China (Guangzhou) International Automobile Exhibition (Chinese: 中国(广州)国际汽车展览会), also called Guangzhou International Motor Show (Chinese: 广州国际汽车展览会) or Auto Guangzhou (simplified Chinese: 广州汽车展; traditional Chinese: 廣州汽車展; pinyin: Guǎngzhōu qìchē zhǎn), is an auto show held by Guangzhou Zhanlian Exhibition Service Co., Ltd, in November and December every year in the Guangzhou International Convention and Exhibition Center, China.[1][2][3] It is not a recognized international show by the Organisation Internationale des Constructeurs d'Automobiles.

Auto Guangzhou
Native name 中国(广州)国际汽车展览会
English nameGuangzhou International Motor Show
DurationNovember and December, annually
VenueGuangzhou International Convention and Exhibition Center
LocationGuangzhou, China
Also known asChina (Guangzhou) International Automobile Exhibition
ThemeAuto show
Organized byGuangzhou Zhanlian Exhibition Service Co., Ltd
WebsiteAuto Guangzhou

History

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The inaugural exhibition was held in 2003, opening on 24 November.[4]

2004–2018

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In 2006, the Nissan Livina Geniss made its world premiere.[5]

In 2007, Guangzhou Automobile Corporation (now GAC) displayed two concept cars which indicated the company's direction beyond existing joint ventures with Honda and Toyota. These were the AHEV and the 4-door Coupe.

2010 saw the Trumpchi introduced, the first own marque from GAC.[6] In 2011, it was held from November 22 until November 28. That year saw Changan Automobile, based in Chongqing, showing four new models, including its new Changan Eado compact, and a new subcompact the B501. Other entrants included the redesigned BenBen Mini, and Changan's new BlueCore brand.[7] The 2012 Guangzhou International Motor Show opened on November 22, 2012, debuting cars such as the 2014 Subaru Forester that year.[8]

2019

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At the 17th Guangzhou International Motor Show[9] on November 22, 2019, a Tesla Model 3 that was manufactured in China was showcased.[10] The 2019 event started with the world premiere of the Mercedes-Maybach GLS.[11] Lexus also unveiled its first all-electric vehicle that year,[12] the UX 300e.[13] The Chevrolet Menlo EV debuted as well.[14]

2020

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The 18th Guangzhou International Automobile Exhibition was held from November 20 until November 29, 2020, at the China Import and Export Fair Complex.[15][16]

Production cars:

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2021

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The 2021 Auto Guangzhou was held from 11 to 28 November in 2021.

Production cars:

2022

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The 2022 Auto Guangzhou was postponed from the original November 2022 date to December 30, 2022. Running until January 8, 2023.[18]

Production cars:

2023

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The 2023 Auto Guangzhou was 15 to 24 November 15. Cars launched at the show included:[30]

2024

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The 2024 show is scheduled to be held 15-24 November 2024.

Production cars

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Concept cars

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Exhibits

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The types of exhibits held include:

  • China (Guangzhou) International Automobile Exhibition (Chinese: 中国(广州)国际汽车展览会/广州国际车展): Passenger vehicles
  • Guangzhou International Electric Vehicle Show (Chinese: 广州国际電動汽车展览会/广州電動汽车展): Electric vehicles
  • Guangzhou International Commercial Vehicle Exhibition (Chinese: 广州国际商用车展览会/广州商用车展): Commercial vehicles
  • Guangzhou International Auto Part & Accessories Exhibition (Chinese: 广州国际汽车零部件及用品展览会/广州零部件及用品展): Automotive parts

See also

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References

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  23. ^ "The Hongqi H6 Sedan Is Heading To Global Markets With A 2.0-Liter Turbo". Carscoops. January 2, 2023.
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  25. ^ "The IAT T-Mad Is China's Version Of The Tesla Cybertruck". Carscoops. January 2, 2023.
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  27. ^ "Tank 300 Gains Cyber Knight And Iron Cavalry 02 Special Editions". Carscoops. December 30, 2022.
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