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On November 15th, the 22nd Guangzhou International Automobile Exhibition grandly kicked off at the China Import and Export Commodity Fair. As the last heavyweight auto show of this year, the Guangzhou Auto Show, known as the "barometer of China's automotive market development", attracted all mainstream car companies from around the world to attend. According to official data, there are a total of 1171 exhibited cars at this year's auto show, including 78 global first cars, 6 multinational first cars, and 512 new energy vehicles. The exhibition covers an area of 220000 square meters.

The grand opening of the 2024 Guangzhou Auto Show, with 1171 cars participating and 78 cars making their global debut

In addition to BYD, companies such as Geely, Great Wall Motors, Chery, and Changan have also launched new products or technologies, such as the first Geely Galaxy Starship 7 EM-i equipped with Thor EM-i super hybrid technology, Lynk&Co's first compact pure electric SUV Lynk&Co Z20, Tank 500Hi4-Z carefully crafted based on the Hi4-Z off-road platform, off-road dark horse Jetour Freedom, Guangqi Ai'an's new A0 level pure electric hatchback (code AY2), Haobo brand's new flagship Haobo HL, the opening work of Zero Run B series Zero Run B10, and the first model of Zunjie brand in cooperation between Huawei and Jianghuai.

In addition, emerging car brands Xiaomi and Ledao will also participate in the Guangzhou Auto Show for the first time. The SU7 Ultra under Xiaomi Auto will debut at this year's auto show and is scheduled to be officially launched on the market in March 2025.

Among multinational car companies, BMW, along with its three major brands BMW, MINI, and BMW Motorrad, will gather in Guangzhou. The youngest new member of the BMW M brand, the all-new BMW M235L four door coupe, will be launched. In addition, there will be the upcoming BMW M4 GT3 EVO racing car for the 2025 season, the first high-performance hybrid sedan, the all-new BMW M5, the all-new BMW M3, the innovative BMW XM, and the pure electric BMW i7 M70L. The all-new MINI Cooper fuel version will also be officially launched, covering three door, five door, and high-performance JCW versions to meet the diverse needs of different consumers.

Mercedes Benz unveiled its full range of 29 models including Mercedes Benz, Mercedes AMG, Mercedes Maybach, and G-Class off-road vehicles. Among them, the pure electric G-Class off-road vehicle, the new pure electric EQE, and the 2025 GLC coupe SUV will be officially launched at the auto show.

Audi will debut its heavyweight model Q6L e-tron at this auto show, which is the first domestically produced model from the PPE platform. The all-new Touareg L from FAW Volkswagen is also expected to debut at this year's auto show, as the model has successfully completed mass production at the factory.

The Guangzhou Auto Show not only showcases the latest achievements and innovative trends in the global automotive industry, but also provides consumers with an opportunity to learn about and experience the latest automotive products. With the rise of new energy vehicles and the acceleration of intelligent networking trends, the automotive industry is ushering in an unprecedented era of change. In this context, the Guangzhou Auto Show has not only become a stage for major global automotive brands to showcase their strength and innovation, but also an important force in promoting the transformation, upgrading, and sustainable development of the automotive industry.