THE Shanghai motor show used to be a minor diversion to point and laugh at Chinese tribute acts. No longer.

It’s now one of the biggest dates on the automotive calendar, with the big players taking China very seriously. Here’s Wheels’ top 10 picks from this week’s event.

Chevrolet FNR concept

Chevrolet FNR concept

Peugeot 308 R Hybrid concept

Peugeot 308 R Hybrid concept

2015 Ford Taurus

2015 Ford Taurus

2016 Nissan-Dongfeng Venucia VOW

2016 Nissan-Dongfeng Venucia VOW

Citroen Aircross concept

Citroen Aircross concept

2016 Mercedes GLC Coupe

2016 Mercedes GLC Coupe

2016 Haval H6 Coupe

2016 Haval H6 Coupe

2015 Lexus ES facelift

2015 Lexus ES facelift

2015 Volvo XC90 Excellence Lounge Console

2015 Volvo XC90 Excellence Lounge Console

Audi Prologue Allroad

Audi Prologue Allroad