Auto Shanghai unveils strategic, smart focus

Key industry gala has drawn some 1,000 firms from 26 countries, regions

SHANGHAI — The 21st Shanghai International Automobile Industry Exhibition (Auto Shanghai 2025) has drawn nearly 1,000 companies from 26 countries and regions and has quickly become the focal point of the global auto market.

Automakers seized the stage with their latest innovations, underscoring a clear trend — the rise of smarter, more globally oriented vehicles.

With 97 new models debuting, Chinese brands led the charge in vehicle intelligence, according to a report by Kaiyuan Securities.