{"id":1955614,"date":"2026-05-26T10:27:37","date_gmt":"2026-05-26T07:27:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1955614"},"modified":"2026-05-26T10:27:37","modified_gmt":"2026-05-26T07:27:37","slug":"the-hottest-car-trends-from-china","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1955614","title":{"rendered":"The hottest car trends from China"},"content":{"rendered":"<article class=\"articleItem\">\n<p>    {&#8220;@context&#8221;:&#8221;https:\/\/schema.org&#8221;,&#8221;@type&#8221;:&#8221;Article&#8221;,&#8221;mainEntityOfPage&#8221;:{&#8220;@type&#8221;:&#8221;WebPage&#8221;,&#8221;@id&#8221;:&#8221;https:\/\/www.carmagazine.co.uk\/car-news\/motor-shows-events\/auto-china-2026-trends\/&#8221;},&#8221;url&#8221;:&#8221;https:\/\/www.carmagazine.co.uk\/car-news\/motor-shows-events\/auto-china-2026-trends\/&#8221;,&#8221;author&#8221;:{&#8220;@type&#8221;:&#8221;Person&#8221;,&#8221;name&#8221;:&#8221;Curtis Moldrich&#8221;,&#8221;description&#8221;:&#8221;Curtis Moldrich is CAR magazineu2019s Digital Editor and has worked for the brand for the past five years. As Digital Editor, heu2019s responsible for online strategy, including CARu2019s website, social media channels such as X (formerly Twitter) and Facebook, and he helps on wider platform strategy as CAR magazine branches out on to Apple Newsu002B, CAR VIP and other new ways to consume our content. If itu2019s online and involves CAR magazine, heu2019s got something to do with it. Curtis also contributes to the print edition of the magazine every month, sits on Bauer Media UKu2019s Diversity and Inclusion pillar group and co-founded the new automotive work experience program.nCurtis kicked off his journalism career doing freelance work for technology brands such as CNET UK and Stuff, and moved to the Telegraph technology desk after completing his degree. He did a stint as staff writer at Dennis Publishingu2019s newly-formed Alphr title, where he covered consumer technology as well as motorsports, sim-racing and car reviews.nAt CAR, Curtisu2019s main goal is to recreate and build on all the kudos, respect and authority of the print magazine across our digital platforms. Heu2019s also keen to explore the opportunities online-only storytelling brings, and wants to put the brand in front of new audiences.nWhen heu2019s not writing about F1, testing hot hatches or analysing the latest EV platform news, Curtis is also a keen gamer, and uses iRacing with a VR-enabled set-up. He also continues to write about consumer tech for our sister site, Whatu2019s The Best.nOutside of his four-wheeled work commitments, Curtis owns a new Yamaha R7, which he sometimes writes about for MCN, and often photographs along with other motoring-based content on his popular Instagram page. You can follow Curtis on Instagram or Twitter u2013 and read his latest articles in the list below. He is also running an Audi S3 long-termer, and you can read about that here.&#8221;,&#8221;image&#8221;:{&#8220;@type&#8221;:&#8221;ImageObject&#8221;,&#8221;url&#8221;:&#8221;https:\/\/car-assets.bauersecure.com\/wp-images\/14235\/curtisauthor2023.jpg&#8221;,&#8221;caption&#8221;:&#8221;Curtis Moldrich&#8221;},&#8221;sameAs&#8221;:[&#8220;https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/curtismoldrich\/&#8221;,&#8221;https:\/\/x.com\/khurtizz&#8221;,&#8221;https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/khurtizz&#8221;],&#8221;url&#8221;:&#8221;https:\/\/www.carmagazine.co.uk\/author\/curtis-moldrich\/&#8221;,&#8221;jobTitle&#8221;:&#8221;Digital Editor&#8221;,&#8221;knowsAbout&#8221;:&#8221;Automotive&#8221;,&#8221;worksFor&#8221;:{&#8220;@type&#8221;:&#8221;Organization&#8221;,&#8221;name&#8221;:&#8221;CAR magazine&#8221;}},&#8221;dateModified&#8221;:&#8221;2026-05-26T11:33:35+01:00&#8243;,&#8221;datePublished&#8221;:&#8221;2026-05-26T11:27:37+01:00&#8243;,&#8221;headline&#8221;:&#8221;The hottest car trends from China&#8221;,&#8221;publisher&#8221;:{&#8220;@type&#8221;:&#8221;Organization&#8221;,&#8221;name&#8221;:&#8221;Bauer Media&#8221;,&#8221;brand&#8221;:{&#8220;@type&#8221;:&#8221;Organization&#8221;,&#8221;name&#8221;:&#8221;Car