More than 60 new models of cars are being showcased at the 11th Guangzhou International Automobile Exhibition, which opened on Friday in the south China city of Guangzhou.

As one of the country's three major car shows, the exhibition covers 200,000 square meters with more than 900 vehicles on display, according to the organizers.

Foreign high-end brands, such as Lotus from Britain, Koenigsegg from Sweden and Bugatti from France, are exhibiting for the first time.

The event will last nine days.

In addition to the show, a dealer service exhibition has been organized, which focuses on post-sales, such as finance, insurance, maintenance and sales.