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)
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)
Visitors look at a Mercedes latest GLC SUV model showcased at the Auto China 2026, in Beijing, Saturday, April 25, 2026. (AP Photo/Andy Wong)
Visitors look at a Mercedes latest GLC SUV model showcased at the Auto China 2026, in Beijing, Saturday, April 25, 2026. (AP Photo/Andy Wong)
Attendees look at a concept vehicle from Buick during Auto China 2026 in Beijing, Friday, April 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Ng Han Guan)
Attendees look at a concept vehicle from Buick during Auto China 2026 in Beijing, Friday, April 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Ng Han Guan)
Robots entertain attendees during Auto China 2026 in Beijing, Friday, April 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Ng Han Guan)
Robots entertain attendees during Auto China 2026 in Beijing, Friday, April 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Ng Han Guan)
Visitors take a closer look at the latest car during Auto China 2026 in Beijing, Saturday, April 25, 2026. (AP Photo/Ng Han Guan)
Visitors take a closer look at the latest car during Auto China 2026 in Beijing, Saturday, April 25, 2026. (AP Photo/Ng Han Guan)
Attendees react to a flying car display at the XPENG booth during Auto China 2026 in Beijing, Friday, April 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Ng Han Guan)
Attendees react to a flying car display at the XPENG booth during Auto China 2026 in Beijing, Friday, April 24, 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)
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)
A woman walks her robotic dog during Auto China 2026 in Beijing, Friday, April 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Ng Han Guan)
A woman walks her robotic dog during Auto China 2026 in Beijing, Friday, April 24, 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 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)
A worker prepares a flying vehicle from XPENG during Auto China 2026 in Beijing, Friday, April 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Ng Han Guan)
A worker prepares a flying vehicle from XPENG during Auto China 2026 in Beijing, Friday, April 24, 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)
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)
A robot is shrouded in-between performances during Auto China 2026 in Beijing, Saturday, April 25, 2026. (AP Photo/Ng Han Guan)
A robot is shrouded in-between performances during Auto China 2026 in Beijing, Saturday, April 25, 2026. (AP Photo/Ng Han Guan)
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)
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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.

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