BYD Geely Adopt NVIDIA DRIVE for L4 AV
BYD and Geely develop Level 4 AV programs using NVIDIA DRIVE Hyperion platform. It integrates compute, sensors, networking, and safety for faster validation and deployment. Nissan also builds L4 program on it.
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VW First Customer for XPeng Gen2 VLA
XPeng held a launch event for its second-generation VLA intelligent driving system. CEO He Xiaopeng announced Volkswagen as the first customer. Reported by Sina Tech.
China EVs Turn into AI Arms Race
Chinese EV makers are stacking identical AI features to survive price wars, shifting from battery range to driver assistance systems and powerful chips. Competition now emphasizes in-car AI functions. This evolves the auto industry's focus in the world's largest car market.
Ford CEO Praises Chinese EV AI
Ford CEO Jim Farley praises Xiaomi SU7's AI features and BYD's integration after personal testing, but opposes US imports amid tariffs. US automakers retreat from EVs, writing off billions while China advances in software-defined vehicles.
China's 9-Series EV Battle Ignites
Chinese automakers like BYD, NIO, and Li Auto are launching over 10 high-end '9-series' flagships in Q1, targeting wealthy buyers with large (5.2m+), highly intelligent SUVs/MPVs priced above 300k RMB. Amid price wars and market consolidation, this battle seeks premium profits and luxury redefinition via smart driving and cockpits. Fiercest rivalry expected in business segment.
New Audi A6L Pre-Sale with Huawei ADAS
FAW Audi starts pre-sale for all-new A6L at 32.3万元起, with major exterior redesign and Huawei Qiankun intelligent driving. Dual LiDAR enables full-scenario assisted driving optimized for Chinese roads, including memory parking and remote features. Prices drop over 10万元 vs prior model.
SAIC-GM Plans 30+ New EVs in 3 Years
SAIC-GM announced over 30 new or refreshed models for the next three years at its 2026 dealer summit, spanning EVs and PHEVs. Buick Zhijing Shijia pure EV launches March 17 with 632km range, 900V fast charging, and AI voice interaction. Upcoming Zhijing E7 and Cadillac Kaiweide integrate Momenta AI driving tech.
XPeng's 2026 AI Bet: No Plan B
XPeng faces sales pressure in early 2026 amid EV market slump, lagging competitors with 15,256 deliveries in Feb. Chairman He Xiaopeng criticizes L2 ADAS and pushes AI autonomy, launching second-gen VLA and X9 EV. Plans 7 super range-extender models to balance AI dreams with market realities.
German Autos Boost China AI Driving
German Chancellor Merz criticizes BMW, Mercedes, VW for EV strategy failures in China. BMW to launch localized new-gen iX3 in 2026 with native智驾; Mercedes partners Momenta for full-scenario ADAS on CLA. VW pushes 'oil-electric same智' to upgrade legacy fleets.
Lithium, Chips, Tax Pressures Reshape Auto Chain
Rising lithium prices, tightening automotive-grade storage chip supply, and NEV purchase tax adjustments are piling pressure on China's auto industry. These factors are accelerating supply chain restructuring and interest pattern shifts. The sector is entering a critical phase of ecosystem reconstruction and upgrades.