The Auto China 2026 will take place from April 24 to May 3 at the China International Exhibition Center (Shunyi Hall) and the Capital International Exhibition Center of China (CIECC) in Beijing. The Volkswagen Group will kick off the show on April 21 with the Group Night. During the event, the Group will showcase models from its brand portfolio and provide insights into technological developments that will shape mobility in the coming years through AI-based systems. All highlights, including recordings, will be available on this event page.
“China is a key driver of our transformation and a vital force behind our global ambitions. The products and technologies we are unveiling at Auto China 2026 are a striking testament to the strength of our comprehensive localization strategy. This is a crucial milestone in our quest to regain the lead in China and on our journey to becoming the ‘Global Automotive Tech Driver’.”
“Our ‘in China, for China’ strategy is now taking to the roads. In just 36 months, the Volkswagen Group has developed a completely new product portfolio for smart electric vehicles in China. This year alone, we will launch 20 new smart electric vehicles onto the market. With state-of-the-art electrical architectures, ADAS systems, an intelligent cockpit and AI features, we are fulfilling all the key demands of our Chinese customers. The numerous premieres from our brands at the Beijing Motor Show underscore the speed and rigor of our transformation.”
The video interview can be downloaded here.
At its Media Night before Auto China 2026, the Volkswagen Group unveiled its powerful push into smart mobility. The showcase included a refreshed model portfolio with four global premieres. This new line-up is driven by the "in China, for China" strategy. Every aspect—from design and digital cockpit services to advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS)—is tailored specifically for Chinese customers. The Group also launched its “Agentic AI for all” roadmap. This initiative is built on the new, scalable China Electronic Architecture (CEA) and will integrate intelligent driving and cockpit features into a single, unified operating system for all vehicle types.
The Volkswagen Group is consistently implementing its “In China, for China” strategy: With its largest-ever product campaign for smart electric vehicles, the Group is demonstrating at “Auto China 2026” in Beijing just how quickly and precisely it is tailoring its product portfolio to the needs of Chinese customers.
