At the 2025 Shanghai International Auto Show, Chinese auto giant Great Wall Motor (GWM) revealed its ambitious new global strategy, marking a pivotal moment in the company’s evolution from a domestic manufacturer to a global automotive player. GWM showcased a diverse lineup under two major themes: “Smart Tech Lifestyle” (HAVAL, WEY, ORA) and “Off-Road Powerhouse” (TANK, POER, and SOUO Motorcycles).
Zeekr, the premium electric arm of China’s Geely Holding Group, has taken the wraps off its upcoming flagship SUV, the Zeekr 9X. The new full-size luxury SUV made its official public premiere at 2025 Shanghai Motor Show and marks the debut of a new design direction for the brand.
Nissan has unveiled two all-new electrified models at the 2025 Shanghai Motor Show, headlined by the Frontier Pro plug-in hybrid pickup and the Dongfeng Nissan N7 electric sedan, as part of its plan to launch nine New Energy Vehicles (NEVs) in China by mid-2027.
Toyota has officially unveiled the bZ7 all-electric sedan at the 2025 Shanghai Motor Show, marking its first production EV under the GAC-Toyota joint venture to feature Huawei’s HarmonyOS cockpit system. The sleek electric four-door is set for a full launch later this year, with development led by a “Regional Chief Engineer” tailored explicitly for the Chinese market.
NIO made a major splash at the 2025 Shanghai Motor Show, showcasing 11 models and 12 Full Stack technologies under its three brands — NIO, ONVO, and firefly — as the company embarks on what it calls a “year of technological harvest.”
Jetour has unveiled an extended 7-seater version of its Jetour T2 SUV in China at the Shanghai Motor Show, now available in both petrol and plug-in hybrid variants. Dubbed the Jetour T2 Extended or T2 Plus, depending on the market, the new model offers more space and practicality while retaining the core features of the standard T2.
Mercedes-Benz Vans has unveiled the Mercedes-Benz Vision V at the 2025 Shanghai Motor Show, a show-stopping electric concept that gives a bold preview of the brand’s future direction in luxury people movers. Built on the upcoming Van Electric Architecture (VAN.EA) platform set to debut in 2026, the Vision V takes the traditional van segment and reimagines it as a high-end digital lounge on wheels.
BMW M is marking over 25 years of collaboration with Germany’s iconic Nürburgring with a special limited-run model—the BMW M4 Nürburgring Edition launched at the 2025 Shanghai Motor Show. Built exclusively for China, only 53 units will be made, commemorating BMW M GmbH’s 53rd anniversary.
MG has unveiled its newest all-electric SUV, the MG Cyber X, at the 2025 Shanghai Motor Show in China. This futuristic-looking SUV is the second entry in MG’s Cyber series, following the launch of the Cyberster roadster late last year.
The latest generation of the Mercedes-Benz S-Class has received a facelift ahead of its debut at the 2017 Shanghai Motor Show. The facelift spans across the regular, AMG and the Maybach variants of the Mercedes flagship.