Today more news from the 2011 Shanghai Auto reached our desks and we decided to round it up before the New York show kicks off in earnest tomorrow.
Audi followed up on the A3 Concept shown in Geneva with the similarly styled A3 e-tron Concept. Under the shapely panels the two show cars differ substantially; the e-tron uses a sophisticated plug-in hybrid system that consists of a 208 bhp TFSI engine and a 27 bhp electric motor. Using just the lithium-ion batteries, the Audi has a range of up to 34 miles.
Meeting a particularly Asian demand, Rolls-Royce took the wraps of the long wheelbase version of the popular Ghost. The car features a 17 cm longer wheelbase, which is all used to provide the rear passengers with additional space.
Subaru provided a preview of an upcoming compact crossover model by revealing the XV Concept in the Chinese metropole. Like most Subarus in the current line-up, the XV sports a four cylinder boxer engine and an all-wheel drive system.
One of the boldest releases in Shanghai was this Volvo Concept Universe. The large sedan features an unusually low mounted grill and an engine cover that is almost shaped like the bow on a ship. The profile and rear-end of the Concept Universe are considerably more appealing to the eye.

Enjoy the links:

2011 Audi A3 e-tron Concept - Images, Specifications and Information

2011 Rolls-Royce Ghost LWB - Images, Specifications and Information

2011 Subaru XV Concept - Images, Specifications and Information

2011 Volvo Concept Universe - Images, Specifications and Information