This week, it's the 10th edition of the Guangzhou Auto Show. Guangzhou is the third largest city in the country and is located in southern China, approximately 120 km (75 miles) northwest of Hong Kong.
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It is the first step in GM's plan to increase its EV and hybrid sales in the world's largest car market - and since the country's tax system makes imports prohibitively expensive, local production was the only way to go for the Detroit brand its partner.
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The British start-up accepted five orders for the Porsche Cayenne-based model, including four for standard-specification cars, which are priced at £210,000 (US$338,400 or €261,400) plus taxes a piece, and one for a fully customized version, the final price of which will be determined by the customer's specification requirements.
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There are of course plenty of other vehicle manufacturers from China that are experimenting with designs in a bid to develop their own individual and distinct styles with mixed results.
One designer who is not only closely observing what is going on in China but is also participating in the process of defining the indigenous auto design is Peter Horbury, who last year moved to China to take over the role of senior vice president of design at Geely, Volvo’s corporate sibling under the Zhejiang Geely Holding Group.
The three vehicles and technology concepts created by users and further developed by the German automaker that went on display at the Auto China 2012 in Beijing are the Hover Car, the Music Car and the Smart Key.
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China along with the U.S. and Canada will be amongst those few markets around the globe that will get the production NSX with Acura's badges on the bonnet, since the hybrid sports car will be offered as a Honda in most other regions when it goes on sale in 2015.
Head over the break to watch the video.
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The fully functional prototype that is propelled by a mid-mounted 4.3-liter V8 engine with an estimated output of 480-horses caught the attention of an affluent Chinese collector who is interested in buying the car.
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We will begin with the new capless fuel filler system that replaces the traditional twist-off cap, with Cadillac promising a cleaner and safer experience.
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The awards were announced by U.S. car magazine Autoweek, which plans to present MG with an engraved trophy at a later date.
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However, having already exhibited the new NSX Concept in this color at both its world premiere at the Detroit Motor Show in January and its European debut (with Honda badges) at the Geneva Salon in March, Acura decided to surprise visitors at the Auto China 2012 in Beijing by displaying the hybrid sports car in a more passionate red finish.
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But hey, don't take our word for it, hop over the break and click through the photos to get a taste of what you missed out on at the Auto China 2012.
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Like the Sedona, the VQ-R has a 130mm longer wheelbase than the Carnival at 3,020mm as well as a 190mm longer rear overhang. The seven-seater minivan measures 5,130mm long, which makes its 320mm longer than the existing short wheelbase VQ / Carnival.
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On the outside, a shimmering gold line painted by hand separates the two body colors of black and diamond white, while the special Viano also sports a black radiator grille with chromed louvers, bespoke alloys, a new front bumper and different headlamps.
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Like other Phantom Series II models, the Extended Wheelbase model features improvements in design, drivetrain and technology.
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The flagship XJ model is based exclusively on the long-wheelbase version and will be the first to be offered with Jaguar's new 3.0-litre V6 supercharged petrol engine producing 335hp (340PS).
The car can also be specified with Jaguar’s existing 5.0-litre V8 supercharged petrol engine, and its 3.0-litre V6 turbocharged diesel, with all engines linked to eight-speed automatic transmissions.
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This year's edition of the Auto China hosted a variety of world premieres from both local manufactures and international brands that chose Beijing to show off tens of dozens of new production and concept cars of all sorts and sizes.
If you hop over the break, you can feast your eyes on a comprehensive gallery with high-resolution photos of many of the vehicles that broke cover at the show.
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The British firm says that the vehicle exhibited in Beijing is a 'running prototype' and is very close to the final production model that will go sale this summer.
Compared to the Hemera concept displayed at last year's Frankfurt Motor Show, the Artemis features a completely new front end with a very Jaguar-like grille and reshaped headlamps, while the SUV also sports different wheels and a decorative emblem on the sides.
Eterniti makes a point to note that the body panels of the Artemis are made out of carbon composite materials and are hand-built.
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The Italian automaker officially insists that there's no decision made yet to produce the Urus, but sources from within the company claim that if the top brass at the VW Group were to give the green light, a production model will be ready by 2016.
Lamborghini's CEO Stephan Winkelmann believes that the Urus could help the brand double its sales and provide a significant boost in profits in the same way that the Cayenne did for Porsche.
The production version of the 5.0 meter long Urus would likely retain the exterior styling of the concept almost intact but feature a more comfortable and less exotic interior design.
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At the Beijing Motor Show, JAC lifted the curtains off the Heyue SC Coupe, which retains the styling of Tong Jian's original prototype from the 2009 Shanghai Auto Show sans the different alloy wheels and racing stripes.
However, instead of a hybrid driveline, the Heyue SC Coupe sports a 2.0-liter turbocharged gasoline engine producing 163-horses and 217Nm (160 lb-ft) linked to a manual transmission that drives the rear wheels. JAC says the coupereach a top speed of 205km/h (127mph).
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Speaking at a press event in Beijing, Hyundai Vice President Seung-Tack Kim said: "A decade ago, Hyundai was known for making only small cars. Today, our Equus and Genesis luxury cars compete with the best vehicles that Europe can make. Ten years ago, we were a follower in the auto industry. Today, we are a leader – and ready for the future."
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