Gasgoo Munich- In 2026, China's automotive industry is accelerating its transition toward electrification, intelligentization and globalization. From technological breakthroughs and stronger supply chain collaboration to expanding global market presence, industry leaders are driving innovation and transformation through strategic vision, bold decisions and practical action.
Progress depends not only on advances in technology and products, but also on the vision and long-term commitment of the people behind them. These leaders push boundaries, turn innovation into real-world applications, explore new paths for business growth and global expansion, and foster collaboration across the automotive value chain. The Gasgoo Awards' China Automotive Industry Influential Figure Award recognizes their contributions to technological innovation, business development and industrial progress.
Under this year's theme, "CHINA SOLUTIONS, GLOBAL VALUE," these leaders are helping shape the future of China's automotive industry and strengthen its global competitiveness. From technological breakthroughs to industrial applications, and from domestic growth to global collaboration, they are expanding the reach of China's automotive innovation and contributing to the transformation of the global industry.
Hosted by Gasgoo, the ceremony of the 8th Gasgoo Awards concluded successfully in Shanghai on October 23, 2026.
The honorees of "the 8th Gasgoo Awards for Influential Figures in China's Automotive Industry" are as follows (in no particular order):
• Mr. Shawn Li | Global Vice President and President of China, BorgWarner (China) Investment Co., Ltd.
• Mr. Heiko Lässig | Managing Director of HELLA Corporate Center Asia and Executive Vice President of Finance & Controlling China, FORVIA HELLA
• Ms. Juan Ai | President of Asia Pacific, Antolin
• Mr. Field Sun | Senior Vice President and General Manager of the Automotive and Industrial & Commercial Transportation Businesses in China, TE
• Mr. Wang Chenglong | Vice President and Managing Director of Asia, Gentherm
• Mr. Kaishun Li | CEO, ASIMCO
• Mr. Li Linfeng | Founder and CEO, HIWAY
We extend our warmest congratulations to all the winners.
Embracing change and driving innovation, Gasgoo remains committed to its mission: "Discover great companies. Promote great technologies. Empower automotive professionals." As an information services platform dedicated to the automotive industry, Gasgoo launched the 2026 Gasgoo Awards Top 100 Players of China's New Automotive Supply Chain. The program spans key sectors including ADAS/AD, smart cockpits, intelligent chassis, automotive-grade chips, automotive software and AI, powertrain electrification and EV charging & battery swapping, vehicle body and interior & exterior, new materials and advanced manufacturing, and embodied intelligence and cross-industry technologies. Through the awards, we aim to identify outstanding companies and cutting-edge technologies, set industry benchmarks, and support the high-quality development of China's automotive industry.
To continue recognizing companies and individuals demonstrating outstanding leadership and lasting impact in supply chain innovation, technological breakthroughs and sustainable development, preliminary applications for the 2027 Gasgoo Awards are now open. More than a competition for recognition, the awards bring together the forces shaping innovation and the future of the automotive industry. We welcome innovators from across the global automotive industry to apply.
