Auto Shanghai 2017 shows off China’s best cars

Apr 19, 2017

Auto Shanghai 2017 shows off China’s best cars

Matt Bracken 0 Comment The Baltimore Sun Auto Shanghai, auto show, Beijing, cars, China

Models on display at Auto Shanghai 2017, the global industry’s biggest marketing event of the year, reflect the conflict between Beijing’s ambitions to promote environmentally friendly propulsion and Chinese consumers’ love of hulking, fuel-hungry SUVs.

: Workers wait at the Cadillac stand during the Auto Shanghai 2017 show at the National Exhibition and Convention Center in Shanghai, China, Wednesday, April 19, 2017. Models on display at Auto Shanghai 2017, the global industry’s biggest marketing event of the year, reflect the conflict between Beijing’s ambitions to promote environmentally friendly propulsion and Chinese consumers’ love of hulking, fuel-hungry SUVs. (AP Photo/Ng Han Guan)

: Guy Burgoyne, head of Geely Design China talks about the Geely MPV electric concept car during the Auto Shanghai 2017 show at the National Exhibition and Convention Center in Shanghai, China, Wednesday, April 19, 2017. Models on display at Auto Shanghai 2017, the global industry’s biggest marketing event of the year, reflect the conflict between Beijing’s ambitions to promote environmentally friendly propulsion and Chinese consumers’ love of hulking, fuel-hungry SUVs. (AP Photo/Ng Han Guan)

: Visitors take photos of the WEY Pi4vv7x concept car from Chinese automaker Great Wall during the Auto Shanghai 2017 show at the National Exhibition and Convention Center in Shanghai, China, Wednesday, April 19, 2017. Models on display at Auto Shanghai 2017, the global industry’s biggest marketing event of the year, reflect the conflict between Beijing’s ambitions to promote environmentally friendly propulsion and Chinese consumers’ love of hulking, fuel-hungry SUVs. (AP Photo/Ng Han Guan)

: A visitor takes photo of the Lexus QX60 at the Auto Shanghai 2017 show at the National Exhibition and Convention Center in Shanghai, China, Wednesday, April 19, 2017. Models on display at Auto Shanghai 2017, the global industry’s biggest marketing event of the year, reflect the conflict between Beijing’s ambitions to promote environmentally friendly propulsion and Chinese consumers’ love of hulking, fuel-hungry SUVs. (AP Photo/Ng Han Guan)

: A worker cleans the S7 SUV from Chinese automaker JAC at the Auto Shanghai 2017 show at the National Exhibition and Convention Center in Shanghai, China, Wednesday, April 19, 2017. Models on display at Auto Shanghai 2017, the global industry’s biggest marketing event of the year, reflect the conflict between Beijing’s ambitions to promote environmentally friendly propulsion and Chinese consumers’ love of hulking, fuel-hungry SUVs. (AP Photo/Ng Han Guan)

: Performers unveil the S7 SUV from Chinese automaker JAC at the Auto Shanghai 2017 show at the National Exhibition and Convention Center in Shanghai, China, Wednesday, April 19, 2017. Models on display at Auto Shanghai 2017, the global industry’s biggest marketing event of the year, reflect the conflict between Beijing’s ambitions to promote environmentally friendly propulsion and Chinese consumers’ love of hulking, fuel-hungry SUVs. (AP Photo/Ng Han Guan)

: A sales person stand near the latest electric sports car from Chinese carmaker Qiantu displayed at the Auto Shanghai 2017 show at the National Exhibition and Convention Center in Shanghai, China, Wednesday, April 19, 2017. Models on display at Auto Shanghai 2017, the global industry’s biggest marketing event of the year, reflect the conflict between Beijing’s ambitions to promote environmentally friendly propulsion and Chinese consumers’ love of hulking, fuel-hungry SUVs. (AP Photo/Ng Han Guan)

: A visitor poses for photos on a converted Chevrolet Camaro car in collaboration with Disney displayed at the Auto Shanghai 2017 show at the National Exhibition and Convention Center in Shanghai, China, Wednesday, April 19, 2017. Models on display at Auto Shanghai 2017, the global industry’s biggest marketing event of the year, reflect the conflict between Beijing’s ambitions to promote environmentally friendly propulsion and Chinese consumers’ love of hulking, fuel-hungry SUVs. (AP Photo/Ng Han Guan)

: Visitors take a closer look at Buick’s Velite 5, a rebranded Chevrolet Volt on display at the Auto Shanghai 2017 show at the National Exhibition and Convention Center in Shanghai, China, Wednesday, April 19, 2017. On Tuesday, General Motors Co. said it will produce the gasoline-electric hybrid version of its Chevrolet Volt in China. (AP Photo/Ng Han Guan)

