Auto China 2026 Opens in Beijing with 1,450 Vehicles

The 2026 Beijing International Automotive Exhibition, known as Auto China, opened on April 24 in China's capital, drawing global attention as the world's largest auto show with over 1,450 vehicles displayed across 380,000 square meters in two venues, including 181 world premieres and 71 concept cars.

Chinese automakers dominated the event, showcasing advancements in electric vehicles, artificial intelligence, autonomous driving, and high-performance models. BYD filled an entire hall with its subbrands, unveiling the Denza Z convertible hypercar with over 1,000 horsepower and a zero-to-100 km/h time under two seconds, alongside the Fangchengbao Formula X carbon-fiber sports car concept set for production in 2027 and the Yangwang U9 Xtreme "Breaking Dawn" edition capable of nearly 500 km/h. Geely introduced the Galaxy Light luxury sedan concept with AI-driven hybrid systems, while XPeng presented its GX SUV with Level 4 autonomous capabilities and a flying car prototype. Battery makers like CATL highlighted the third-generation Shenxing fast-charging technology, achieving 10-to-98 percent charge in under seven minutes.

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