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Shanghai motor show TOP 20: The CRAZIEST motor show I've ever been to!

Mike

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Sounds like you're looking for a summary or highlight list based on the Top 20 craziest things at the Shanghai Motor Show — you listed a lot of cool stuff! Let’s organize it properly for you:


Shanghai Motor Show 2025: Top 20 Craziest Highlights 🚗✨


  1. GWM Twin-turbo V8
    • Great Wall Motors revealed a wild new twin-turbo V8 engine — ultra-rare for Chinese brands now focusing on EVs.
  2. GWM Hi4-Z Hybrid
    • A futuristic, powerful hybrid setup combining electric range with strong off-road performance.
  3. NIO & Battery Swap Tech
    • NIO showed off next-gen battery swap stations — changing your EV battery in under 3 minutes!
  4. NIO Battery Swap 3.0 Station
    • Latest-gen swap stations capable of handling hundreds of swaps per day, fully automatic.
  5. Nissan Frontier Pro PHEV
    • Nissan unveiled a plug-in hybrid version of the popular Frontier pickup — rugged and more eco-friendly.
  6. BYD's Massive Expansion
    • BYD dominated the show: crazy lineup from luxury to hardcore EVs and plug-in hybrids.
  7. Leopard 5 and Leopard 8 (BYD Sub-brand)
    • Rugged, military-style SUVs under BYD's new hardcore off-road brand — think Defender rivals.
  8. Yangwang U8 (BYD Ultra-Luxury)
    • Insane electric SUV: 4 electric motors, crab walking, 360° tank turns, and up to 1100 hp.
  9. BYD 1 Megawatt Charger
    • BYD showcased a 1MW ultra-rapid EV charger — capable of adding 300 km in 10 minutes.
  10. Toyota's EV and Hybrid Updates
    • Toyota rolled out fresh electric concepts and updated hybrids tuned for China.
  11. Lexus ES Facelift
    • Refreshed Lexus ES sedan: new tech, minor exterior tweaks, more hybrid options.
  12. Lynk & Co Expansion
    • Lynk & Co showed even sportier plug-in hybrids and teased a new global EV launch.
  13. Hongqi (Chinese Luxury)
    • Hongqi went big: ultra-luxury EVs and sedans meant to challenge Mercedes Maybach and Rolls-Royce.
  14. Mazda EX-60 and EX-6 Concepts
    • Mazda’s electric SUV concepts, hinting at future global EV launches — sleek design and RWD focus.
  15. Dongfeng's EV Blitz
    • Dongfeng brand dropped multiple EVs and hybrids aimed at taking on Tesla in the mass-market.
  16. Ford Ranger & Mustang GTD
    • Ranger got an EV-ready facelift; Mustang GTD (crazy track monster) made a big noise — literally.
  17. MG Cyber X
    • MG’s new flagship crossover: Cyberpunk design, huge performance specs, and packed with tech.
  18. European Brands Attack
    • Audi, BMW, and Mercedes all rolled out special China-only models with crazy futuristic interiors.
  19. Exeed (Chery Premium Brand)
    • Exeed brought luxury plug-in hybrids and SUVs, pushing into European-style premium markets.
  20. Changan Hunter Ute and iCar V23
    • Changan’s tough hybrid Ute (pickup) plus iCar’s tiny retro EV stole the show for their weird/cool designs.

 
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