: Visitors look at a futuristic driver assistance system for cars at the Volkswagen stand at the Auto Shanghai 2017 show at the National Exhibition and Convention Center in Shanghai, China, Wednesday, April 19, 2017. Models on display at Auto Shanghai 2017, the global industry’s biggest marketing event of the year, reflect the conflict between Beijing’s ambitions to promote environmentally friendly propulsion and Chinese consumers’ love of hulking, fuel-hungry SUVs. (AP Photo/Ng Han Guan)

: Visitors try out at a futuristic driver assistance system for cars at the Volkswagen stand at the Auto Shanghai 2017 show at the National Exhibition and Convention Center in Shanghai, China, Wednesday, April 19, 2017. Models on display at Auto Shanghai 2017, the global industry’s biggest marketing event of the year, reflect the conflict between Beijing’s ambitions to promote environmentally friendly propulsion and Chinese consumers’ love of hulking, fuel-hungry SUVs. (AP Photo/Ng Han Guan)

: Workers attend to sports vehicle from Chinese startup NIO during the Auto Shanghai 2017 show at the National Exhibition and Convention Center in Shanghai, China, Wednesday, April 19, 2017. Models on display at Auto Shanghai 2017, the global industry’s biggest marketing event of the year, reflect the conflict between Beijing’s ambitions to promote environmentally friendly propulsion and Chinese consumers’ love of hulking, fuel-hungry SUVs. (AP Photo/Ng Han Guan)

: Workers mop the floor near a MPV concept car from Chinese automaker Geely during the Auto Shanghai 2017 show at the National Exhibition and Convention Center in Shanghai, China, Wednesday, April 19, 2017. Models on display at Auto Shanghai 2017, the global industry’s biggest marketing event of the year, reflect the conflict between Beijing’s ambitions to promote environmentally friendly propulsion and Chinese consumers’ love of hulking, fuel-hungry SUVs. (AP Photo/Ng Han Guan)

: Visitors at the Geely stand during the Auto Shanghai 2017 show at the National Exhibition and Convention Center in Shanghai, China, Wednesday, April 19, 2017. Models on display at Auto Shanghai 2017, the global industry’s biggest marketing event of the year, reflect the conflict between Beijing’s ambitions to promote environmentally friendly propulsion and Chinese consumers’ love of hulking, fuel-hungry SUVs. (AP Photo/Ng Han Guan)

: A worker walks past the Peugeot stand during the Auto Shanghai 2017 show at the National Exhibition and Convention Center in Shanghai, China, Wednesday, April 19, 2017. Models on display at Auto Shanghai 2017, the global industry’s biggest marketing event of the year, reflect the conflict between Beijing’s ambitions to promote environmentally friendly propulsion and Chinese consumers’ love of hulking, fuel-hungry SUVs. (AP Photo/Ng Han Guan)

: The Cexperience concept car from automaker Citreon is displayed during the Auto Shanghai 2017 show at the National Exhibition and Convention Center in Shanghai, China, Wednesday, April 19, 2017. Models on display at Auto Shanghai 2017, the global industry’s biggest marketing event of the year, reflect the conflict between Beijing’s ambitions to promote environmentally friendly propulsion and Chinese consumers’ love of hulking, fuel-hungry SUVs. (AP Photo/Ng Han Guan)

: Visitors look at a car from Chinese automaker Hongqi during the Auto Shanghai 2017 show at the National Exhibition and Convention Center in Shanghai, China, Wednesday, April 19, 2017. Models on display at Auto Shanghai 2017, the global industry’s biggest marketing event of the year, reflect the conflict between Beijing’s ambitions to promote environmentally friendly propulsion and Chinese consumers’ love of hulking, fuel-hungry SUVs. (AP Photo/Ng Han Guan)

: The X40 SUV from Chinese automaker FAW is displayed during the Auto Shanghai 2017 show at the National Exhibition and Convention Center in Shanghai, China, Wednesday, April 19, 2017. Models on display at Auto Shanghai 2017, the global industry’s biggest marketing event of the year, reflect the conflict between Beijing’s ambitions to promote environmentally friendly propulsion and Chinese consumers’ love of hulking, fuel-hungry SUVs. (AP Photo/Ng Han Guan)

: A worker stands near a vehicle at the Chery stand during the Auto Shanghai 2017 show at the National Exhibition and Convention Center in Shanghai, China, Wednesday, April 19, 2017. Models on display at Auto Shanghai 2017, the global industry’s biggest marketing event of the year, reflect the conflict between Beijing’s ambitions to promote environmentally friendly propulsion and Chinese consumers’ love of hulking, fuel-hungry SUVs. (AP Photo/Ng Han Guan)

