The 2019 guangzhou auto show is an eye-opener, and Chinese cars are catching up.

According to overseas media GT spirit, the 2019 guangzhou auto show attracted all the auto brands, such as AMG, aston Martin, bentley, lamborghini, mercedes-maybach, McLaren, porsche and Rolls-Royce, except ferrari. This is in stark contrast to the downturn at this year's Frankfurt motor show and, of course, to the declining interest of exhibitors and visitors in motor shows around the world.

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A few years ago, China's auto manufacturers "alternative" appearance and poor quality of the product has often been criticised, but the 2019 guangzhou auto show was a real eye-opener, Chinese cars is catching up, at the same time, the new power brand building cars also brought new atmosphere for the industry, models have the obvious improvement than before, and the brand image has also been gradually improve.

On site, most Chinese car brands offer additional experiences for visitors - games, interactive demonstrations, live performances, etc. The main idea is to connect with visitors in different ways by staying longer at the booth.

By contrast, audi, Volkswagen and most Japanese brands attract a smaller audience. Nissan, Toyota and Volkswagen are still showing more conservative models, such as smaller display screens and low connectivity. In addition, the new vw hot model golf 8 was not displayed at the guangzhou auto show.

The interiors of Chinese cars show what Chinese customers are looking for: big screens, touch controls and mobile connectivity.

New car makers draw less inspiration from European brands than from tesla and smartphones.

Currently, the average customer age in China is much lower than in Germany or the us, and most customers buy cars directly without financing or leasing.

Most of the Chinese brands at the guangzhou show have plenty of legroom and head space in the back seats, while most European cars are following the Chinese lead with long-wheelbase models. More than 10 years ago, audi achieved great success with its A6L developed for the Chinese market. Now, European and American high-end cars have successively launched long-wheelbase models, such as BMW 3 series, audi A4L, mercedes-benz e-class and jaguar XFL. Some manufacturers have even decided to abandon short wheelbase versions.

On the new energy front, sales of electric cars in China have fallen sharply in recent months as subsidies have been cut. Ola Kallenius, Daimler's chief executive, is cautiously optimistic about sales of premium electric suvs such as the mercedes-benz EQC.

Chinese carmakers have made incredible progress in their brands and products. In particular, the new force brand of car manufacturing, through its unique design to attract young consumers, and the final brand can withstand the test, still need time to prove.