Magazine&#8221;},&#8221;logo&#8221;:{&#8220;@type&#8221;:&#8221;ImageObject&#8221;,&#8221;url&#8221;:&#8221;https:\/\/car-assets.bauersecure.com\/images\/logos\/car.200&#215;88.png&#8221;}}}<\/p>\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"column xlarge-10 xlarge-push-2\">\n<header>\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"column\">\n<h1 class=\"title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tThe hottest car trends from China<\/h1>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"column\">\n<div class=\"hide-for-xlarge-up\">\n<div class=\"compact-author-info\">\n\tBy <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carmagazine.co.uk\/author\/curtis-moldrich\/\">Curtis Moldrich<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"dates\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"dates__date\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tPublished: Today 11:27<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/header>\n<div class=\"cms-content\">\n<div class=\"in-page-gallery full-width thumbnails-none\">\n<ul class=\"carousel\" data-orbit=\"true\" data-options=\"bullets: false; resume_on_mouseout: false; timer: false; variable_height: true; slide_number: false\">\n<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/car-images.bauersecure.com\/wp-images\/263557\/china_hottest_trends_1.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/car-assets.bauersecure.com\/images\/1056x594\/transparent.png\" alt=\"The hottest trends from China; Big AUDI stage\" data-interchange=\"[https:\/\/car-images.bauersecure.com\/wp-images\/263557\/480x270\/china_hottest_trends_1.png, (default)], [https:\/\/car-images.bauersecure.com\/wp-images\/263557\/720x405\/china_hottest_trends_1.png, (medium)], [https:\/\/car-images.bauersecure.com\/wp-images\/263557\/1056x594\/china_hottest_trends_1.png, (large)]\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"caption orbit-caption\">\n<div>The hottest trends from China; Big AUDI stage<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/car-images.bauersecure.com\/wp-images\/263557\/china_hottest_trends_2.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/car-assets.bauersecure.com\/images\/1056x594\/transparent.png\" alt=\"The hottest trends from China; LI Auto front\" data-interchange=\"[https:\/\/car-images.bauersecure.com\/wp-images\/263557\/480x270\/china_hottest_trends_2.png, (default)], [https:\/\/car-images.bauersecure.com\/wp-images\/263557\/720x405\/china_hottest_trends_2.png, (medium)], [https:\/\/car-images.bauersecure.com\/wp-images\/263557\/1056x594\/china_hottest_trends_2.png, (large)]\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"caption orbit-caption\">\n<div>The hottest trends from China; LI Auto front<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/car-images.bauersecure.com\/wp-images\/263557\/china_hottest_trends_3.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/car-assets.bauersecure.com\/images\/1056x594\/transparent.png\" alt=\"The hottest car trends from China\" data-interchange=\"[https:\/\/car-images.bauersecure.com\/wp-images\/263557\/480x270\/china_hottest_trends_3.png, (default)], [https:\/\/car-images.bauersecure.com\/wp-images\/263557\/720x405\/china_hottest_trends_3.png, (medium)], [https:\/\/car-images.bauersecure.com\/wp-images\/263557\/1056x594\/china_hottest_trends_3.png, (large)]\"><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/car-images.bauersecure.com\/wp-images\/263557\/china_hottest_trends_4.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/car-assets.bauersecure.com\/images\/1056x594\/transparent.png\" alt=\"The hottest car trends from China\" data-interchange=\"[https:\/\/car-images.bauersecure.com\/wp-images\/263557\/480x270\/china_hottest_trends_4.png, (default)], [https:\/\/car-images.bauersecure.com\/wp-images\/263557\/720x405\/china_hottest_trends_4.png, (medium)], [https:\/\/car-images.bauersecure.com\/wp-images\/263557\/1056x594\/china_hottest_trends_4.png, (large)]\"><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/car-images.bauersecure.com\/wp-images\/263557\/china_hottest_trends_5.