Auto China 2026 Opens: 181 Debuts, XPeng GX, BYD Seal 8, and an Air Taxi You Can Sit In
The world's largest auto show opened in Beijing with 380,000 sqm of floor space, 1,451 vehicles, and Chinese brands commanding the press day energy.
Chery Shows 15 Global Debuts at Beijing 2026 Across Five Brands
Chery Group brought its full CHERY, EXEED, iCAUR, OMODA and JAECOO, and LEPAS lineup to Beijing with 15 debut models and a digital chassis capable of zero-radius turning.
Zeekr 9X Hits 50,000 Deliveries With Average Transaction Price Above MSRP
Five months at the top of China's RMB 500,000 SUV segment, and buyers keep choosing up.
China EV Sales Fell 20% in Q1 as Subsidies Expired. Germany's Big Five Are at 1.6%.
The subsidy pullback hit the entry-level segment hardest. For German brands, 19,200 combined Q1 registrations across five nameplates is a record low.
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SAIC Z7 Priced From $32,200 as China's Taycan Alternative Debuts at Beijing
The Z7 Ultra matches the Taycan GTS from zero to 100 km/h. It costs about a fifth as much.
Xpeng's Aridge Targets Full-Scale Flying Car Delivery in 2027
Aridge, Xpeng's flying car unit, pushed full-scale delivery of its Land Aircraft Carrier to 2027 at Auto China 2026. The factory is ready, batteries are in production, and a Hong Kong IPO filing adds urgency to the timeline.
GWM Tank 700 Hi4-Z Debuts at Beijing With 864 HP and 190 km EV Range
GWM updates the Tank 700 for 2026 with a 864 hp plug-in hybrid system combining a 2.0T engine and two electric motors, a 56 kWh battery, and 190 km of all-electric range. The 0-100 time is 5.6 seconds.
China NEV Retail Sales Fall 14% In April 1-19 As Buyers Wait For Beijing Show
Retail penetration still hit 61.7% but manufacturers are slowing factory output ahead of the Beijing Auto Show.
BMW i3 and iX3 Long Wheelbase Launch in China With Conventional Door Handles
BMW launches the Neue Klasse i3 and iX3 in stretched long-wheelbase form for China, replacing pop-out handles with conventional units following safety concerns, and quoting over 1,000 km of CLTC range for the i3L.
IM Motors Confirmed For Brazil In 2026, Arriving Through MG Showrooms Not A Separate Network
SAIC will sell IM-branded EVs via MG dealers in Brazil, the opposite of BYD's Denza playbook. The LS6 coupe-SUV is the likely launch model.
MINI At Auto China 2026: Customization As Identity, Not An Options List
14 vehicles on the stand including world premieres of Countryman x VAGABUND, China debut of JCW x DEUS The Skeg, and the Paul Smith Edition exhibition debut.
Smart Concept #2 Revealed: Fortwo Successor Gets 300 km Range and Paris Debut
Smart unveils the Concept #2 in Beijing, previewing an EV Fortwo successor with 300 km range. Production car debuts at the Paris Motor Show in October.
Xiaomi Vision Gran Turismo Makes China Debut at Beijing Auto Show 2026
Xiaomi brings its 1,900 hp Vision GT concept to Beijing on April 24, after MWC Barcelona reveal. First Chinese brand in the Gran Turismo project.
VW Group Reveals ID. Aura T6, ID. Unyx 09, Audi E7X, and Jetta X at Beijing Media Night
VW Group rolled out four China-specific reveals ahead of Beijing Auto Show: ID. Aura T6 SUV (FAW-VW), ID. Unyx 09 sedan (Xpeng JV), production AUDI E7X (SAIC), and the Jetta X Concept targeting sub-100,000 yuan to fill the value tier Skoda just vacated. Twenty new BEVs this year, 50 electrified models by 2030.
Lynk & Co Debuts First GT Concept at Beijing Auto Show as Zeekr Pushes Brand Upmarket
Lynk & Co's first GT-shaped concept sports car debuts at Beijing Auto Show booth A103 on April 24, alongside the pre-sale opening for the Lynk & Co 10 and 10+ sedans. The concept is the clearest signal yet of Zeekr's plan to reposition Lynk & Co after taking a 51 percent stake in 2025, filling a gap that March sales data shows the brand urgently needs.
