Less than three months before he turns 85, Giorgetto Giugiaro remains a car design legend not only for what he accomplished in his unrivaled a 70-year career, but also for the freshness of his views.

The EV brand's sales in Italy have soared, with generous national and local incentives on offer. The price of a Model 3 midsize sedan has fallen to 31,470 euros ($34,500) in certain areas.

When Nio and Nvidia had a difference of opinion on how quickly the Chinese EV maker could debut the chip specialist's Drive Orin solution Nio took action.

Foreign automakers were forced to take a back seat as around 100 new vehicles made their debut at the Shanghai show -- with the majority of them from Chinese brands.