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Coming soon to China: the car of the future

Manufacturers are competing not only to sell conventional and electric vehicles in China, but also to develop new technologies designed for the on-demand world. [AFP]

Global automakers are positioning for a brave new world of on-demand transport that will require a car of the future -- hyper-connected, autonomous, and shared -- and China may become the concept's laboratory.

With ride-hailing services booming and car-sharing not far behind, the need for vehicles tailored to these and other evolving mobility solutions is one of the hottest topics among global automakers gathered for this week's Shanghai Auto Show.

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