China proudly flies its flag at the Shanghai Motor Show.
The long confinements linked to the authorities' "zero Covid" policy may have slowed production and sales, but the Middle Kingdom retains its first place on the world automotive podium.
In total, 26.8 million cars were sold there in 2022, more than double that in Europe (12.8 million).
In Shanghai, where the biennial show opens on Tuesday, the automotive landscape has completely changed since its previous edition, in 2021. The barely audible breath of electrified vehicles has imposed itself in the country's megacities.
And in traffic, the logos of Chinese brands dominate among battery models.
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In the spans of Auto Shanghaï 2023, manufacturers and suppliers from around the world are scrambling to showcase their strengths in this booming market.
BYD (Build Your Dreams) is going to catch the eye with its battery-powered sports car that is supposed to rival the beautiful…
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