: Workers attend to a converted Chevrolet Camaro car in collaboration with Disney displayed at the Auto Shanghai 2017 show at the National Exhibition and Convention Center in Shanghai, China, Wednesday, April 19, 2017. Models on display at the Auto Shanghai 2017, the global industry’s biggest marketing event of the year, reflect the conflict between Beijing’s ambitions to promote environmentally friendly propulsion and Chinese consumers’ love of hulking, fuel-hungry SUVs. (AP Photo/Ng Han Guan)

: Visitors wait for the unveiling of the Tiggo 5 from Chinese automaker Chery during the Auto Shanghai 2017 show at the National Exhibition and Convention Center in Shanghai, China, Wednesday, April 19, 2017. Models on display at Auto Shanghai 2017, the global industry’s biggest marketing event of the year, reflect the conflict between Beijing’s ambitions to promote environmentally friendly propulsion and Chinese consumers’ love of hulking, fuel-hungry SUVs. (AP Photo/Ng Han Guan)

: Workers clean a truck from Chinese automaker JMC during the Auto Shanghai 2017 show at the National Exhibition and Convention Center in Shanghai, China, Wednesday, April 19, 2017. Models on display at Auto Shanghai 2017, the global industry’s biggest marketing event of the year, reflect the conflict between Beijing’s ambitions to promote environmentally friendly propulsion and Chinese consumers’ love of hulking, fuel-hungry SUVs. (AP Photo/Ng Han Guan)

: A sports car is displayed at the Ford stand during the Auto Shanghai 2017 show at the National Exhibition and Convention Center in Shanghai, China, Wednesday, April 19, 2017. Models on display at Auto Shanghai 2017, the global industry’s biggest marketing event of the year, reflect the conflict between Beijing’s ambitions to promote environmentally friendly propulsion and Chinese consumers’ love of hulking, fuel-hungry SUVs. (AP Photo/Ng Han Guan)

: Workers wait for visitors to the Ford stand during the Auto Shanghai 2017 show at the National Exhibition and Convention Center in Shanghai, China, Wednesday, April 19, 2017. Models on display at Auto Shanghai 2017, the global industry’s biggest marketing event of the year, reflect the conflict between Beijing’s ambitions to promote environmentally friendly propulsion and Chinese consumers’ love of hulking, fuel-hungry SUVs. (AP Photo/Ng Han Guan)

: A worker guides visitor at the Ford stand during the Auto Shanghai 2017 show at the National Exhibition and Convention Center in Shanghai, China, Wednesday, April 19, 2017. Models on display at Auto Shanghai 2017, the global industry’s biggest marketing event of the year, reflect the conflict between Beijing’s ambitions to promote environmentally friendly propulsion and Chinese consumers’ love of hulking, fuel-hungry SUVs. (AP Photo/Ng Han Guan)

: Visitors at the Volkswagen stand during the Auto Shanghai 2017 show at the National Exhibition and Convention Center in Shanghai, China, Wednesday, April 19, 2017. Models on display at Auto Shanghai 2017, the global industry’s biggest marketing event of the year, reflect the conflict between Beijing’s ambitions to promote environmentally friendly propulsion and Chinese consumers’ love of hulking, fuel-hungry SUVs. (AP Photo/Ng Han Guan)

: Visitors look at an imported car at the Alfa Romeo stand during the Auto Shanghai 2017 show at the National Exhibition and Convention Center in Shanghai, China, Wednesday, April 19, 2017. Models on display at Auto Shanghai 2017, the global industry’s biggest marketing event of the year, reflect the conflict between Beijing’s ambitions to promote environmentally friendly propulsion and Chinese consumers’ love of hulking, fuel-hungry SUVs. (AP Photo/Ng Han Guan)

: A worker waits for visitors to the Alfa Romeo stand during the Auto Shanghai 2017 show at the National Exhibition and Convention Center in Shanghai, China, Wednesday, April 19, 2017. Models on display at the Auto Shanghai 2017, the global industry’s biggest marketing event of the year, reflect the conflict between Beijing’s ambitions to promote environmentally friendly propulsion and Chinese consumers’ love of hulking, fuel-hungry SUVs. (AP Photo/Ng Han Guan)

