The Chinese government's measures to tackle the spread of the coronavirus have hit automakers, which need to ship exhibits and trade fair furniture to Beijing.

The hybrid will launch Maserati's push toward electrification and its goal of introducing 10 new or updated models, including a full-electric sports car.

JAC Volkswagen, a new joint venture between Jianghuai Automobile and VW, said the first product under its new SOL electric vehicle brand will be a subcompact crossover, the E20X.

It has a 200 kW/270 hp electric motor and a range of more than 400 km (249 miles) in the WLTP cycle.