Photos show China’s automakers unveiling the future of driving at Beijing auto show
Cleaners work near a covered Huawei new car model on stage as they prepare for the launch at the Auto China 2026, in Beijing, Friday, April 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Andy Wong)
BEIJING (AP) — China’s top automakers unveil cutting-edge models and technology at the Beijing auto show, highlighting advances in intelligent driving, ultrafast charging and electric vehicles.
More than 1,450 vehicles are on display, including 181 global debuts.
Security personnel stand around the L600 prototype flying vehicle from INFLYNC during Auto China 2026 in Beijing, Saturday, April 25, 2026. (AP Photo/Ng Han Guan)
Security personnel stand around the L600 prototype flying vehicle from INFLYNC during Auto China 2026 in Beijing, Saturday, April 25, 2026. (AP Photo/Ng Han Guan)
Workers push out a Audi R26 racing car during the Volkswagen Group Media Night event ahead of the Auto China 2026 show to be held in Beijing, Tuesday, April 21, 2026. (AP Photo/Ng Han Guan)
Workers push out a Audi R26 racing car during the Volkswagen Group Media Night event ahead of the Auto China 2026 show to be held in Beijing, Tuesday, April 21, 2026. (AP Photo/Ng Han Guan)
A cleaner works near a flying vehicle prototype from Chinese battery giant CATL during Auto China 2026 in Beijing, Saturday, April 25, 2026. (AP Photo/Ng Han Guan)
A cleaner works near a flying vehicle prototype from Chinese battery giant CATL during Auto China 2026 in Beijing, Saturday, April 25, 2026. (AP Photo/Ng Han Guan)
Attendees look at the Leapmotor new Lafa 5 Ultra models on stage after being unveiled by Leapmotor President Cao Li at the Auto China 2026, in Beijing, Friday, April 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Andy Wong)
Attendees look at the Leapmotor new Lafa 5 Ultra models on stage after being unveiled by Leapmotor President Cao Li at the Auto China 2026, in Beijing, Friday, April 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Andy Wong)
A model poses next to roses on display with a Stelato S9T model, an ownership from Chinese automaker BAIC showcased at the Auto China 2026, in Beijing, Saturday, April 25, 2026. (AP Photo/Andy Wong)
A model poses next to roses on display with a Stelato S9T model, an ownership from Chinese automaker BAIC showcased at the Auto China 2026, in Beijing, Saturday, April 25, 2026. (AP Photo/Andy Wong)
A worker dust the purple fur of a car decorated to look like a purple unicorn at the BYD booth during Auto China 2026 in Beijing, Friday, April 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Ng Han Guan)
A worker dust the purple fur of a car decorated to look like a purple unicorn at the BYD booth during Auto China 2026 in Beijing, Friday, April 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Ng Han Guan)
Visitors look at a SU7 model from Chinese automaker Xiaomi dismantled apart is showcased at the Auto China 2026, in Beijing, Saturday, April 25, 2026. (AP Photo/Andy Wong)
Visitors look at a SU7 model from Chinese automaker Xiaomi dismantled apart is showcased at the Auto China 2026, in Beijing, Saturday, April 25, 2026. (AP Photo/Andy Wong)
A woman looks at various of Chinese made chips for the automotive market showcased at the Auto China 2026, in Beijing, Saturday, April 25, 2026. (AP Photo/Andy Wong)
A woman looks at various of Chinese made chips for the automotive market showcased at the Auto China 2026, in Beijing, Saturday, April 25, 2026. (AP Photo/Andy Wong)
Electricity can be seen as a demonstration of CATL’s Naxtra battery working in -50 celsius environment at the CATL booth during Auto China 2026 in Beijing, Saturday, April 25, 2026. (AP Photo/Ng Han Guan)
Electricity can be seen as a demonstration of CATL’s Naxtra battery working in -50 celsius environment at the CATL booth during Auto China 2026 in Beijing, Saturday, April 25, 2026. (AP Photo/Ng Han Guan)
Visitors take souvenir photo with the Avatr Vision Xpectra Concept model showcased at the Auto China 2026, in Beijing, Friday, April 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Andy Wong)
Visitors take souvenir photo with the Avatr Vision Xpectra Concept model showcased at the Auto China 2026, in Beijing, Friday, April 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Andy Wong)
Artists perform to promote the Chinese automaker Chery new QQ3 model showcased at the Auto China 2026, in Beijing, Saturday, April 25, 2026. (AP Photo/Andy Wong)
Artists perform to promote the Chinese automaker Chery new QQ3 model showcased at the Auto China 2026, in Beijing, Saturday, April 25, 2026. (AP Photo/Andy Wong)
Workers rest at the backstage of a booth promoting batteries for EV cars at the Auto China 2026, in Beijing, Friday, April 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Andy Wong)
Workers rest at the backstage of a booth promoting batteries for EV cars at the Auto China 2026, in Beijing, Friday, April 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Andy Wong)
He Xiaopeng, Chairman and CEO of XPENG arrives at the XPENG booth during the Auto China 2026 in Beijing, Friday, April 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Ng Han Guan)
He Xiaopeng, Chairman and CEO of XPENG arrives at the XPENG booth during the Auto China 2026 in Beijing, Friday, April 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Ng Han Guan)
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