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Welcome to whatcar.coms coverage of the 14th International Shanghai motor show.

Well be reporting live from the show, with all the latest news as it happens. Well also be posting photos and videos of the big launches throughout the show.

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Peter Lawton's Shanghai blog
You can also read Peter Lawton's Shanghai blog as he chronicled his trip and pre-show preparation. Follow Peter from landing China right through to the launch of the all-new Volkswagen Beetle that was held on the eve of the show.
Click here for Peter's Shanghai blog

Check back throughout the day for more analysis and reports, or to replay the live feed well be publishing throughout Sunday and Monday night.

The Shanghai motor show live
Join Peter Lawton through Monday night and into Tuesday as he reports live from the Shanghai motor show.

The Shanghai motor show live

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