Shanghai Auto Show

Volkswagen has a variety of models it sells only in China, such as the Santana compact sedan and more recent Lamando four-door coupe. Now, the German automaker is previewing another model aimed exclusively at the Chinese market with the C Coupe GTE concept car, unveiled ahead of its debut tomorrow...

The Ford Motor Company [NYSE:F] has pulled the covers off its all-new Taurus ahead of the car’s official world debut tomorrow at the 2015 Shanghai Auto Show. This is the classic nameplate’s first appearance in China, a market where comfy, large sedans like the Taurus are still popular...

It took Mercedes-Benz close to a decade to come out with a rival for the BMW X6, which came earlier this year in the form of the 2016 GLE Coupe. But with BMW now offering an X4 as well, Mercedes isn’t wasting any time in developing a smaller companion for its own coupe-like crossover...

At present, Peugeot’s 308 hatchback has no high-performance offering to rival the likes of the new Ford Motor Company [NYSE:F] Focus RS and Volkswagen Golf R but that may change in the future, as indicated by the French automaker’s series of 308 R concept cars. The original 308 R was...

Audi is committed to electrifying its lineup and has already revealed plug-in versions of its A3 Sportback, Q7 and R8 models. Now the A6 is getting a plug-in option in the form of the A6 L e-tron, revealed today ahead of its debut at the 2015 Shanghai Auto Show. ALSO SEE: Audi Prologue Allroad...

Volvo will use next week’s 2015 Shanghai Auto Show to launch a new plug-in hybrid sedan based on the long-wheelbase version of the S60, the S60L, which is on sale here as the S60 Inscription. The sedan is called the “S60L T6 Twin Engine”, and while we’re unlikely to see the...

With the launch of its all-new XC90, Volvo is hoping to convince new car buyers that it can build an SUV that’s just as dynamic, high-tech and luxurious as the Germans, albeit it with a Scandinavian twist. To really send the message home, the automaker at next week’s 2015 Shanghai Auto...

Augmented Reality, where your normal view is ‘augmented’ by computer-generated sensory input, typically via a headset- or glasses-type device, hasn’t quite caught on in the mainstream just yet, but we’re starting to see more and more companies dabble in the field. One of...

After a series of concept versions, BMW has finally revealed its plug-in hybrid X5 in production trim. The vehicle makes its debut next month at the 2015 Shanghai Auto Show and should be on sale here in the U.S. in the fall, making it a 2016 model. MUST SEE: Watch Kids React To The Tesla Model S...

Buick sells a compact known as the Excelle in China. There are two versions of the car, the Excelle GT sedan, which is similar to the current Buick Verano; and the Excelle XT hatchback, which is similar to the current Opel Astra. Crucially, the three cars use common internals. Now, the Excelle GT...

Following the launch of the updated 2014 Mercedes-Benz E-Class range earlier in the year, the German automaker has now presented the unique long-wheelbase version of the car developed specially for the Chinese market. Carrying the E-Class L moniker, the stretched sedan made its debut over the...

One of the standouts of last weekend’s 2013 Shanghai Auto Show was a stunning supercar concept from Italian-owned but Shanghai-based design firm Icona. The concept carried the Vulcano name, which is Italian for “volcano,” and its lines were penned by French designer Samuel...

Considering the number of major global debuts that took place over the weekend, it looks like China’s major auto shows, the biannual events in Beijing and Shanghai, can be added to the list of the world’s most important international auto shows, a list that currently includes the shows...

The classic MGB sports car nailed the formula for affordable fun back in the 1960s and 1970s, but the decades weren't kind to it, nor eventual owners of the MG name, MG Rover. The British company folded back in 2005 to be bought up by Chinese firm SAIC, which is why two of the company's most...

One of the big surprises of this past weekend’s 2013 Shanghai Auto Show was the Vulcano supercar concept from local design firm Icona. In addition to its gorgeous body, the car packs one of two potential powertrains, both of which develop more than 800 horsepower and feature some form of...

Maserati’s new Ghibli sedan made its official world debut at the 2013 Shanghai Auto Show in China over the weekend and is now on its way to showrooms, scheduled to arrive before the year is out. As previously reported, the Ghibli will launch as a 2014 model and be available with two...

One of the biggest areas for growth for luxury automakers is the compact crossover and SUV segment. Today, there are just a few players, with the Audi Q3 sold overseas and the BMW X1 and Buick Encore already available in local showrooms the most recognizable. There are a number of rival models on...

Italian design firm Icona revealed its new Vulcano supercar concept today at the 2013 Shanghai Auto Show. The car was built to showcase Icona’s talents as well as preview some new automotive technologies, particularly those concerning its powertrain. The Vulcano actually features two possible...

Rumors of a plug-in Buick hybrid have been making the rounds for a while now--but this Riviera concept brings it to life. Conceptually. While the look of the Riviera is orders of magnitude too wild for a production Buick, the Riviera name is orders of magnitude too mild. To borrow a catchphrase...

While we certainly hope the Volkswagen iBeetle doesn't start a trend of iNaming all kinds of iCars with ridiculous iTags, we do like the way VW has kitted the iBeetle to interface with the iPhone and several apps. The new iBeetle includes an iPhone docking station, integrated into the dashboard...