An SAIC Z7T is displayed at the Beijing Auto Show in Beijing on April 26, 2026.

In pictures: Automakers showcase AI, robots and flying-car ambitions at Beijing Auto Show 2026

More than 1,400 vehicles from hundreds of Chinese and foreign companies are on display.
Published April 26, 2026 Updated April 26, 2026 07:12pm

The Beijing Auto Show 2026 — the world’s biggest car show — has captured the sights of auto and tech enthusiasts around the globe with automakers showcasing Artificial Intelligence, humanoid robots and flying-car ambitions.

The sprawling halls packed with electric SUVs, pickup trucks and futuristic concept cars offer an up-close look at the vehicles making China’s auto industry increasingly hard to ignore.

Chinese manufacturers taking center stage, including BYD, Xiaomi and XPeng, are at the forefront of integrating AI software and autonomous driving technology into their vehicles.

More than 1,400 vehicles from hundreds of Chinese and foreign companies are on display at the event organised by Auto China.

Visitors crowd around a Great Wall Motors sub-brand Tank 700 Hi4-Z at the Beijing Auto Show in Beijing on April 26, 2026. — AFP
Visitors crowd around a Great Wall Motors sub-brand Tank 700 Hi4-Z at the Beijing Auto Show in Beijing on April 26, 2026. — AFP
A Geely humanoid prototype is displayed at the Beijing Auto Show in Beijing on April 26, 2026. ─ AFP
A Geely humanoid prototype is displayed at the Beijing Auto Show in Beijing on April 26, 2026. ─ AFP
An MG 4 is displayed at the Beijing Auto Show in Beijing on April 26, 2026. — AFP
An MG 4 is displayed at the Beijing Auto Show in Beijing on April 26, 2026. — AFP
Visitors try out an MG Cyberster at the Beijing Auto Show in Beijing on April 26, 2026. — AFP
Visitors try out an MG Cyberster at the Beijing Auto Show in Beijing on April 26, 2026. — AFP
An Avatr 06T is displayed at the Beijing Auto Show in Beijing on April 26, 2026. — AFP
An Avatr 06T is displayed at the Beijing Auto Show in Beijing on April 26, 2026. — AFP
Visitors look at an Avatr 12 at the Beijing Auto Show in Beijing on April 26, 2026. — AFP
Visitors look at an Avatr 12 at the Beijing Auto Show in Beijing on April 26, 2026. — AFP
An Aistaland GT7 is displayed at the Beijing Auto Show in Beijing on April 26, 2026. — AFP
An Aistaland GT7 is displayed at the Beijing Auto Show in Beijing on April 26, 2026. — AFP
A Fullgood Rocket is displayed at the Beijing Auto Show in Beijing on April 26, 2026. — AFP
A Fullgood Rocket is displayed at the Beijing Auto Show in Beijing on April 26, 2026. — AFP
An SAIC Z7 is displayed at the Beijing Auto Show in Beijing on April 26, 2026. — AFP
An SAIC Z7 is displayed at the Beijing Auto Show in Beijing on April 26, 2026. — AFP
A Nissan Terrano PHEV concept is displayed at the Beijing Auto Show in Beijing on April 26, 2026. — AFP
A Nissan Terrano PHEV concept is displayed at the Beijing Auto Show in Beijing on April 26, 2026. — AFP
Visitors look at an SAIC Z7 at the Beijing Auto Show in Beijing on April 26, 2026. — AFP
Visitors look at an SAIC Z7 at the Beijing Auto Show in Beijing on April 26, 2026. — AFP
A musician plays next to a Dreame Nebula Next 01 concept car at the Beijing Auto Show in Beijing on April 26, 2026. — AFP
A musician plays next to a Dreame Nebula Next 01 concept car at the Beijing Auto Show in Beijing on April 26, 2026. — AFP
Dancers perform next to a Roewe 07 concept car at the Beijing Auto Show in Beijing on April 26, 2026. — AFP
Dancers perform next to a Roewe 07 concept car at the Beijing Auto Show in Beijing on April 26, 2026. — AFP
A Deepal L06 is displayed at the Beijing Auto Show in Beijing on April 26, 2026. — AFP
A Deepal L06 is displayed at the Beijing Auto Show in Beijing on April 26, 2026. — AFP
A Toyota Yaris GR is displayed at the Beijing Auto Show in Beijing on April 26, 2026. — AFP
A Toyota Yaris GR is displayed at the Beijing Auto Show in Beijing on April 26, 2026. — AFP
A Toyota BZ7 is displayed at the Beijing Auto Show in Beijing on April 26, 2026. — AFP
A Toyota BZ7 is displayed at the Beijing Auto Show in Beijing on April 26, 2026. — AFP
A Hongqi EH7 is displayed at the Beijing Auto Show in Beijing on April 26, 2026. — AFP
A Hongqi EH7 is displayed at the Beijing Auto Show in Beijing on April 26, 2026. — AFP
A Geely Robotaxi prototype is displayed at the Beijing Auto Show in Beijing on April 26, 2026. — AFP
A Geely Robotaxi prototype is displayed at the Beijing Auto Show in Beijing on April 26, 2026. — AFP
An Audi E7X is displayed at the Beijing Auto Show in Beijing on April 26, 2026. — AFP
An Audi E7X is displayed at the Beijing Auto Show in Beijing on April 26, 2026. — AFP
The Hongqi Tian Gong flying car prototype is displayed at the Beijing Auto Show in Beijing on April 26, 2026. — AFP
The Hongqi Tian Gong flying car prototype is displayed at the Beijing Auto Show in Beijing on April 26, 2026. — AFP
A Lexus LFA is displayed at the Beijing Auto Show in Beijing on April 26, 2026. — AFP
A Lexus LFA is displayed at the Beijing Auto Show in Beijing on April 26, 2026. — AFP
A Toyota BZ7 is displayed at the Beijing Auto Show in Beijing on April 26, 2026. — AFP
A Toyota BZ7 is displayed at the Beijing Auto Show in Beijing on April 26, 2026. — AFP