As the number of vehicles on the road continues to climb across the country, China is fast becoming a nation of drivers. Though cars bring convenience, with them also comes increasing concern over problems like insufficient infrastructure, traffic congestion and pollution.

As a pillar of the national economy, the auto industry has been a hot topic among delegates to the ongoing sessions of the National People's Congress and the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, including representatives of the auto industry, experts and government officials.

Wan Gang, minister of science and technology