A NIO ES8 electric SUV, created exclusively for the China market, sits on display Wednesday at the 18th International Automobile Industry Exhibition in Shanghai. NIO is a Chinese electric vehicle startup. Photo: IC

Chinese automaker Dongfeng Motor showcases a driverless concept van called Sharing-Van at the exhibition Tuesday. Dongfeng Motor developed the vehicle in collaboration with telecommunications giant Huawei Technologies Co. Ltd. Photo: IC

Mercedes-Benz shows off its first all-electric model, the EQC 400 SUV, during the exhibition Tuesday. Photo: IC

An Audi concept car sits on display at the exhibition Tuesday. Photo: IC

Buick showcases its first all-electric vehicle, the Velite 6 MAV, during the exhibition Tuesday. Photo: IC

Italian car design company Icona Design Group displays a driverless delivery vehicle Tuesday that it jointly developed with Chinese online retailer JD.com Inc. Photo: IC

A visitor takes a virtual car for a test drive during the exhibition Wednesday. Photo: IC

Aston Martin’s AM-RB 003 concept car sits on display at the exhibition Tuesday. Photo: IC