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/car-assets.bauersecure.com\/images\/1056x594\/transparent.png\" alt=\"The hottest car trends from China\" data-interchange=\"[https:\/\/car-images.bauersecure.com\/wp-images\/263557\/480x270\/china_hottest_trends_5.png, (default)], [https:\/\/car-images.bauersecure.com\/wp-images\/263557\/720x405\/china_hottest_trends_5.png, (medium)], [https:\/\/car-images.bauersecure.com\/wp-images\/263557\/1056x594\/china_hottest_trends_5.png, (large)]\"><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/car-images.bauersecure.com\/wp-images\/263557\/china_hottest_trends_6.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/car-assets.bauersecure.com\/images\/1056x594\/transparent.png\" alt=\"The hottest car trends from China\" data-interchange=\"[https:\/\/car-images.bauersecure.com\/wp-images\/263557\/480x270\/china_hottest_trends_6.png, (default)], [https:\/\/car-images.bauersecure.com\/wp-images\/263557\/720x405\/china_hottest_trends_6.png, (medium)], [https:\/\/car-images.bauersecure.com\/wp-images\/263557\/1056x594\/china_hottest_trends_6.png, (large)]\"><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"articleContent\">\n<div class=\"bold-links\">\n<p><strong>\u25ba What\u2019s going on in China? <br \/>\u25ba The key trends<br \/>\u25ba What\u2019ll make it to the UK? <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>This year\u2019s vast Chinese motor show in Beijing has finished, but many of the trends we saw there could soon be making their way to your next car, or the one after that. China has become a key source of automotive innovation, with manufacturers speeding cars from sketchpad to showroom in as little as 30 months in some cases \u2013 half the time typically taken by long-established European car makers, for example.<\/p>\n<p>With that in mind, the Beijing show is one of the first places to spot automotive trends \u2013 some of which will make it Europe, while others seem destined to remain in China. Keep reading for some of the key trends we spotted on the Beijing show floor.<\/p>\n<div class=\"mpu-inject hide-for-medium-up\">\n<div class=\"mpu-ad advert\"><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>1. Turquoise means autonomous<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Turquoise lights have become increasingly prominent on China\u2019s streets, and seemed to almost be the norm at this year\u2019s Beijing auto show. Usually located on a car\u2019s corners and wing mirrors, they\u2019re used to signify the presence and\/or use of autonomous technology. The blue-green lights come on when Level 3 or Level 2 self-driving or driver-assistance technology is used and then go off when it\u2019s disengaged.<\/p>\n<div class=\"mpu-inject show-for-medium-up hide-for-xlarge-up\">\n<div class=\"mpu-ad advert\"><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Their use is not compulsory in China yet, but it soon will be \u2013 and a quick peek at the Beijing traffic will tell you it\u2019s already caught on. Part warning to other road users, part technology flex, turquoise lights were a strong trend at this year\u2019s show \u2013 and their use could well jump across to Europe, in time.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/car-images.bauersecure.com\/wp-images\/263557\/480x0\/china_hottest_trends_5.png?scale=down\" alt=\"The hottest trends from China; Autonomous lights\" class=\"wp-image-263561\" data-interchange=\"[https:\/\/car-images.bauersecure.com\/wp-images\/263557\/480x0\/china_hottest_trends_5.png?scale=down, (default)], [https:\/\/car-images.bauersecure.com\/wp-images\/263557\/720x0\/china_hottest_trends_5.png?scale=down, (medium)], [https:\/\/car-images.bauersecure.com\/wp-images\/263557\/1040x0\/china_hottest_trends_5.png?scale=down, (large)]\"><\/figure>\n<div class=\"mpu-inject hide-for-medium-up\">\n<div class=\"mpu-ad advert\"><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>2. Porsche clones<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Chinese brands have a habit of taking strong inspiration from their Western counterparts, and it\u2019s a sensible decision in many ways. If you\u2019re after new customers or launching in a new market, it\u2019s worth paying attention to what works and using that as your starting point. The evidence is unmissable on UK streets, where Jaecoo and, to an extent, BYD are selling huge numbers of cars that draw heavily on familiar European models.