Leading automakers will be showcasing their latest designed-for-China models at the Shanghai auto show this week - in a bid to stay competitive in the world’s largest car market.
Some industry experts view this year’s show in the sprawling industrial outskirts of Shanghai as a tipping point. Three decades after Beijing set out to build a world-class car industry, local manufacturers account for about two-thirds of sales inside China, and a growing share of global exports.
