China's 2012 Guangzhou Auto Show in 300+ Photos

Being the most populous country in the globe with more than 1.34 billion citizens, and not to mention, the world's second-largest country by land area, it's only natural that China plays hosts to several automobile shows throughout the year in a number of regions.

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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Shanghai GM’s Springo EV is the First Electric Vehicle Developed by a Chinese Joint Venture

It may not be an event of international stature, but GM still chose the 2012 Auto Guangzou Auto Show to launch the new Sail Springo EV, which has the distinction of being the first-ever production electric vehicle developed by a Chinese joint venture.

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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