‘Look, no hands’: China chases the driverless dream at Beijing car show

<p>As domestic sales slow manufacturers are investing in AI and seeking growth in technology and in overseas markets</p><p>At the world’s biggest car fair, which opened in Beijing on Friday, there were hundreds of manufacturers, more than 1,000 vehicles, hundreds of thousands of enthusiasts – and hardly anyone behind a wheel.</p><p>China’s car companies have cornered the domestic electric vehicle market, and are <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/business/2025/nov/07/china-in-push-to-dominate-europe-electric-vehicle-market-with-uk-as-gateway">increasingly visible on the global stage</a>. Now they’re turning their attention to what they are betting is the future of mobility: autonomous driving.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2026/apr/24/china-chases-driverless-dream-beijing-car-show-ai">Continue reading...</a>