered by advanced lithium-ion batteries and is fully zero-emission.

The all-new 171mph BMW X5 M has made its world premiere at the 2009 Shanghai auto show this week, sina.com said.

The new BMW X5 M and the forthcoming X6 M will be the first SUVs in BMW's range to get the M treatment.

The X5 M will use a new twin-turbo 4.4-liter V8, which produces 547bhp and maximum torque of 501lb-ft delivered between 1,500rpm and 5,650rpm.

Toyota Motor Corp (TMC) announces that it showed the new China-market version of the "Crown" and the "Camry Hybrid" on April 20 -- for the first time in China -- during a press conference attended by TMC President Katsuaki Watanabe at the 13th Shanghai International Automobile Industry Exhibition, held at the Shanghai New International Expo Center.

TMC, based on its "customer-first" policy, has been active in introducing market-specific vehicles into China.

Automobili Lamborghini has launched its new sports car Murcielago LP 670-4 SuperVeloce to the Chinese market at Shanghai motor show, following the Italian marque's official opening on 17 April of Lamborghini's fourth showroom in southwest China's Chengdu city, sina.com said today.

On the heels of Porsche's unveiling of its Panamera 4-door, came the China launch by Automobili Lamborghini for its Murcielago LP 670-4 SuperVeloce.

BMW, the world's largest premium car maker, unveiled a new model in its 7 Series at the Shanghai auto show Monday. The BMW 760 Li sedan has a 6-liter, 12 cylinder engine.

Ian Robertson, executive board member of BMW AG, said in a press conference that China will likely be the vehicle's biggest market.

The British premium luxury sedan brand Bentley has brought its three Continental models to the 2009 Shanghai auto show, and the most expensive model was sold out on Day 1 of the event, sina.com said today.

The Continental lineup exhibited at the Shanghai show includes the Continental Flying Spur Speed, Continental GTC Speed and Continental GT Speed.

Porsche officially unveiled its Panamera four-door performance car Monday, the first all-new vehicle from the German manufacturer since the debut of the Cayenne in 2002.

The Panamera was presented at the Shanghai motor show, where Klaus Berning, executive vice-president sales and marketing of Porsche AG, said:"We are entering a market segment completely new for our customers and we are once again consistently expanding our model portfolio."

General Motors has unveiled its new Buick "Business" MPV concept at Shanghai auto show, sina.com said today. This car is specially designed for China's Buick-loving buyers.

Buick MPVs do a very solid trade in China as executive transports.