<\/p>\n<p>This year\u2019s Beijing motor show was rich in new Chinese cars that seem to have taken particular notice of what\u2019s currently in Porsche showrooms. Whether it was a handsome Leapmotor hatchback with a Taycan\/Cayenne rear end, or the Xiaomi SU7 \u2013 with heavy hints of McLaren as well as Porsche \u2013 Stuttgart\u2019s influence was strong on the show floor.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/car-images.bauersecure.com\/wp-images\/261081\/480x0\/aistaland-main.jpg?scale=down\" alt class=\"wp-image-261084\" data-interchange=\"[https:\/\/car-images.bauersecure.com\/wp-images\/261081\/480x0\/aistaland-main.jpg?scale=down, (default)], [https:\/\/car-images.bauersecure.com\/wp-images\/261081\/720x0\/aistaland-main.jpg?scale=down, (medium)], [https:\/\/car-images.bauersecure.com\/wp-images\/261081\/1040x0\/aistaland-main.jpg?scale=down, (large)]\"><\/figure>\n<div class=\"mpu-inject hide-for-medium-up\">\n<div class=\"mpu-ad advert\"><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"mpu-inject show-for-medium-up hide-for-xlarge-up\">\n<div class=\"mpu-ad advert\"><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p>\n<p>The most extreme case is the Aistaland GT7. It bears an incredibly strong resemblance to both the Panamera and the Taycan. Add some jet lag to a pinch of motor show delirium and you could mistake the GT7 for a genuine lost Porsche.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>3. Chinese brands and their China-only cars\u2026<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>The Chinese manufacturers currently active in other countries represent only a fraction of those in China itself, and even those brands already in the UK bring in only a small slice of their total model line-up.<\/p>\n<p>Take Leapmotor, for example; it has a global line-up of nine cars in total, but the B05 hatch will be the fourth model to land in the UK. There are no plans for us to get either the hottest Ultra model or the lower-battery-capacity models. But then again, things change fast in China.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/car-images.bauersecure.com\/wp-images\/263557\/480x0\/china_hottest_trends_3.png?scale=down\" alt=\"The hottest trends from China; Leapmotor hatch\" class=\"wp-image-263562\" data-interchange=\"[https:\/\/car-images.bauersecure.com\/wp-images\/263557\/480x0\/china_hottest_trends_3.png?scale=down, (default)], [https:\/\/car-images.bauersecure.com\/wp-images\/263557\/720x0\/china_hottest_trends_3.png?scale=down, (medium)], [https:\/\/car-images.bauersecure.com\/wp-images\/263557\/1040x0\/china_hottest_trends_3.png?scale=down, (large)]\"><\/figure>\n<div class=\"mpu-inject hide-for-medium-up\">\n<div class=\"mpu-ad advert\"><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>4. \u2026and European brands do the same thing\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Walk around the Smart stand and, from a European perspective, you\u2019d recognise most of the cars there \u2013 as well as a new pint-sized concept, in the original Smart spirit. However, they shared the stand with a new #6, a clean-looking four-door sedan which has very little in common with the usual Smart ethos.<\/p>\n<div class=\"mpu-inject show-for-medium-up hide-for-xlarge-up\">\n<div class=\"mpu-ad advert\"><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Finished in matt grey and relatively aggressive-looking, it\u2019s a mile away from the image Smart has carved for itself in Europe \u2013 and that\u2019s even stranger given the fact it\u2019s styled by Mercedes. And one more thing \u2013 it\u2019s a plug-in hybrid.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/car-images.bauersecure.com\/wp-images\/263557\/480x0\/china_hottest_trends_6.png?scale=down\" alt=\"The hottest trends from China; Smart 6\" class=\"wp-image-263563\" data-interchange=\"[https:\/\/car-images.bauersecure.com\/wp-images\/263557\/480x0\/china_hottest_trends_6.png?scale=down, (default)], [https:\/\/car-images.bauersecure.com\/wp-images\/263557\/720x0\/china_hottest_trends_6.png?scale=down, (medium)], [https:\/\/car-images.bauersecure.com\/wp-images\/263557\/1040x0\/china_hottest_trends_6.png?scale=down, (large)]\"><\/figure>\n<div class=\"mpu-inject hide-for-medium-up\">\n<div class=\"mpu-ad advert\"><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>5. AUDI beats Audi<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>The Beijing auto show was a welcome opportunity to see Audi\u2019s much-discussed China-only brand AUDI in the flesh. And there\u2019s good news: our first impressions of the Audi and SAIC joint venture were very positive.