Hyundai launched its Ioniq brand in mainland China at the Beijing Auto Show on April 24, committing an additional 8 billion yuan ($1.17 billion) to its joint venture with BAIC Group. The world's third-largest carmaker by deliveries seeks to counter the rise of Chinese domestic rivals.
Chinese automakers are shifting focus to international markets, with GAC Group targeting 1 million annual overseas sales by 2030. These manufacturers are positioning their vehicles as AI-driven 'mobile living spaces' to appeal to global consumers.
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Hesai, the world's largest lidar sensor maker for cars, plans to design and manufacture its own chips rather than rely on third-party suppliers, CEO David Li Yifan announced at a media briefing. The company says existing chip providers cannot meet the specific needs of lidar sensor development, as no other company develops chiplets specifically for lidar makers. The announcement comes as Chinese EV manufacturers increasingly demand powerful computing capabilities to support advanced autonomous driving features, with Xpeng claiming its indigenous Turing chip outperforms Nvidia's Drive Orin X by three times.
Auto China 2026, the world's largest car show, showcases 1,451 models across 380,000 sq m—50% larger than 2024—with 181 global debuts. Chinese EV makers are launching premium models priced above 300,000 yuan (US$43,978), directly challenging BMW and Mercedes-Benz, signaling a watershed moment for the industry.
