2023 Shanghai Motor Show: All major debuts

China’s emerging automakers will go head-to-head with Europe’s top brands in their home markets at this year’s Shanghai Motor Show. It will once again be a major event on the automotive calendar after being upended by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Germany’s Volkswagen Group has appointed CEO Oliver Blume, VW brand head Thomas Schaefer and Audi CEO Markus Duesmann to demonstrate the importance of China, the Volkswagen Group’s largest global market. I am dispatching. Mercedes-Benz CEO Oliver Kallenius will also be at the show.

As domestic competition intensifies, especially for electric vehicles, Chinese brands are setting their sights on Europe with EVs with high-tech features and capabilities. Highest NCAP safety rating.

SAIC’s MG doubled its European sales to 113,917 units last year, outperforming other Chinese newcomers to the region, including BYD, Great Wall, Xpeng and Nio. In Shanghai, along with emerging brands, Nio and his Xpeng hifi and Geelys Zeke, Debut EV bound for Europe.

Major debuts from the European automaker include the flagship Volkswagen ID7 full-electric sedan in the ID model line. His Cayenne Porsche undergoing a major facelift. The Mercedes-Maybach EQS is an ultra-luxury SUV for China’s affluent class. It will be the first fully electric model of the sub-brand.

of The 2021 Shanghai show was a low-key event It was held in the shadow of a pandemic. This year’s exhibition will be the most diverse auto show in the world. car manufacturer Participation after decline or cancellation of other globally significant shows such as Geneva.

Press days for the show are Tuesday and Wednesday.

Here are some key debuts:

audi

Audi reveals its details formula one projectThe brand will supply engines to the Sauber team, which will enter the race series in 2026 and become the Audi works team.