Flying Cars — and Face Masks — at the Only Major Auto Show of 2020

An electric Mustang and a flying car from one of the most-watched names in the electric-vehicle space right now were among the models on display at the only major automotive show to take place in the world this year.

The coronavirus pandemic has put paid to some of 2020’s biggest gatherings, but China has largely contained the disease that first emerged in its central city of Wuhan. The Beijing Auto Show got underway Saturday, and while there were fewer foreign car executives thanks to border restrictions, thousands still thronged the huge New China International Exhibition Center eager for a glimpse of what automakers — from marquee international names to EV startups — have in store.