China Automakers Take Spotlight at CES 2026 as GWM, Geely, Leapmotor, NIO and Suppliers Expand Presence
This article provides a closer look at what Chinese automotive companies brought to the CES 2026
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This article provides a closer look at what Chinese automotive companies brought to the CES 2026
China’s auto market cooled in December 2025, with total passenger car retail sales falling 13% YoY. NEVs stood out as the key stabilizer, with retail sales rising 7% and penetration standing above 60%.
This marks another international honor following the “NeurIPS 2025 Test of Time Award”.
NEVs are gaining traction across regions, with battery electric vehicles driving faster growth in northern China.
Chinese giants CATL and BYD have firmly secured the top two spots globally, with their combined market share accounting for over 50%.
Officials revealed the company has assembled a nearly 1,000-strong automotive team, continuously expanding as operations progress steadily.
The updated Qin PLUS DM-i and Qin L DM-i will be officially unveiled on January 8, while the new Seal 05 DM-i and Seal 06 DM-i are set to launch on January 9.
The new G6 and G9 are expected to feature three self-developed AI Turing chips, delivering total computing power exceeding 2,200 TOPS..
The Xiaomi SU7 Executive Edition, a range-extender five-seat SUV, and a range-extender seven-seat SUV will also be released this year.
Chery Group projects 3.2 million vehicle sales in 2026, highlighting strong export growth and new energy vehicle success.