"In comparison with other European events like this one, I think it"s more exotic. It"s very impressive to see so many different brands and different cars on display," he said. He added that Chinese companies are already advanced in terms of technology.

　　With China"s automotive market continuing to serve as a key arena for global competition and cooperation, international automakers are increasingly using major auto shows as a platform to showcase new products and long-term strategies.

　　Mainstream multinational automakers such as Mercedes-Benz, Audi, BMW, Volkswagen and other international giants are all in attendance at the auto show, the Global Times observed.

　　Official data shows that a total of 1,451 vehicles will be exhibited at this year"s auto show, including 181 globally premiering models (up from 117 in 2024) and 71 concept cars. Both the density of new models and the intensity of concept car displays are higher than those of the previous show.

　　"Volkswagen Group has been part of Auto China since 1990, and no other international automotive player has such a great history like we have in China," Oliver Blume, chief executive officer of Volkswagen Group, said at the media night on Tuesday.

　　"China is like a fitness center for the automotive industry. We saw it, we embraced it and we changed ourselves," Blume said.

　　Four models from the Volkswagen, Jetta, and AUDI brands made their global debut on the night, and they are included in the new models unveiled at the auto show. The group plans to launch over 20 new energy vehicle (NEV) models in China, with approximately 30 by 2027 and around 50 by 2030—including about 30 all-electric vehicles.