Robotaxis, driver-assist systems and the long road to full autonomy. Launches, disengagements and regulatory fights.
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Changan Auto chairman Zhu Huarong proposes insurance products for autonomous driving in NPC suggestions. Calls for revising traffic laws to enable consumer-scale AD sales and faster standards release.
IT之家 · 199d ago
Tech leaders at China's Two Sessions discuss breaking barriers for autonomous driving commercialization. Xiaomi's Lei Jun draws key red lines, while Fu Qiang points strategic directions.
钛媒体 · 199d ago
Huawei unveiled the world's highest-production 896-line dual optical path LiDAR at its HarmonyOS Intelligent Mobility event, boasting superior detection of distant low obstacles. It enhances safety in extreme conditions but adds 1-2万 to premium models like Zunjie S800 and Wenjie M9.
Huxiu (虎嗅) · 199d ago
Xiaomi's next-generation SU7 is arriving in 492 stores across 143 Chinese cities including Beijing and Shanghai. Users can locate nearby showrooms via the Xiaomi Auto App.
IT之家 · 199d ago
The Haobo A800 extended-range flagship, starting at 189,800 yuan, now incorporates the same 896-line radar previously used in the premium Zunjie model. This upgrade brings ultra-luxury sensor hardware to a mainstream price point.
Ifanr (爱范儿) · 199d ago
Xiaomi's Lei Jun proposes updating driver's exams to cover smart driving amid L2 misuse accidents. Over 40% consumers confuse L2 with autonomy; complaints surged 300%.
虎嗅 · 199d ago
Black Sesame Intelligent forecasts 2025 revenue exceeding 800M RMB, up over 68.7% YoY. Growth driven by high-tier ADAS mass production, L2-L3 commercial vehicles, L4 unmanned logistics shipments, and surging robot business.
36氪 · 199d ago
Haobo A800 launches at 18.98万 RMB with Huawei's 896-line LiDAR and ADS 4.1, matching luxury Zunjie S800 specs at half price. Features advanced chassis, efficient increaser powertrain, and HarmonyOS 5 with AI agents.
虎嗅 · 200d ago
Hongmeng Zhixing unveiled its new-generation dual optical path image-grade LiDAR at a tech renewal event on March 4. Flagship models Zunjie S800 and Wenjie M9 are first to feature the global production highest-spec 896-line LiDAR.
36氪 · 200d ago
Geely has completed integration of its intelligent assisted driving division. This marks the first interview with new leader Chen Qi.
Huxiu (虎嗅) · 200d ago
Wenjie and Zunjie models raise prices while introducing pixel-level laser radar. This pulls vehicle perception into the imaging era.
Ifanr (爱范儿) · 201d ago
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.
Huxiu (虎嗅) · 201d ago
Geely Galaxy's first hardcore off-road SUV 'Warship' undergoes Nordic winter testing, eyeing 2026 Beijing Auto Show launch. It boasts GVMC control, AI smart 4WD, and lidar-enabled high-order ADAS.
IT之家 · 201d ago
NIO CEO Li Bin announced the ES9 technology release on April 9 during a live stream. It features China's first production steer-by-wire system, integrated active suspension, full-car SkyOS, Shenji NX9031 smart driving chip, and 900V architecture.
36氪 · 201d ago
NIO's Ledao L90 LiDAR variant will launch in Q2 alongside the pure vision model, offering dual intelligent driving options. Both support high-level NOA and safety features, with LiDAR version slightly higher priced due to added hardware.
IT之家 · 202d ago
Huawei Qiankun intelligent driving system has accumulated over 8.7 billion km of assisted driving mileage with 1.36 million monthly active users (95.4% penetration). In February, it actively avoided 327,000 potential collisions and saw over 40 million parking-to-parking uses.
IT之家 · 202d ago
XPeng launched the pure electric X9 MPV starting at 309,800 RMB. Its intelligent driving system completes full routes 1 minute faster than navigation estimates.
Ifanr (爱范儿) · 202d ago
均勝電子首款L3級智駕域控計劃2027年年中量產，搭載某頭部車企车型。其L4智駕域控即將用於低速無人物流車。
36氪 · 203d ago
Hongmeng Zhixing released its Spring Festival Huawei Qiankun ADS travel report, revealing over 90% active assisted driving users. The system proactively avoided 81,000 potential collisions during the period.
IT之家 · 204d ago
Xiaomi delivered over 20,000 vehicles in February 2026, primarily the YU7 model. January deliveries topped 39,000 with YU7 sales at 37,869 units.
IT之家 · 204d ago
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.
虎嗅 · 205d ago
The piece highlights 'Leap + Thousand Miles' modes creating crisis for Weili Xiaoxiao in intelligent driving. It predicts that AD companies must evolve into large model firms.
钛媒体 · 205d ago
Xiaomi Auto granted patent for generating autonomous driving algorithm evaluation reports via LLMs. Process: Acquire eval data, select targeted prompts by data/algorithm type, input to LLM for report output.
36氪 · 205d ago
Blue lights signaling intelligent driving (NOA/NGP) proliferate on Chinese highways, with 2025 city NOA penetration at 11.6% and Huawei/XPeng logging massive usage. Other drivers avoid, follow, or provoke them, while systems exhibit conservative, aggressive, or quirky behaviors like honking or sign misreads.
虎嗅 · 205d ago
Huawei Qiankun and GAC's Qijing brand launch 'Explorer' co-creation plan with 6 perks like priority vehicle trials. Open recruitment via app until Mar 2026.
IT之家 · 205d ago
Autonomous driving is surging toward commercialization by 2030. It brings waves of business opportunities alongside regulatory overhauls.
钛媒体 · 206d ago
Global carmakers like Stellantis, Ford face EV losses, prompting fuel car upgrades with AI driving tech. Chinese policy stabilizes fuel consumption; models like Audi Q5L with Huawei Qiankun and Geely Star series integrate NOA.
虎嗅 · 207d ago
A 2019 Tesla Model X owner paid 56,000 RMB for FSD in August 2019 but has not received it after nearly 7 years. Tesla service center suggested the purchase but now refuses refund.
cnBeta (Full RSS) · 208d ago
A university freshman received a Tesla internship offer for the core Robotaxi team during their first summer break. This exemplifies Elon Musk's unconventional approach to talent recruitment, bypassing traditional experience requirements.
cnBeta (Full RSS) · 208d ago
Tesla filed objections with the USPTO against French beverage maker Unibev's 'Cybercab' trademark application. The company raised five issues, including fraud allegations.
36氪 · 208d ago