The Beijing motor show has returned for the first time since 2018, bringing a whole host of exciting unveilings from some of the world's most renowned names - plus some radical challengers you might never have heard of before.
Mercedes-Benz has launched the new electric G-Class, the long-awaited Mini Aceman has made its public debut and the covers have come off the Volkswagen Tiguan-sized Smart #5, to name but a few.
Chinese firms are out in force, with a wave of electric and hybrid cars expected to arrive on UK soil in the coming years and months.
BYD is launching a new electric pick-up truck and GWM is be on the stands with the Ora 07, a swooping, saloon-shaped stablemate to the 03 hatchback.
Stay tuned for all the latest from our team on the ground at the show.
Arcfox Alpha S5
BAIC-owned electric car maker Arcfox has detailed its latest saloon, the Alpha S5, ahead of its public debut.
It’s based on an 800V electrical architecture and packs two motors – one on each axle – that output a combined 523bhp and 509lb ft of torque.
It’s claimed to dispatch the 0-62mph sprint in 3.7sec and it can drive 419 miles between charges, according to China’s CLTC test cycle.
Audi Q6 L E-tron
The Q6 L E-tron is a China-specific derivative of Audi's posh new electric SUV. Its wheelbase has been stretched by 105mm to meet the market's demand for lots of leg room, yet it will still do 435 miles between charges, according to the CLTC test cycle.
Audi Q6 E-tron brings 388 miles of range and up to 510bhp
BMW 4 Series facelift
BMW’s popular coupé has been refreshed with a host of technological upgrades, including new LED lights and the iDrive 8.5 infotainment system.
BMW 4 Series and i4 refreshed in new tech and design update
Buick Electra LT
It has been a while since we Brits heard a peep out of American brand Buick, but it's surprising popular in China.
The striking new Electra T and Electra LT (the latter pictured) are its latest entrants in the market, utilising the General Motors Ultium platform that underpins the Chevrolet Blazer EV and GMC Hummer EV.
BYD Ocean M
BYD’s rapid expansion continues with a new electric hot hatch to rival the Volkswagen ID 3 GTX. It’s based on an all-new platform with a single rear-mounted motor.
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If the iCar X25 was a pure EV and available in RHD I would buy one in a heartbeat.
I feel the European (& US) car makers are stuck in a bit of a doom loop. We have to acknowledge that despite all its negatives when a one party state gets behind and idea and goes for it, capitalism (let the market decide) doesn’t stand a chance.
With the variety of designs, sheer volumes and quality of EV's coming out of China at the moment is frightening, I wouldn't want to be a CEO of a European Manufacturer and especially a UK based one.
With zero government support – no carrot or stick – every changing rhetoric , the next 5 to 10 years are going to be very rocky.
For ages now, car magazines and websites have been promoting Chinese EVs as cheap and will therefore take over the whole market, but I can't see anything cheap in this list.
The cheapest EVs seem to be coming from Europe now, from the likes of Citroen and Dacia.
Even MG is obviously keen to start ramping up the prices and cash in on the MG heritage with the launch of the Cyberster.
I don't see spending a fortune on a Chinese EV as a wise investment; they seem to have jumped a few steps from what transformed Skoda, Hyundai and Kia from bargain basement to almost prestige makes (or at least having prestige prices).
Zeekr Mix looks great. If it is as comfy as it is roomy, it could be a really good daily driver.