In 2024, China's automotive interior market reached RMB 138.3 billion with smart interiors growing 15% annually. This article examines the shift from static to interactive interiors, strategies for aftermarket companies, and opportunities at the 2026 Yasn Expo for scenario-based and subscription-based smart cockpit solutions.

China Equipment Management Association and Lingchong New Energy have entered a strategic partnership to promote R&D, market expansion, and standard-setting for smart EV charging, battery swapping, and microgrid solutions, enhancing aftermarket services and driving high-quality growth in China’s EV industry.

Chery Automobile’s overseas exports have surpassed 5 million units, marking a new milestone for Chinese carmakers. Sales in Europe surged 11 times in 2024, with NEVs making up 45%. Through localized factories, ultra-fast charging, and integrated zero-carbon solutions, Chery is redefining global mobility.

In 2025, AI smart cockpits become the new battleground for automakers. Multi-modal interaction, cloud-edge AI models, and emotional computing are enhancing user experience. AR HUDs and screenless designs, combined with privacy and safety measures, are redefining the next-generation intelligent car cabin.

CATL unveils Ning Charger, a smart microgrid solution combining solar power, energy storage, ultra-fast EV charging, and AI battery inspection. This system boosts efficiency, enhances battery transparency, supports grid stability, and demonstrates China’s innovation in global energy networks.

The 2025 Global Top 100 Auto Parts ranking signals a major industry shift as China emerges with strong growth. Rising EV and smart component demand, supply chain localization, and dual fuel-electric strategies are transforming the global automotive aftermarket and setting new competition rules.