2026 BYD Sealion 05 Launches From 97,900 Yuan With 630 km EV and 5-Min Flash Charge
BYD launches the 2026 Sealion 05 in China with DM-i plug-in hybrid from 97,900 yuan and battery-electric EV from 119,900 yuan. The EV is the cheapest BYD to ship with the second-generation Blade Battery plus megawatt flash charging, rated at 630 km CLTC range and 5.9 seconds 0-100 km/h. Optional LiDAR unlocks urban navigate-on-autopilot.
Nissan Teases Xterra-Style EV Concept and NX8 SUV for Auto China 2026
Nissan brings two concepts and the production NX8 to Auto China 2026 on April 23. The lead concept is a hardcore off-roader with an Xterra silhouette and a fully enclosed grille that signals BEV, a layout the US-bound Xterra V6 hybrid will not get because China is where the rugged-lifestyle EV segment actually exists.
VW Jetta X Concept Debuts April 21 as Boxy EV Pivot for China Sub-Brand
Volkswagen's Jetta sub-brand unveils the Jetta X concept at VW Group Night on April 21, its first visible output after spinning up a standalone China company in January. The boxy SUV breaks from Jetta's sedan heritage and targets the rugged EV segment dominated by Tank, Fang Cheng Bao, and the upcoming Geely Radar Horizon.
CATL Tech Day April 21: Sodium Battery and Fast-Charging Answer to BYD
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BYD Third-Gen Yuan Plus Debuts at Beijing With Flash Charging and Bigger Body
BYD will debut the third-generation Yuan Plus (Atto 3 in export markets) at the 2026 Beijing Auto Show with 10-70 percent charging in five minutes, two battery options (540 or 630 km CLTC), and a body one segment larger than the outgoing model.
Li Auto L9 Livis Debuts at Beijing With In-House 2560 TOPS M100 Chips for 82100 USD
Li Auto L9 Livis debuts at Beijing Auto Show April 24 and launches May 15 at 559,800 yuan. The flagship trim runs two in-house M100 5nm chips delivering 2,560 TOPS combined, roughly three times the Nvidia Thor-U competition.
Geely Preface i-HEV Opens Pre-Sales at 15600 USD With 3.98L per 100 km Fuel Economy
Geely opened pre-sales for the Preface i-HEV sedan at 107,700 yuan with 3.98L/100km WLTC, 308 hp from a 1.5L + 11-in-1 motor hybrid, and a Qianli Haohan 128 TOPS ADAS system under 18,000 USD.
Chery Exeed EX7 Launches From 29200 USD With Brake-by-Wire EMB System
Chery launched the second-gen Exeed EX7 at 199,800 yuan with six trims spanning EREV and BEV. The AWD Ultra ships with an aviation-grade electronic-mechanical brake-by-wire system, the first hydraulic-free retail car under 40,000 USD anywhere.
Audi and SAIC Commit to Second China Offensive With Four More AUDI EVs
Audi and SAIC signed a new agreement on April 17 committing to four more AUDI-brand EVs for China plus a dedicated Shanghai innovation center, bringing the total program to seven models.
Beijing Auto Show 2026 Opens With 1451 Vehicles and 181 World Premieres
The 2026 Beijing International Automotive Exhibition opens April 24 with a record 380,000 square meter floor and the largest premiere count ever: 181 world debuts and 71 concept cars over 10 days.
IM Motors LS8 EREV Launches With Four-Wheel Steer-by-Wire Option From 36600 USD
SAICs IM Motors launched the LS8 EREV SUV at 249,800 yuan, offering up to 523 hp, 1,605 km total range, and a 10,000-yuan four-wheel steer-by-wire option with 24 degrees of rear articulation.
Zeekr 8X Launches at 45800 USD With 1380 HP Tri-Motor Hybrid
Zeekr launched the 8X in China at 329,800 yuan, with a tri-motor top trim producing 1,380 hp and 900V Haohan-S architecture targeting Li Auto and Aito in the premium family PHEV fight.
Xpeng GX Opens Pre-Sales at $58,000 With Bosch Steer-by-Wire
Xpeng opened pre-sales for the GX at 399,800 yuan ($58,000) for both BEV and EREV, becoming the first production car with Bosch next-generation steer-by-wire and targeting Nio ES8 and Li L9 nine days before Auto China 2026.
