Automundo China

A new Toyota Corolla rival from BYD is due in Chinese showrooms later this year with a circa-$50,000 price.

Tesla China has announced a zero downpayment program for inventory and showroom Model 3 and Model Y units.

BEIJING (Reuters) -Nissan Motor and Mazda Motor unveiled new cars tailored for Chinese drivers on Thursday, signalling a fresh push by Japanese automakers to regain ground in the world's largest auto market. The models, including some concept cars, were introduced at the Beijing auto show and mark an attempt to better respond to demand from Chinese consumers for software-loaded, electric-powered vehicles. Foreign players like Nissan have lost market share in China as more nimble local manufacturers such as BYD have better targeted the tastes of younger drivers.

УНН News of the World ✎ At the Beijing Auto Show, Nissan Motor presented four concept cars, including two electric vehicles and two hybrids, aimed at the Chinese market.

Slowing demand for electric vehicles, heightened trade tensions and questions about whether Western legacy automakers can interest Chinese consumers will be the talk of Beijing as executives from top global car marques descend on the capital for the Auto China show.

Watch live from the Beijing Auto Show as Chinese automotive brand BYD unveils new car models.

A “life and death race” has begun to unfold in the world’s largest market for electric vehicles. Many players won’t reach the finish line.