Ford Motor Co.'s executive chair praised administration's manufacturing focus while acknowledging controversial methods, citing 20-year push to reverse industrial decline.
BYD's Denza brand debuts in Europe with Flash charging technology that fills batteries from 10 percent to 70 percent in five minutes — rivaling conventional gasoline station fueling time.
The ID Polo will compete in Europe's small EV segment against Chinese rivals such as the BYD Dolphin Surf and European competitors including the Renault 5.
Suppliers, including Denso, are grappling with rising raw material costs and shortages of aluminum, resins, and other basic materials amid ongoing logistical turmoil.
China’s vehicle exports climbed 39 percent in March, as booming shipments to Europe, Southeast Asia and Latin America offset slumping business in the Middle East and Mexico because of the war in Iran and new tariffs.
Here's a photo tour of 17 new vehicles in the spotlight at the Beijing show, where global brands showcased EVs developed with Chinese tech partners and Chinese brands debuted premium models targeting upscale segments.
Nissan plans to nearly double China sales by 2030 through locally developed electric and plug-in hybrid models. The Japanese automaker will export China-built EVs to emerging markets in Latin America, Southeast Asia and the Middle East.
International automakers including Ford, Nissan and Mercedes now export vehicles developed in China. The shift leverages Chinese tech advances in software-defined vehicles, batteries and automated driving to compete worldwide.
International automakers from Volkswagen to BMW are rolling out electric vehicles developed with Chinese partners at the Beijing auto show. The strategy aims to reverse declining market share.