137th Canton Fair Showcases China's Automotive Innovation: Green Tech and Global Expansion Take Center Stage
Guangzhou, China – April 25, 2025
The 137th China Import and Export Fair (Canton Fair), held from April 15 to May 5, 2025, has emerged as a pivotal platform for automotive industry innovation, with Chinese manufacturers unveiling cutting-edge technologies and strategic global expansion plans. Against the backdrop of surging demand for green mobility and smart manufacturing, automotive exhibitors dominated the spotlight, highlighting China’s growing influence in reshaping global supply chains.
- New Energy Vehicles (NEVs) Drive Export Momentum
China National Heavy Duty Truck Group (Sinotruk) made waves with its lightweight commercial vehicle lineup, including the Pioneer V EV, a fully electric wide-body van designed for global markets. Featuring a 506 km range, L2+ autonomous driving capabilities, and modular customization for specialized uses like ambulances and refrigerated transport, the model attracted buyers from Africa, the Middle East, and Southeast Asia, with muLtiple provisional agreements signed on-site39. Sinotruk’s Bosheng Commercial Pickup, equipped with a 2.0T diesel engine and cold-start technology for -40°C environments, further underscored China’s ambition to lead in rugged, tech-driven utility vehicles9. - Breakthroughs in Automotive Aftermarket Solutions
Zhaoqing Carless Industrial Co., a leader in automotive film technology, debuted its next-generation TPU electroplated color-changing filmsand carbon-fiber protective coatings. Offering 300+ customizable colors and a 30% faster application process, the products secured over $1 million in orders on the first day, with buyers praising their UV resistance and cost-efficiency17. The company’s focus on emerging markets, including ASEAN and BRI nations, aligns with China’s push to diversify trade partnerships amid shifting global dynamics1. - Green Tech and Smart Energy Systems
CARKU, a top-tier battery solutions provider, unveiled its intelligent start-stop lithium systemfor commercial trucks. Combining ultra-low-temperature resilience (-40°C), real-time monitoring via smartphone apps, and patented safety features, the system addresses rising demand for sustainable logistics solutions. Preliminary deals with international clients signal strong market confidence in China’s green energy transition5. - Strategic Global Partnerships
The fair also facilitated high-level collaborations. Sinotruk emphasized plans to deepen ties with BRI countries, leveraging the Canton Fair’s global buyer network to accelerate overseas production hubs9. Meanwhile, Carless highlighted a 25% annual growth rate in emerging markets, driven by R&D investments and patent-protected innovations1.
Industry Outlook
With over 200,000 overseas buyers attending, the 137th Canton Fair reaffirmed China’s role as a linchpin in automotive innovation and cross-border trade. As Li Xingqian, spokesperson for China’s Ministry of Commerce, noted: “The convergence of green tech and global collaboration here will redefine industry standards for years to come.”
This edition of the Canton Fair not only spotlighted China’s automotive prowess but also set the stage for a new era of intelligent, sustainable mobility solutions worldwide.
