CDN walked the floor at Guangzhou to report back from China’s second-biggest auto show of the year
Guangzhou Auto Show plays second fiddle to China’s main car show, which alternates every April between Shanghai and Beijing. Given the sheer size and importance of the Chinese market the show, held in the same vast exhibition space as the world famous Canton Trade Fair, often plays host to world premieres from not only domestic but international producers as well. Although this year’s pickings were slim there were some notable launches, concepts and teasers.
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