<\/p>\n<p>Unlike so many other legacy brands, which feel a little behind the curve compared to the newest arrivals from Chinese manufacturers, AUDI\u2019s two cars \u2013 a sedan and an SUV \u2013 felt very much on the pulse. In fact, we\u2019d argue that AUDI would work in Europe at least as well as its parent brand.<\/p>\n<p>Both cars are bold, handsome and stood out from everything else at the show \u2013 which is a hard task. What\u2019s more, they felt cutting-edge inside, too, with sharp screens and physical switchgear combining the best of old and new.<\/p>\n<p>We\u2019ve not driven any of the AUDI cars yet, and although we\u2019re not sure how they\u2019ll handle (the default for Chinese-tuned cars being on the soft side) they certainly look the part.<\/p>\n<div class=\"mpu-inject show-for-medium-up hide-for-xlarge-up\">\n<div class=\"mpu-ad advert\"><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/car-images.bauersecure.com\/wp-images\/263557\/480x0\/china_hottest_trends_4.png?scale=down\" alt=\"The hottest trends from China; AUDI for China\" class=\"wp-image-263564\" data-interchange=\"[https:\/\/car-images.bauersecure.com\/wp-images\/263557\/480x0\/china_hottest_trends_4.png?scale=down, (default)], [https:\/\/car-images.bauersecure.com\/wp-images\/263557\/720x0\/china_hottest_trends_4.png?scale=down, (medium)], [https:\/\/car-images.bauersecure.com\/wp-images\/263557\/1040x0\/china_hottest_trends_4.png?scale=down, (large)]\"><\/figure>\n<div class=\"mpu-inject hide-for-medium-up\">\n<div class=\"mpu-ad advert\"><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>6. The car as a companion<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>It turns out voice recognition in the car is old news \u2013 it\u2019s all about voice recognition outside of the car in 2026. With that in mind, car manufacturers are now installing microphones on the exterior of the car, so owners can command their vehicle to do their bidding \u2013 whether it\u2019s preconditioning the battery, reversing itself out of a parking space, or performing various other tasks.<\/p>\n<p>This technology, which works with speakers and microphones for the exterior and interior, also means cars can now do things like \u2018be transparent\u2019: for example, drivers can talk to people outside the car by using a combination of interior microphones and exterior loudspeakers.<\/p>\n<p>Throw in the use of AI and more natural language, and it looks as though your next car could actually be somewhere in between an Amazon Alexa and a Tamagotchi.<\/p>\n<p>According to Ben Baum, design director of Li Auto, this new interface between person and machine will eventually have some knock-on effects for design too. Cars may start to look more approachable in the future, with less emphasis on sporty aggression.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/car-images.bauersecure.com\/wp-images\/263557\/480x0\/china_hottest_trends_2.png?scale=down\" alt=\"The hottest trends from China; LI Auto front\" class=\"wp-image-263560\" data-interchange=\"[https:\/\/car-images.bauersecure.com\/wp-images\/263557\/480x0\/china_hottest_trends_2.png?scale=down, (default)], [https:\/\/car-images.bauersecure.com\/wp-images\/263557\/720x0\/china_hottest_trends_2.png?scale=down, (medium)], [https:\/\/car-images.bauersecure.com\/wp-images\/263557\/1040x0\/china_hottest_trends_2.png?scale=down, (large)]\"><\/figure>\n<div class=\"mpu-inject hide-for-medium-up\">\n<div class=\"mpu-ad advert\"><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"mpu-inject show-for-medium-up hide-for-xlarge-up\">\n<div class=\"mpu-ad advert\"><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>7. Cars and smartphones<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>The Apple car never materialised, but that hasn\u2019t stopped China\u2019s tech giants from getting into the car game. Xiaomi is the most obvious name, with its SU7 and now YU7 SUV, but there are many others. Huawei doesn\u2019t have its name on the bonnet of anything, but it\u2019s the deeply involved tech partner of several EV brands, including Maextro, Stelato and Avatr. Those names don\u2019t ring a bell? That\u2019s because they\u2019re currently China-only.