Guangzhou Auto Show
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GAC's EV brand Aion has revealed the second model in its premium Hyper series.
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Apollo tests prototype for future performance EVs
Apollo's first EV will be a roadster due in early 2024.
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Xpeng G9 flagship crossover debuts at Auto Guangzhou 2021
Rapidly growing Chinese EV startup Xpeng has revealed a fourth vehicle.
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Buick GL8 Flagship previews next generation of Chinese minivan
The Buick GL8 Flaghship concept hints at a future production Chinese minivan, though perhaps without a swiveling front passenger seat and a steering wheel touchscreen.
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Modern Lincoln Zephyr makes debut at Auto Guangzhou 2021
The Lincoln Zephyr has returned as a mid-size sedan for the Chinese market.
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Buick previews a self-driving pod tailored for the Chinese market
The Buick Smart Pod concept is a self-driving minivan based on GM's Ultium dedicated EV platform.
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Audi has launched on the Chinese market a twin to the Volkswagen ID.6 X electric crossover.
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Electric Genesis GV70 debuts at Auto Guangzhou 2021
Genesis only wants to sell EVs from 2025, and its next in the pipeline is the Electrified GV70.
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Aston Martin DBX mild-hybrid destined for China only
Aston Martin is working on multiple variants of its DBX, and next in the pipeline is a mild-hybrid.
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Updated Audi A8 revealed in Horch ultra-luxury grade
Audi has revived historic German marque Horch as an ultra-luxury sub-brand to rival Mercedes-Benz Maybach.
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First production EV from Lexus is the UX 300e compact crossover
For its first production EV, Lexus has gone with a 54.3-kilowatt-hour battery which should deliver a range approaching 200 miles in the real world.
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Mystery Buick 3-row crossover revealed as Chinese-market Enclave
The jury is still out on whether we'll see a version of the three-row crossover in the United States.
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The 7-seat Blazer will be the biggest SUV in Chevy's lineup in China.
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MG eZS is first electric car from British brand
MG, owned by Chinese automaker SAIC, has been hinting over the past year at an expansion into the electric car arena, and on Friday we saw the historic British brand finally roll out its first electric car. The car is an electric version of MG's existing ZS compact crossover (gas-powered version...
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Stretched Audi A6 L debuts in China
Audi on Friday unveiled the stretched version of its redesigned A6 at the 2018 Guangzhou auto show in China. Known as the A6 L, the car is destined to be sold in China only. It's also built there, with its production handled by Audi's joint-venture partner in China, FAW Volkswagen. Unlike many...
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Chevy previews future SUV styling with FNR-Carryall concept
Chevrolet will use this week's 2018 Guangzhou auto show in China to present the FNR-Carryall concept. The concept is the second crossover SUV after the 2019 Blazer to sport Camaro-inspired styling, with elements like the slit-like headlights and large intakes mimicking the designs used on the...
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Long-wheelbase Jaguar XEL debuts in China
Jaguar’s lineup has spawned its second long-wheelbase sedan in the form of the XEL, based on the XE small sedan. The first was the XF-based XFL introduced in 2016. Like the XFL, the XEL is offered exclusively in China where it’s common among the wealthy class to have a professional...
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BMW 1-Series sedan debuts at 2016 Guangzhou auto show
BMW has unveiled the smallest sedan in its lineup, the 1-Series. The compact sedan was first shown in July and on Friday it was formally introduced at the 2016 Guangzhou auto show. BMW has confirmed that the 1-Series will only be sold in China, where it is being assembled by the joint venture...
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The “camless” engine developed by Koenigsegg sister company FreeValve edged closer to production on Friday with Qoros’ unveiling of a working prototype at the 2016 Guangzhou auto show. The prototype is a followup to the concept Qoros unveiled earlier in the year. Instead of a camshaft, the camless engine, which Qoros has labeled Qamfree, relies on pneumatic valve actuators to open an engine’s valves, which are then closed by air pressure or springs. This results in much more precise and completely customizable control over valve duration and lift, on both the intake...
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Buick Velite concept debuts at 2016 Guangzhou auto show
The dust is just starting to settle after two raucous days of new car reveals at the 2016 Los Angeles auto show. However, things are just kicking into high gear over at the 2016 Guangzhou auto show which opened its doors Friday. One of the stars is the new Buick Velite concept, an...
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New Velite concept to herald Buick Blue brand for eco cars
Buick has released a single teaser shot for a new concept car debuting on November 18 at the 2016 Guangzhou auto show. The concept is called the Velite and its purpose is to mark the introduction of a new Buick Blue brand for electrified vehicles in China. Velite will be a familiar name to Buick...
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Volvo reveals plush S90 Excellence sedan
Volvo on Wednesday revealed the second of its extra plush Excellence models. The latest is based on the S90 sedan and joins the XC90 Excellence SUV that we saw in March. The S90 Excellence is targeted at customers in China and will also be built there. Its reveal coincides with an announcement that...
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First Buick Avenir model is a China-only minivan
Buick’s lineup in China includes a minivan called the GL8, and it’s this model that has become the first recipient of Buick’s Avenir treatment. Avenir, French for “future,” is the name of a luxurious sedan concept Buick rolled out in 2015. The concept didn’t make...
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Range Rover Rides Up And Over A Bridge Of Paper: Video
Land Rover's Range Rover is 45 years old this year. To celebrate this, the British automaker took a current supercharged example of the long-running model and created a unique way to show off its capability. Land Rover reached out to artist Steve Messam for his ability to work with paper... and in...
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