Overview
- Xiaomi said its HAD Enhanced v4 assisted driving stack will roll out within days, adding upgraded AEB with new low‑speed front and rear protection ranges and AES emergency steering that passed China Automotive Technology testing.
- Avita and Huawei upgraded to an HI PLUS co‑creation model with a plan for 17 joint products by 2030, and Avita’s chairman said four co‑created models are slated for next year alongside channel integration via Huawei’s QianKun app and pending IPO steps to be disclosed per regulations.
- SAIC Maxus debuted the L4‑based RoboVAN and RoboBUS trained on over 2 billion km of real‑world data, introduced mapless “Hongtu” algorithms and a dual‑redundant L4 skateboard chassis, and deepened energy‑network cooperation with CATL, whose swap stations now top 800.
- Great Wall released its VLA driving model and previewed the CP Master assisted driving system, set to launch first on Weipai, while GAC said Huawei‑linked “Jie/Jing” collaborations will retain distinct brand positioning rather than become homogeneous.
- BYD announced a strategic partnership with Midea to link vehicles with home appliances, enabling in‑car control of household devices and home‑based vehicle management as part of a broader “people‑car‑home” ecosystem push.