Questions about the durability of China's auto market recovery hung over the Beijing show, which is a rare industry event being held in person during the coronavirus pandemic.

The Wuling Hong Guang MINI EV, launched in July, is heading a trend toward a new segment of EVs in the country following changes to government subsidies.

EVs may get all the attention in the China market these days. But what consumers are really interested in are CUVs.

China's local automakers have dominated the fast-growing market for electric vehicles. But the Beijing show may reveal a new challenge from abroad.