Volkswagen, Ford and Chinese brands unveiled new SUVs for China on Monday at the Shanghai auto show, the industry’s biggest marketing event in a year overshadowed by the coronavirus pandemic. Auto Shanghai 2021 takes place under anti-virus controls that included holding some news conferences by video link. Automakers rely increasingly on research and design centres in China to create models for global sale. Ng Han Guan/AP Stephan Wollenstein, CEO of Volkswagen Group China, prepares to present the Chinese market-only ID.6 SUV during a launch event at the Shanghai Auto Show in Shanghai on Monday. Honda plans to release 10 electric models within five years.

Source: Stuff April 19, 2021 22:07 UTC