Business

Western brands plot fightback against Chinese at Shanghai show

Audi, Lexus, Mazda, Mercedes, Nissan and Volkswagen aim to convince Chinese buyers they're still relevant

17 April 2025
Autocar Business
Western brands plot fightback against Chinese at Shanghai show
AUDI E5 Sportback camo front quarter tracking
Despite the camouflage, it is clear the production E5 retains many of the E concept's cues
New cars

New AUDI E5 Sportback to be revealed at Shanghai motor show

Striking new look, 435-mile range, 745bhp and not one four-ring badge: the new AUDI arrives next week

16 April 2025
New AUDI E5 Sportback to be revealed at Shanghai motor show
2025 Lexus ES saloon preview image   silhouette
Rakish new look beckons for Lexus's BMW 5 Series rival
New cars

Lexus ES primed for bold electric reinvention in Shanghai next week

Sleek new Mk8 ES saloon, tipped for EV and hybrid power, to be revealed as new Lexus flagship

16 April 2025
Lexus ES primed for bold electric reinvention in Shanghai next week
New cars

MG previews new rugged CyberX SUV as it targets younger buyers

Boxy-looking SUV will be unveiled at the Shanghai motor show as a follow-up to the Cyberster roadster

11 April 2025
MG previews new rugged CyberX SUV as it targets younger buyers
2023 Lexus LM at Shanghai motor show 88
The LM is for those who want a comfortable and luxurious experience - and not an SUV
New cars

Lexus LM luxury MPV receives £112,995 range-topper in the UK

Upmarket people carrier brings hybrid power and focus on passenger comfort

24 July 2023
Lexus LM luxury MPV receives £112,995 range-topper in the UK
New cars

New HiPhi Y makes UK debut at Goodwood's Electric Avenue

Chinese EV firm's mid-step SUV will come with a range of around 500 miles and up to 331bhp

14 July 2023
New HiPhi Y makes UK debut at Goodwood's Electric Avenue
HiPhi X front and rear
HiPhi X (pictured) will be followed by the Z grand tourer and the Y crossover revealed at the Shanghai motor show
New cars

New HiPhi X SUV priced from £93,000 in Germany

Chinese electric car brand's European launch begins with X SUV and Z grand tourer

19 June 2023
New HiPhi X SUV priced from £93,000 in Germany
Nio EL6 front three quarter tracking
The original ES6 was launched in 2019 and is Nio's best-selling model in China
New cars

New 2023 Nio EL6 due in UK with new platform and more power

Chinese premium EV brand unveils major overhaul for its best-selling model, set to arrive here next year

15 June 2023
New 2023 Nio EL6 due in UK with new platform and more power
Shanghai auto show

Arcfox Kaola supports parents with baby-focused gadgets

Kaola features a fold-up baby table, bottle holders and an 'excretion mode' to keep the cabin fresh

21 April 2023
Arcfox Kaola supports parents with baby-focused gadgets
Polestar 3 at 2023 shanghai motor show
From BMW to BYD, Porsche to Polestar, Nio to Nissan, they're all here...
Shanghai auto show

Shanghai motor show 2023 gallery: every new car revealed

The motor show is alive and well in China, and the domestic marques are now fully fledged global players

19 April 2023
Shanghai motor show 2023 gallery: every new car revealed

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