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An Iraqi car dealer is seen at his automobile lot in Baghdad, Iraq, on Wednesday. BMWs, Nissans, Hyundais and military-style Hummersu00a0are in demand in the city. Pic/AP

Business, not bombs, is booming at Baghdad car dealerships, as well-heeled Iraqis are indulging in a passion long out of reach - spiffy, new cars.

BMWs, Nissans, Hyundais and even military-style Hummers are now weaving around the shabby, smoke-belching wrecks and donkey carts that have clogged the streets over two decades of sanctions and war.