Volkswagen ID. UNYX 08 Launches in China: Xpeng-Co-Developed SUV With 730 km CLTC Range
Volkswagen officially launched the ID. UNYX 08 in China, priced between 239,900 and 299,900 yuan. First VW production car built with Xpeng partnership — Turing chips, VLA 2.0 ADAS, 800V architecture, CATL LFP batteries up to 95 kWh for 730 km CLTC range. Dual-motor AWD delivers 496 hp combined.
BMW V12 LMR Heads to Beijing: the Only BMW Le Mans Winner on the Auto China 2026 Floor
BMW is bringing the 1999 V12 LMR — the only car in its history to win the 24 Hours of Le Mans outright — to Auto China 2026. The Williams-built prototype with a 6.0L S70/3 V12 and 342 km/h top speed on Mulsanne sits alongside the brand's new electric lineup, signaling BMW's investment in heritage storytelling for the Chinese market.
VW Group Night Beijing: Four World Premieres Preview Auto China 2026
Volkswagen Group confirmed its Beijing Media Night on April 21, featuring four world premieres across Jetta, VW ID. UNYX 08, FAW-VW ID. AURA, Audi E7X, and a new all-electric Porsche Cayenne. Ten models total from four brands, with AI-powered driving systems headlining.
Leapmotor D19 Launches: Triple-Motor BEV and 500 km EREV Flagship
Leapmotor officially launched the D19 flagship SUV today, priced between 219,800 and 269,800 yuan. A triple-motor BEV with sub-three-second 0-100 km/h sits alongside an 80.3 kWh EREV delivering 500 km of pure electric range. First model with dual Snapdragon 8797 SoCs and LiDAR as standard.
2026 MG4 Adds Liquid-Solid-State Battery and Highway NOA Before Beijing Debut
The refreshed MG4 arrives with semi-solid-state battery option, Horizon Robotics L2+ NOA, Doubao 3.0 AI, and an upgraded interior - unveiled April 15 ahead of Auto China 2026.
Hongqi P567: 620 kW EREV Off-Roader with 1,350 km Range Debuts in Beijing
The Hongqi P567 brings four electric motors, 831 hp, differential locks, and a boxy body to Beijing's Auto Show - Hongqi's bet on China's booming off-road EREV market.
Porsche Cayenne Electric World Premiere in Beijing: 1,156 hp Turbo Variant, 400 kW Charging
Porsche's all-electric Cayenne makes its global debut at Auto China 2026. The range spans 408 hp base to 1,156 hp Turbo. Shared 113 kWh battery, 800V architecture, 390-400 kW peak DC charging (10-80 percent in 16 minutes). Air suspension, rear-wheel steering, and torque vectoring standard. Deliveries start end of summer 2026.
Leapmotor Lafa 5 Ultra Brings LiDAR NOA and Sport Aero Under 150,000 Yuan
Leapmotor launches the Lafa 5 Ultra at Beijing's Auto Show on April 24 - sportier aero, 180 kW motor, dual-chip LiDAR NOA, and 8-point massage targeting family EV buyers.
AUDI E7X Beijing Debut: 671 hp Dual-Motor, 109 kWh Battery, 751 km CLTC
AUDI's second China-exclusive production model debuts at Auto China 2026 on April 24. The E7X electric SUV measures 5,049 mm, offers RWD 402 hp or AWD 671 hp (0-100 km/h in 3.97s), runs Momenta Flywheel ADAS with roof LiDAR, and uses the SAIC-co-developed Advanced Digitized Platform. CATL batteries up to 109.3 kWh for 751 km CLTC.
FAW-Volkswagen ID. AURA T6: First Pure EV on CEA Platform Debuts at Auto China 2026
FAW-Volkswagen unveiled the ID. AURA T6, a midsize electric SUV that is the first production vehicle on the new China Electronic Architecture (CEA) platform. Co-developed by VW and Xpeng, CEA reduces ECU count by 30 percent vs MEB. The T6 integrates Carizon ADAS and is VW's first pure EV with roof-mounted LiDAR.
