China's Auto Industry Revolutionizes with AI-Powered Smart Cars at 2026 Beijing Auto Show
April 26, 2026
China is accelerating from EVs to AI-powered smart cars, embedding Chinese chips and software to create self-reasoning vehicles and meet regulatory expectations and growing consumer demand for connected mobility.
Chinese automakers are racing to implement AI-driven features as part of a broader push toward integrated, intelligent mobility driven by domestic chips and software.
The two-door GT measures 4,780 mm long, 2,000 mm wide, 1,330 mm high with a 2,750 mm wheelbase, presenting a low, performance-focused stance described as sculpted by light.
Gasgoo frames its Beijing Auto Show coverage as both news and a business resource, providing contact details for buyer and seller support and copyright notices.
Horizon Robotics unveiled the Starry 6 processor to integrate cockpit and driving functions and to support multiple displays in one vehicle, signaling deeper AI integration.
The Starry 6 processor from Horizon Robotics supports up to 12 displays, integrating cockpit and driving functions in a single platform.
The company plans to involve its community of over 1.76 million users in shaping future powertrain options and potential production decisions for the GT concept.
Timelines remain concise, but the GT concept is positioned as a tribute to a decade of innovation and a forward-looking statement for performance-driven electric mobility.
Lynk & Co unveils its first Gran Turismo concept, Time to Shine, at the 2026 Beijing Auto Show, marking a milestone as the brand moves into high-performance territory.
Industry observers warn of potential job displacement and call for robust regulatory oversight as pilots and scale-up programs roll out in factories and showrooms.
Industry sentiment points to a revolutionary shift in the auto sector, with experts warning of transformative impacts beyond a gradual transition.
Hall E1 showcases ecosystem integration with Chery displaying 57 models alongside tech partners to demonstrate co-developed perception, autonomous driving chips, and vehicle platforms.
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Reuters • Apr 24, 2026
China's auto industry races to embed AI in line with Beijing mandate
Electric Cars Report • Apr 26, 2026
Lynk & Co GT Concept “Time to Shine” Debuts in Beijing
Gasgoo Auto News • Apr 26, 2026
Auto China 2026 Deep Dive: From Vehicles to Smart Mobility Ecosystems