: Visitors look at the EVE concept car from Chinese startup NIO during the Auto Shanghai 2017 show at the National Exhibition and Convention Center in Shanghai, China, Wednesday, April 19, 2017. Models on display at Auto Shanghai 2017, the global industry’s biggest marketing event of the year, reflect the conflict between Beijing’s ambitions to promote environmentally friendly propulsion and Chinese consumers’ love of hulking, fuel-hungry SUVs. (AP Photo/Ng Han Guan)

: Visitors take a closer look at the Tiggo 5 from Chinese automaker Chery during the Auto Shanghai 2017 show at the National Exhibition and Convention Center in Shanghai, China, Wednesday, April 19, 2017. Models on display at Auto Shanghai 2017, the global industry’s biggest marketing event of the year, reflect the conflict between Beijing’s ambitions to promote environmentally friendly propulsion and Chinese consumers’ love of hulking, fuel-hungry SUVs. (AP Photo/Ng Han Guan)

: Visitors take photos of the Chevrolet FNR X concept car displayed at the Auto Shanghai 2017 show at the National Exhibition and Convention Center in Shanghai, China, Wednesday, April 19, 2017. Models on display at the Auto Shanghai 2017, the global industry’s biggest marketing event of the year, reflect the conflict between Beijing’s ambitions to promote environmentally friendly propulsion and Chinese consumers’ love of hulking, fuel-hungry SUVs. (AP Photo/Ng Han Guan)

: A worker stands near a electric SUV displayed from Chinese auto brand WEY during the Auto Shanghai 2017 show at the National Exhibition and Convention Center in Shanghai, China, Wednesday, April 19, 2017. Models on display at Auto Shanghai 2017, the global industry’s biggest marketing event of the year, reflect the conflict between Beijing’s ambitions to promote environmentally friendly propulsion and Chinese consumers’ love of hulking, fuel-hungry SUVs. (AP Photo/Ng Han Guan)

: The S7 from Chinese automaker JAC is displayed during the Auto Shanghai 2017 show at the National Exhibition and Convention Center in Shanghai, China, Wednesday, April 19, 2017. Models on display at Auto Shanghai 2017, the global industry’s biggest marketing event of the year, reflect the conflict between Beijing’s ambitions to promote environmentally friendly propulsion and Chinese consumers’ love of hulking, fuel-hungry SUVs. (AP Photo/Ng Han Guan)

: A visitor looks at a concept car from Mitsubishi during the Auto Shanghai 2017 show at the National Exhibition and Convention Center in Shanghai, China, Wednesday, April 19, 2017. Models on display at Auto Shanghai 2017, the global industry’s biggest marketing event of the year, reflect the conflict between Beijing’s ambitions to promote environmentally friendly propulsion and Chinese consumers’ love of hulking, fuel-hungry SUVs. (AP Photo/Ng Han Guan)

: The Iron Man character is displayed to promote a truck by Chinese automaker JMC during the Auto Shanghai 2017 show at the National Exhibition and Convention Center in Shanghai, China, Wednesday, April 19, 2017. Models on display at Auto Shanghai 2017, the global industry’s biggest marketing event of the year, reflect the conflict between Beijing’s ambitions to promote environmentally friendly propulsion and Chinese consumers’ love of hulking, fuel-hungry SUVs. (AP Photo/Ng Han Guan)

: Visitors look at the latest electric sports car from Chinese carmaker Qiantu displayed at the Auto Shanghai 2017 show at the National Exhibition and Convention Center in Shanghai, China, Wednesday, April 19, 2017. Models on display at the Auto Shanghai 2017, the global industry’s biggest marketing event of the year, reflect the conflict between Beijing’s ambitions to promote environmentally friendly propulsion and Chinese consumers’ love of hulking, fuel-hungry SUVs. (AP Photo/Ng Han Guan)

: A visitor looks at a SUV from Chinese automaker Geely during the Auto Shanghai 2017 show at the National Exhibition and Convention Center in Shanghai, China, Wednesday, April 19, 2017. Models on display at Auto Shanghai 2017, the global industry’s biggest marketing event of the year, reflect the conflict between Beijing’s ambitions to promote environmentally friendly propulsion and Chinese consumers’ love of hulking, fuel-hungry SUVs. (AP Photo/Ng Han Guan)

: The Savana from Chinese automaker Foton Motor is displayed during the Auto Shanghai 2017 show at the National Exhibition and Convention Center in Shanghai, China, Wednesday, April 19, 2017. Models on display at Auto Shanghai 2017, the global industry’s biggest marketing event of the year, reflect the conflict between Beijing’s ambitions to promote environmentally friendly propulsion and Chinese consumers’ love of hulking, fuel-hungry SUVs. (AP Photo/Ng Han Guan)

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