EVs in the spotlight as China claims a leading global role at Shanghai's auto show
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A concept car is shown during the Volkswagen Group media night ahead of the Auto Show in Shanghai, Tuesday, April 22, 2025. (AP Photo/Ng Han Guan)
Performers take part in the Volkswagen Group media night ahead of the Auto Show in Shanghai, Tuesday, April 22, 2025. (AP Photo/Ng Han Guan)
Performers take part in the Volkswagen Group media night ahead of the Auto Show in Shanghai, Tuesday, April 22, 2025. (AP Photo/Ng Han Guan)
Volkswagen executives and guest pose for photos during the Volkswagen Group media night ahead of the Auto Show in Shanghai, Tuesday, April 22, 2025. (AP Photo/Ng Han Guan)
A concept car is shown during the Volkswagen Group media night ahead of the Auto Show in Shanghai, Tuesday, April 22, 2025. (AP Photo/Ng Han Guan)
Attendees look at the latest cars from Volkswagen Group during the media night ahead of the Auto Show in Shanghai, Tuesday, April 22, 2025. (AP Photo/Ng Han Guan)
Attendees look at the latest cars from Volkswagen Group during the media night ahead of the Auto Show in Shanghai, Tuesday, April 22, 2025. (AP Photo/Ng Han Guan)
The ID Aura concept car is shown during the Volkswagen Group media night ahead of the Auto Show in Shanghai, Tuesday, April 22, 2025. (AP Photo/Ng Han Guan)
An executive from Nissan unveiled the Frontier Pro, a plug-in hybrid, during the Shanghai auto show on Wednesday, April 23, 2025. (AP Photo/Ng Han Guan)
A man dressed as the character from Black Myth:Wukong promotes a special edition Han L model from BYD during the Shanghai auto show on Wednesday, April 23, 2025. (AP Photo/Ng Han Guan)
Visitors look at the Han L EV model from BYD during the Shanghai auto show on Wednesday, April 23, 2025. (AP Photo/Ng Han Guan)
A man talks near the Han L EV model from BYD during the Shanghai auto show on Wednesday, April 23, 2025. (AP Photo/Ng Han Guan)
A BYD Han L car model inspired by Black Myth: Wukong is displayed at the Auto Show in Shanghai, Wednesday, April 23, 2025. (AP Photo/Ng Han Guan)
Exhibitors prepare for an unveiling at the Auto Show in Shanghai, Wednesday, April 23, 2025. (AP Photo/Ng Han Guan)
Oliver Zipse, Chairman of the board of management of BMW AG, speaks during a press conference for BMW at the Shanghai auto show, Wednesday, April 23, 2025. (AP Photo/Ng Han Guan)
An executive from Chinese car manufacturer Geely talks the satellite communication capabilities of its Galaxy Cruiser during the Shanghai auto show on Wednesday, April 23, 2025. (AP Photo/Ng Han Guan)
Staff from Chinese automaker Nio waits for visitors at their booth during the Shanghai auto show on Wednesday, April 23, 2025. (AP Photo/Ng Han Guan)
Visitors look at the new Firefly model from Chinese automaker Nio during the Shanghai auto show on Wednesday, April 23, 2025. (AP Photo/Ng Han Guan)
A man films near a special Black Myth:Wukong edition of a Tang L model from BYD during the Shanghai auto show on Wednesday, April 23, 2025. (AP Photo/Ng Han Guan)
The A6L-etron is launched during the Volkswagen Group media night ahead of the Auto Show in Shanghai, Tuesday, April 22, 2025. (AP Photo/Ng Han Guan)
Olive Blume, Chairman of the Board of Management of Volkswagen Group, speaks during a media night ahead of the Auto Show in Shanghai, Tuesday, April 22, 2025. (AP Photo/Ng Han Guan)
Ralf Brandstatter, Chairman and CEO of Volkswagen Group China, speaks during the media night ahead of the Auto Show in Shanghai, Tuesday, April 22, 2025. (AP Photo/Ng Han Guan)
Olive Blume, Chairman of the Board of Management of Volkswagen Group speaks during a media night ahead of the Auto Show in Shanghai, Tuesday, April 22, 2025. (AP Photo/Ng Han Guan)
The Audi E5 Sportback is launched during the Volkswagen Group media night ahead of the Auto Show in Shanghai, Tuesday, April 22, 2025. (AP Photo/Ng Han Guan)
An attendee arrives to the Auto Show in Shanghai, Wednesday, April 23, 2025. (AP Photo/Ng Han Guan)
Performers take part in the Volkswagen Group media night ahead of the Auto Show in Shanghai, Tuesday, April 22, 2025. (AP Photo/Ng Han Guan)
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A concept car is shown during the Volkswagen Group media night ahead of the Auto Show in Shanghai, Tuesday, April 22, 2025. (AP Photo/Ng Han Guan)
