When the Chinese launch an SUV that beats Porsche in power, offers 1,100 km of range, and leaves your wallet almost untouched, we know it's a serious game. The Omoda 9 SHS is just another SUV that is making a strong attack on the European home of premium brands.
When a Chinese tech giant decides to give the Maybach and Rolls-Royce a run for their money, we know something is about to emerge that will push the boundaries of luxury. Fasten your seatbelts, the Huawei Maextra S800 is here.
Auto Shanghai 2025 was more than just a stage. It was a Broadway spectacle – and the cars were its stars. Here are ten models that stole the spotlight (and perhaps soon the hearts of European buyers) this year.
The Denza Z is like a meteor coming from the Far East to disrupt the peaceful evenings in Stuttgart, Modena and Zuffenhausen. And believe me, the guys at Porsche are already very nervous...
Twenty years ago, Wally founder Luca Bassani watched in awe as his famous wallypower118 guzzled a gallon of diesel every four seconds and flew over the waves at nearly 60 knots. Today, with a touch more wisdom and a lot more taste, he says: “Speed is no longer everything. Now we want to enjoy the ride – slowly.”
What do you get when an aesthete meets a plastic paddle boat? A transformation of the world of water toys into luxury design. Beau Lake paddleboards are proof that beauty can be waterproof.
In a world where every other bike is the "best ever," Indian Motorcycle is actually serving up something special for 2025. The Pursuit Elite isn't just a bike—it's a mobile postcard of history, performance, and luxury. And with only 250 examples being built, most will only be able to dream about it. Or at least watch it pass by in slow motion... (in their heads, of course).
When green pragmatism meets black magic from Bottrop - the result is the 700 "horses" Brabus Mercedes-AMG E 53 Hybrid, acceleration for a heart attack and looks that even Rolls-Royce would be scared of.
Auto Shanghai 2025 leaves no doubt – China has become the epicenter of the electric automotive world. While Europe is hustling, the Americans are hustling, and the Japanese are quietly manufacturing in China, Shanghai is buzzing with the electric future. It is now the center of the automotive world. And Europe is only third, right after the USA.
Who would have thought that the most exciting electric semi-truck of the year - the Slate Truck - would have manual windows, plastic switches and look like a vehicle from an 80s music video? Back to basics, forward to the future!
The Deepal S09 enters the luxury SUV arena as China's answer to the Volvo XC90 and Li Auto L9. With a hi-tech interior, Huawei autopilot and 180 km of electric range, it raises the bar.
Audi presents its most ambitious model yet in Shanghai – the Audi E5 Sportback. No four wheels, but more character than ever. This is the best AUDI ever, and it wasn't made by the Germans.