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.
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)?
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?
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?
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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