These are the Chinese cars that the US will be missing out on

The world’s biggest auto show is underway in Beijing, with plenty of shiny new vehicles on display. AI and other technologies were the dominant trend as China widens its automotive lead over the rest of the world. While many of these wheeled computers will be zipping through the streets of Beijing and Shanghai in the coming months, one place you won’t see them is in the US, which has effectively blocked Chinese cars from being sold there. China’s BYD predictably had one of the largest footprints, and Geely Automobile Holdings took over half of a hall at Beijing’s vast new convention center, designed by Zaha Hadid Architects. Smartphone makers Xiaomi and Huawei Technologies proved that, well, they can’t just be considered tech gadget companies anymore. Determined not to cede any more share to local incumbents, European automakers were out in force too, showcasing Chinese versions of their vehicles that you won’t find anywhere in New York City or Silicon Valley. Xiaomi Vision Gran Turismo An all-electric concept hypercar developed for the racing game Gran Turismo 7, the Vision features a “wind-sculpted” teardrop design that helps produce low drag. Inside the cockpit is a cocoon-shaped sofa for the full gamer experience, complete with X-shaped steering wheel with steer-by-wire technology. After the success of its SU7 electric sedan, Xiaomi is using the futuristic concept vehicle to prove it’s a serious tech-first carmaker capable of hypercar-level engineering and dazzling design. Denza Z Convertible Not to be outdone, BYD’s Denza upscale brand unveiled the Z Convertible, a hypercar packed with AI and 1,000 brake horsepower, capable of going from 0 to 100 km/h in about two seconds, and designed to take on the likes of the Porsche 718. BYD Great Tang The Tang returns as a completely redesigned flagship three-row SUV from the Dynasty series, featuring BYD’s latest blade batteries capable of driving nearly 1,000 kilometers (620 miles) on a single charge and an advanced AI cockpit. The Great Tang is expected to go on sale in the first half of the year starting at 250,000 RMB ($36,600). Yangwang U9 Xtreme ‘Breaking Dawn’ Edition BYD’s top-of-the line Yangwang brand, whose vehicles often sell for more than 1 million RMB, unveiled the U9 Xtreme “Breaking Dawn” Edition, fitted with a quad-motor powertrain that allows the car to hit speeds of nearly 500 kilometers an hour under ideal conditions. Only a few dozen of these will be sold though. Geely Galaxy Light Geely debuted the second generation of its Galaxy Light luxury sedan concept. It featured eave-style headlights, barn-style doors and a smart cockpit with holographic controls. Powered by an AI-driven hybrid system, it boasts a 2.2L/100km fuel efficiency. AUDI E7X Audi’s new AUDI (in all caps) brand introduced its second production model, the E7X, after the first one underwhelmed Chinese consumers. This one is a large electric SUV tailored specifically for the Chinese market, equipped with a 59-inch display, up to 26 speakers and an AI assistant co-developed with ByteDance Ltd., the owner of TikTok. By ditching the almost century-old four-ring logo, Audi is experimenting with a more aggressive, tech-heavy identity to compete with Nio and Li Auto as part of its “In China, For China” strategy. A lot is riding on Audi getting this right. Fang Cheng Bao Formula X Concept BYD’s Fang Cheng Bao has evolved from its rugged off-road vehicle roots, as it unveiled the two-door Formula X exotic sports car concept that will resemble the production version, more or less. Built on a lightweight carbon-fiber monocage chassis, the 1,000-horsepower Formula X uses a triple-motor all-wheel-drive system and is scheduled to hit the market in 2027. Exeed X-Concept Chery Automobile’s Exeed brand showed off the X-Concept, a three-passenger luxury autonomous vehicle. It subverts the traditional focus on the driver’s seat, and prioritizes the backseat instead. The vehicle comes with a changeable grille and dynamically styled wheels.

These are the Chinese cars that the US will be missing out on

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These are the Chinese cars that the US will be missing out on

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