At Beijing auto show, Chinese carmakers flaunt new technologies as global competition heats up

BEIJING (AP) — China’s top automakers are showcasing their latest models and technologies from intelligent driving to ultrafast charging in Beijing as they compete with global rivals in overseas markets. Analysts say the biennial auto show in China’s capital, which opened to media on Friday, shows how its auto industry is setting the global pace for cutting-edge technologies in areas such as electric vehicles and batteries, eclipsing many foreign brands that used to dominate the global market. Advertisement Article continues below this ad More than 1,450 vehicles are on display at this year’s show, including 181 global debuts. The show…