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.
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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...
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.
The Onvo L90 is not just another electric novelty from the Shanghai Motor Show. It is a statement. A statement that Nio is serious about taking over the family electric SUV market with its new sub-brand. In Europe too!
The new MG CyberX is like a mini Land Cruiser with an LED strip and retro headlights – and yes, it's all-electric! Surprise!
When Chinese giant Geely brings together the best of electrics, luxury and artificial intelligence, something monumental is created. Meet the Zeekr 9X.
The 2026 Lexus ES delivers a radical transformation – an all-electric model for the first time, with bold design and comfort that would be the envy of even the business class of an airplane. This is the 2026 Lexus ES.
Toyota unveiled its latest electric model, the bZ7, at the Shanghai Auto Show, which is the result of a collaboration with GAC and features Huawei HarmonyOS.
On a recent investor call, Elon Musk hinted at something that could shake up the European midsize car market: Tesla's new models will be similar to existing models, but more tailored to different needs. This means we can expect the Tesla 3 Tourer, a seven-seater, and even an affordable hatchback.
At a time when SUVs rule the roads, Buick is proving that sedans are not for the faint of heart. The Buick Electra GS combines American tradition and Chinese innovation – and in spectacular fashion.