SHENYANG, June 25 -- The 13th Shenyang International Automobile Industry Expo kicked off on Wednesday in Shenyang, capital of northeast China's Liaoning Province.

Nearly 200 domestic and foreign brands are exhibiting nearly 1,000 vehicles, making it the largest auto show in northeast China.

The six-day exhibition, expected to see 540,000 visitors, features new-energy vehicles made in China and top brands including Lamborghini and Porsche.

The expo is organized by China National Automotive Industry International Corporation and its parent company China National Machinery Industry Corporation.