<\/p>\n<p>Leapmotor arguably counts as a tech brand too, as its co-founder is also a tech entrepreneur. Zhu Jiangming first specialised in digital TV boxes before moving on to co-found a company in the field of CCTV surveillance. With that in mind, it makes sense that Leapmotor goes about things in a similar way to a technology giant \u2013 albeit with the added experience of Stellantis, its partner in a joint venture to sell its vehicles outside China.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>8. Hot coupes\u2026 just because<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>This year, several Chinese brands revealed cars that could be considered as Porsche 911 rivals. The brands in question usually focus on luxury cars, so taking on the iconic German sports car is quite a leap.<\/p>\n<p>Among the more interesting is the Hongqi Concept S, which is a very clear departure from Hongqi\u2019s \u2018China\u2019s Rolls-Royce\u2019 ethos. Low, sleek and somewhere between a muscle car and supercar, it\u2019s a world away from the limousines the brand usually makes.<\/p>\n<div class=\"mpu-inject hide-for-medium-up\">\n<div class=\"mpu-ad advert\"><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>At the same time, we also got to see the Denza Z convertible, which is aiming more directly for the 911. An open-topped version of the previously unveiled coupe was revealed at this year\u2019s show. It retains the four seats of the coupe, as well as the flowing lines and performance. It\u2019s battery-electric, and so far, technical information is scant beyond Denza\u2019s claim that the production model will develop \u2018more than\u2019 1000bhp \u2013 good for a 0-62mph sprint in under two seconds.<\/p>\n<div class=\"mpu-inject show-for-medium-up hide-for-xlarge-up\">\n<div class=\"mpu-ad advert\"><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>We\u2019ll find out more about the Denza Z when the car appears in the UK at July\u2019s Goodwood Festival of Speed.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<aside class=\"about-author\">\n<h2 class=\"about-author-heading\">About the author<\/h2>\n<div class=\"about-author-inner\">\n<div class=\"main-author-summary-container\">\n\t\t\t<a class=\"main-author-image\" href=\"https:\/\/www.carmagazine.co.uk\/author\/curtis-moldrich\/\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/car-images.bauersecure.com\/wp-images\/14235\/120x120\/curtisauthor2023.jpg?quality=90)\"><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"main-author-name-container\">\n<div class=\"main-author-name\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carmagazine.co.uk\/author\/curtis-moldrich\/\">Curtis Moldrich<\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"main-author-job-title\">Digital Editor<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p class=\"main-author-byline\">Curtis Moldrich is CAR magazine\u2019s Digital Editor and has worked for the brand for the past five years. He\u2019s responsible for online strategy, including CAR\u2019s website, social media channels such as X (formerly Twitter) and Facebook, and helps on wider platform strategy as CAR magazine branches out on to Apple News+ and more.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/aside><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"column show-for-xlarge-up xlarge-2 xlarge-pull-10\">\n<figure class=\"author-info clearfix\">\n<p>\t\t\t<a class=\"author-image\" href=\"https:\/\/www.carmagazine.co.uk\/author\/curtis-moldrich\/\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/car-images.bauersecure.com\/wp-images\/14235\/85x85\/curtisauthor2023.jpg?quality=90)\"><\/a><figcaption>\n<p class=\"author-name\">\n\t\t\tBy <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carmagazine.co.uk\/author\/curtis-moldrich\/\">Curtis Moldrich<\/a>\n\t\t<\/p>\n<p class=\"author-quote\">CAR&#8217;s Digital Editor, F1 and sim-racing enthusiast. 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