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Auto China 2026: Latest HMI Technology

Xiami, NIO, AION, AVATR, Zeekr, Nissan, Toyota, Audi, BMW

Summary

  The Auto China 2026 motor show, under the theme "Future of Intelligence," was held in Beijing from April 26 to May 3, 2026. With 1,451 vehicles on display, including 181 making their world debut, the event was truly the world’s largest motor show and served as a platform to showcase the remarkable progress of Chinese automakers (OEMs) to the world.

The event was held concurrently at two venues: the China International Exhibition Center and the Capital International Exhibition Center. The newly established Capital International Exhibition Center
The motor show was held at two venues: the China International Exhibition and Convention Center (Shunyi Hall) and the Capital International Exhibition Center in Beijing (with a total exhibition area of 380,000 square meters). The newly established Capital International Exhibition Center (adjacent to the China International Exhibition and Convention Center)

  This report focuses on HMI, the ecosystem of hardware and software that allows drivers and passengers to interact with a vehicle, and is divided into the following three perspectives.

The evolution of the HMI (Human-Machine Interface) in Chinese cars

  From minor usability improvements to major new trends, what are the key points of the evolution of Chinese HMI (Human-Machine Interface)?

Large passenger-side display Xiaomi YU7 HyperVision
Large passenger-side display (Wey Lanshan) Xiaomi YU7 HyperVision
HMIs of vehicles from European and Japanese OEMs for the Chinese market

  How are European and Japanese OEMs, who are facing challenges, developing HMIs for the Chinese market?

Nissan NX8 Lexus ES
Nissan NX8 Lexus ES
External HMI of autonomous vehicles

  
What are the latest developments in external HMIs (devices that communicate the vehicle’s status and next actions to surrounding pedestrians and drivers) for Level 3 and higher autonomous vehicles?

Exhibited vehicle with turquoise lights
Exhibited vehicle with turquoise lights

This approximately 900-page report summarizes HMI trends in production vehicles based on surveys of around 100 models from Japan, Europe, the U.S., China, and Korea conducted at global motor shows and exhibitions by HMIpro Inc..

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