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As the Chinese overtake Tesla for sales of their EVs, Western governments are warning of other threats beyond business. But how worried should we be? Jonathan Margolis examines the claims that we may never be in full control of the new vehicles that will soon be everywhere on our roads

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THE BEIJING Auto Show 2024 highlighted China’s success in electric vehicle production and promotion, underscoring the state’s unwavering commitment to ...

The old school motor show is alive and well in China, where both local and European brands have unveiled a plethora of new models

The electric Mercedes G-Class, BYD's first pick-up and Ora's 395bhp sports saloon are among the headliners

China's largest auto show opened in Beijing with the biggest names showing off their latest electric vehicles (EVs), underlining how the world's largest auto market is already in an all-electric state of mind, and isn't looking back. The last thing China needs is more electric cars crowding a market, driving down prices at the expense of profit. Exporting that overcapacity, however, has brought EV makers to authorities' attention.

Can these compete with low-priced EVs from homegrown brands?

The Beijing auto show is reportedly serving as the platform for the biggest automakers around the globe to showcase their EVs.

STORY: China's largest auto show opened in Beijing on Thursday (April 25).And the biggest names showed off their latest electric vehicles...Underlining that in the world’s largest auto market, all-electric cars are the future and there's no looking back.Automakers are set to unveil 117 new models, up from 93 at last year's show in Shanghai.And overall 278 new energy vehicles will go on display, which is seven more than last year.The show comes after sales of such cars hit a milestone in early April. Data showed they accounted for over half of cars sold in China.Shipments have been getting a boost from a year-long price war that has sapped profit margins…As automakers strive to keep up by announcing newer, cheaper models and promotions.Crowds flooded the booths of Chinese manufacturers such as BYD and industry newcomer, phone maker Xiaomi.Its CEO said locked-in orders for the sporty SU7 sedan - its first car - had hit over 75,700, and that buyers included owners of cars from brands like BMW and Audi.Foreign automakers have been scrambling to reset their China strategies and catch up with the electric shift.At the show, they touted plans to invest more in local production and research, with Japan's Nissan and Mazda unveiling cars tailored for Chinese drivers.

Some 117 new models were unveiled – out of 278 new energy vehicles on display. It comes as EVs now account for half of all car sales in China.