Event Recap | Carlinx and Mapbox Jointly Launch Global Smart Fleet & Connected Vehicle Solution at BIAE 2026
During the 2026 Beijing International Automotive Exhibition (BIAE 2026), Carlinx, a leading intelligent mobility provider, officially launched its gloal smart fleet connected vehicle solution, Hyper Fleet, jointly developed with Mapbox, the world's leading geolocation intelligence platform.
Built on the principle of “rooted in China, empowering the world,” the campaign focuses on the rising wave of Chinese EV exports. Targeting key usage scenarios such as global car rental, ride-hailing, urban logistics, and financial leasing, the solution delivers one‑stop intelligent connectivity, high‑precision navigation, and fleet management services. It aims to enhance the smart experience and commercial value of Chinese vehicles operating overseas, creating a new “technology + ecosystem + operations” ecosystem for global mutual benefit.
“Going global is not simply about selling cars – it's about making every vehicle stay connected, intelligent, and operational abroad. That's exactly why Mapbox and Carlinx have come together,” said Peter Sirota, CEO of Mapbox.
Below is an excerpt from Peter Sirota's keynote speech:
Mapbox's mission is to provide intelligent location capabilities for every moving device. Over the past decade, we have served more than two million developers worldwide – from autonomous driving to logistics optimization, from navigation applications to visual analytics.
In this collaboration, Mapbox plays three clear roles:
A unified global high‑quality map and navigation capability.
Flexible LBS algorithms and a location intelligence engine.
Global enterprise customer channels.
Mapbox provides the “location brain,” while Carlinx builds the “connectivity and operations backbone.” This combination is unique anywhere in the world.
Our deep cooperation with Carlinx is not a simple integration project – it is a long‑term, open, and win‑win global ecosystem. We will continue to invest technology, channels, and resources to make Lingyun Mobility the preferred intelligent foundation for fleet operations worldwide.
Frank Luo, CEO of Carlinx, stated: “What Peter said – going global is not simply about selling cars – has been the belief of Carlinx since its founding. Today, launching Lingyun Mobility together with Mapbox at the Beijing Auto Show, we have finally turned that belief into a truly deployable, operable, and value‑added global smart fleet solution.”
Below is an excerpt from Frank Luo speech:
Peter mentioned a striking number: more than 70% of exported vehicles are in a state of “digital disconnection.” As a technology company deeply serving Chinese automakers, we have witnessed every detail of this problem:
A Chinese EV sold in Europe – the local rental company cannot remotely lock the vehicle or check its battery level in real time.
A logistics truck running in Southeast Asia – dispatchers can only ask “where are you?” over the phone.
A ride‑hailing vehicle in the Middle East - the driver uses a mobile phone with a third‑party navigation app, while the vehicle infotainment screen becomes a decoration.
These are not technology issues, but a lack of “connectivity + location intelligence.” Carlinx excels at connectivity and operations; Mapbox excels at maps and location algorithms. Our partnership fills exactly that gap. As Peter put it clearly: Mapbox provides the “location brain,” and Carlinx builds the “connectivity and operations backbone.”
Concretely:
Carlinx is responsible for global communication connectivity, IoT platform, fleet management platform, hardware solutions (aftermarket), and deep integration with Chinese automakers.
Mapbox provides global high‑precision maps, real‑time navigation, LBS algorithms, and global enterprise customer channels.
Without Mapbox's location intelligence, our fleet platform would be like a navigator without a map. Without Carlinx’s connectivity and operations capabilities, Mapbox’s algorithms could never reach those “dormant vehicles.” Neither of us can be missing.
The globalization of China's new energy vehicles is at a turning point – from “selling products” to “selling services.” Whoever helps OEMs build a complete "vehicle‑cloud‑service” closed loop overseas will become the infrastructure of the next decade.
Carlinx is rooted in China and understands the R&D pace, overseas pain points, and business models of Chinese automakers better than anyone. Mapbox is the leader in global location platforms. Our cooperation is only the beginning. Going forward, Carlinx and Mapbox will continue to invest technology, channels, and resources to serve more fleet operators and OEMs worldwide.
“Rooted in China, intelligently connecting the world” is Carlinx's founding aspiration and our shared commitment with Mapbox. Let us awaken every Chinese vehicle on global roads – and make every mile more valuable.
