The Rise of China’s Car Manufacturers: A Shift in the Spotlight at IAA Mobility

A lot was different when Germany’s largest motor show returned from its pandemic-related break two years ago: the venue, which was moved from Frankfurt to Munich, the concept that converted the car show into a general mobility show, even the name: the former International Motor Show was called now “IAA Mobility”. Above all, however, they were different, and that was the change that concerned visitors and industry representatives the most: the stars. This time they weren’t called Golf or E-Class, but Ora Cat or ET7. In short: China’s car manufacturers trumped in Munich, while the German car manufacturers looked old.