Avatr to Zeekr: Every new car at the 2024 Beijing motor show

The Beijing motor show returns next week for the first time since 2019,  bringing with it an array of unveilings from both domestic and global manufacturers. Taking place from Wednesday 24 April to Saturday 4 May, one of the world’s most important motor shows will host unveilings of brand-defining concepts, tech-heavy showcases, ultra-luxurious flagship models and crucial new global models.  European manufacturers will have a strong presence as Mercedes launches the new electric G-Class, the long-awaited Mini Aceman makes its public debut and the covers come off the Volkswagen Tiguan-rivalling Smart #5 - to name but a few. Related articles But Chinese firms will obviously be out in force, with a wave of electric and hybrid cars we can expect to see on UK soil in the coming years and months. BYD will launch a new electric pick-up, and GWM will be on the stands with the Ora 07 - a swooping, saloon-shaped stablemate to the 03 hatchback.  We will keep this preview bang up to date with all the latest news as the show approaches, so keep checking back for the lowdown on all the biggest reveals.  Avatr 12 This upmarket five-door liftback is the second production model from the Chinese EV manufacturer that's partnered with mobile phone company Huawei and battery manufacturer CATL. It will be based on the firm's EP1 EV platform, like the 11 SUV launched in 2022, with production of right-hand drive models set to begin this year. The 12 (pronounced 'one-two') is expected to make its show debut in Beijing before it goes global in the coming months. Avatr 12: CATL, Changan and Huawei create new electric saloon BMW Neue Klasse SUV The concept that previews the future design of BMW’s electric SUVs – and more specifically the next-generation iX3 – will make its public debut at Beijing. Bringing back some retro styling cues from BMWs of old, like the kidney grille modelled on the brand's ultra-cool 1960s saloons, it will be based on BMW’s new EV-specific architecture, featuring new-gen battery tech and an advanced new software stack running on four high-performance computers. BMW Vision Neue Klasse X sets template for brand's electric SUVs BYD Pick-up Having already become one of the world’s biggest car makers, BYD will enter the light commercial vehicle market with a new mid-sized truck to rival the Toyota Hilux. Heavily camouflaged prototypes have been spotted already in China, sporting a dual-cab design and slab-sided profile.