A total of seven world's top automakers participated in this year's CIIE, showcasing various vehicles from countries such as Germany, the United States, Britain, Japan, South Korea and Sweden.(Photos by People's Daily app/ Lin Yuan, Zuo Xiao and Zhao Dantong)

Photo taken on Nov. 5, 2020 shows an Apollo Intensa Emozione (IE) car at the Automobile exhibition area during the third China International Import Expo (CIIE) in Shanghai, east China.

An electric Porsche race car is seen at the Automobile exhibition area during the third China International Import Expo (CIIE) in Shanghai, east China, Nov. 5, 2020.

The automobile exhibition hall has over 30,000 square meters for vehicle-related products and technologies. Visitors have the chance to see 30 new products and technologies on display for the first time.

Werner Eichhorn, president of Audi China, said: “At the CIIE two years ago, Audi showcased for the very first time the e-tron in China. Today, the company's locally produced Audi e-tron is just off the line from Changchun and will be available to the market from early next year."

Also showcasing their latest lineups at the expo are General Motors, Hyundai, Ford, and Jaguar Land Rover. Auto parts makers including Bosch and Webasto are showing their latest products.