While car shows around the world are downsizing, the Shanghai International Automobile Industry Exhibition is rising as one of the more important places for automakers to introduce new products. This year’s event not only showed off new vehicles for the local market, but also provided the backdrop for new global products. As important as China is to foreign automakers, the local brands are also looking outside of the country’s borders for new markets and expansion. Here are some of the highlights.

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