By Amy Hawkins
Publication Date: 2026-04-24 16:08:00
AAt the world’s largest auto show, which opened on Friday in Beijing, there were hundreds of manufacturers, more than 1,000 vehicles, hundreds of thousands of enthusiasts – and hardly anyone behind the wheel.
China’s automakers have cornered the domestic electric vehicle market and are becoming increasingly visible on the world stage. Now they are turning their attention to the future of mobility: autonomous driving.
The country’s automakers unveiled a range of smart driving technologies at the Beijing Auto Fair, a massive 380,000 square meter industry event on the outskirts of the capital.
In China’s fiercely competitive domestic market, nearly all major automakers are investing heavily in the software and computing power needed to make “hands-free” driving a reality, as they compete to offer additional perks and find new ways to generate revenue.
And Huawei, the telecommunications giant, announced this week that it would invest up to 80 billion yuan…
