2026 Guangzhou Auto Show preview: BYD and HIMA to make major pushes, ultra-luxury brands absent

The 2026 Guangzhou Auto Show will open on November 27. BYD's new-generation Han, HIMA's new AITO M8 and Luxeed V8, and other major models will be showcased together, while ultra-luxury brands and Tesla are expected to remain absent again. This edition is seen as the auto show on the eve of the transition from L2 to L3. XPeng may disclose progress on mass production of its humanoid robot IRON and its Robotaxi "XPeng Youyou," while most new automakers will focus on year-end reviews and sales pushes, with no new cars for now.