BMW Motorrad R 1300 R and R 1300 RT Head to Auto China 2026 Beijing
BMW Motorrad is bringing the new R 1300 R roadster and R 1300 RT sport-tourer to Auto China 2026, both powered by the 1,300cc liquid-cooled boxer that debuted in the R 1300 GS. 145 hp for the R roadster, full sport-touring package and Connected Ride navigation for the RT. Part of BMW Motorrad's largest China push in a decade.
BMW Concept Speedtop Heads to Beijing: M8-Based Shooting Brake, 70 Units, 500,000 Euros
The BMW Concept Speedtop — a coachbuilt M8-based shooting brake limited to 70 hand-built units at 500,000 euros each — is heading to Auto China 2026 for its Chinese debut. Built at Dingolfing starting late 2026, all 70 units already allocated. BMW's entry into the Chinese high-end collector conversation.
Volkswagen ID. Aura T6 Is a Chinese EV Built to Beat China at Its Own Game
VW's ID. Aura T6 debuts April 24 on a CEA platform co-developed with Xpeng, with LiDAR, Carizon ADAS, and AI cockpit software built specifically for Chinese buyers.
BYD Sealion 08: Ocean Flagship SUV Debuts at Beijing Auto Show
BYD's three-row Ocean flagship arrives with Blade Battery 2.0, 480+ kW, and over 1,000 km electric range. Full debut at Auto China 2026 on April 24.
BMW i3 Long Wheelbase NA8: Four-Variant China Sedan Debuts at Auto China 2026
BMW confirmed the i3 Long Wheelbase (codename NA8) for Auto China 2026, a China-specific Neue Klasse electric sedan with four variants ranging from 30L to the 630 hp M60L xDrive. Built at Shenyang from August 2026, 800V architecture, 400 kW DC charging, and up to 750 km WLTP range.
BYD Yangwang U8L Four-Seat Version Targets Maybach at Beijing Show
Yangwang's ultra-luxury four-seat U8L debuts April 24, priced above $179,400 and aiming directly at the Maybach GLS 600 with flash charging and quad-motor drive.
BMW 7 Series and i7 Facelift Debut April 22 in Beijing: iDrive X and Rimac Batteries
BMW confirmed the 2027 7 Series and i7 facelift global debut on April 22 in Beijing, the eve of Auto China 2026. The i7 gets a new Gen6 battery co-developed with Rimac Technology using 4695 cylindrical cells (20% higher energy density). The combustion 7 Series inherits iDrive X with DeepSeek integration for China.
Smart #6 EHD: 320 kW PHEV Sedan with 2,000W Sennheiser Audio Heads to Beijing
Smart's largest model yet - a 4,906 mm PHEV sedan with 285 km electric range, 429 hp combined, and a 20-speaker Sennheiser system - debuting at Auto China 2026.
Zeekr 007 Refresh: 900V, 784 HP, NVIDIA Thor-U, April 10 Launch
Zeekr upgrades the 007 sedan to 900V architecture with 585 kW dual-motor AWD, NVIDIA DRIVE Thor-U chip, and 905 km range. Pre-sales April 2, launch April 10.
VW ID. ERA 9X: Volkswagen First EREV Starts Pre-Sales at $47,715
Volkswagen enters the extended-range EV market with the ID. ERA 9X, a 5.2-meter six-seat SUV with dual-motor AWD, 1,611 km mixed range, and a 1.5L EA211 range extender. Pre-sales open in China, market entry April 25.
BMW iX3 Long Wheelbase: Neue Klasse Goes China-First with 900 km Range
BMW stretches the Neue Klasse platform by 108 mm for its first long-wheelbase electric SAV. 800V architecture, 900+ km CLTC range, 400 kW charging, and 70% locally developed software with Alibaba and DeepSeek AI. World premiere at Auto China 2026.
What to Expect at Auto China 2026: The World's Biggest Auto Show
Beijing hosts 380,000 m² of exhibition space, 6,000+ exhibitors, and world premieres from BMW, Smart, and Volkswagen. Here's everything confirmed so far.
XPeng Mona M03 2026: 750 TOPS Turing Chip for Under $18K
XPeng refreshes its best-selling Mona M03 with the in-house Turing AI chip delivering 750 TOPS, adaptive damping, and 640 km of range. Starting at 119,800 yuan, it launches April 2.
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