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German automakers plan high-stakes EV offensive at Shanghai show

Graphic showing front ends of three VW concepts to be show at the 2025 Shanghai auto show
VW will present three concept cars for China at the Shanghai auto show on April 22. Series production of all three vehicles is set to begin in 2026. (VOLKSWAGEN)
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William Boston
April 09, 2025 04:02 PM
Graphic showing front ends of three VW concepts to be show at the 2025 Shanghai auto show
VW will present three concept cars for China at the Shanghai auto show on April 22. Series production of all three vehicles is set to begin in 2026. (VOLKSWAGEN)

Volkswagen Group, BMW Group and Mercedes-Benz are preparing for a high-stakes spring showdown at the Shanghai auto show.

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