A model poses beside a Bentley during the China (Macao) International Automobile Exposition in Macao, Oct. 28, 2011. 
The three-day expo attracted over 360 exhibitors from ten countries and regions participating.  (Xinhua/Cheong Kam Ka)

The 2011 China (Macao) International Automobile Exposition (Macao Auto Expo) kicked off here Friday at Cotai Convention and Exhibition Center of Venetian, attracting over 360 exhibitors from 10 countries and regions.

The three-day Expo, jointly hosted by Macao Convention and Exhibition Association, Nam Kwong Group and China National Machinery Industry Croup, was branded the largest exhibition in Macao.

With the theme of "cooperation, trade, development", the Expo will showcase the achievements in the automotive industry, promote automotive culture, and strengthen regional interaction, according to the organizers.

The Expo, which covers an area of 51,000 square meters, brings together over 300 show vehicles of over 50 brands, such as Rolls- Royce, Bentley, Lamborghini, and Ferrari.

As part of the Expo, thematic pavilion of China manufacturing cars displays the cutting-edge science and technology in the automotive industry and the latest achievements in China's auto industry, with Mainstream domestic car brands like China FAW, Dongfeng, and Geely showcasing their bestselling models.

During the Expo, organizers will also hold a series of events with auto culture themes, namely China (Macao) Asia Pacific Auto Summit, 2011 China (Macao) Auto Finance Forum and Exhibition of 62 years of Achievements in China's Auto industry.

A model poses with a car during the China (Macao) International Automobile Exposition in Macao, Oct. 28, 2011. 
(Xinhua/Cheong Kam Ka)