Overview

• Huawei’s smart car chief Jin Yuzhi said HUAWEI ADS is now installed in over 1 million vehicles across 28 models, logging 5 billion assisted kilometers and 2.71 million potential collisions avoided, with ADS 4 already rolling out over the air.
• Jin outlined targets to debut a highway-focused L3 solution in 2025, pursue scaled highway L3 and pilot city L4 in 2026 subject to regulation, and reach scaled L3 with city L4 entering commercial use in 2027.
• Li Auto began deliveries of the i6 from its Changzhou plant, pricing from 249,800 yuan with a CLTC-rated 720 km range and 5C LFP fast-charging battery.
• Mercedes-Benz China said the all-electric CLA will go on sale in October after opening presales on Sept. 25 at 259,000–299,000 yuan, featuring an 800-volt platform, two-speed gearbox, Momenta-assisted driving, and up to 866 km CLTC range.
• Qianli Tech announced an 18‑month robotaxi plan including an L4 solution release around mid‑2026, scaled deployment in 10 cities, and over 1,000 vehicles per city, while its chairman said a Mercedes partnership will be tightly integrated; separately, Zhuimi was reported to claim over 15 billion yuan in orders as outside analysts questioned the originality of its touted ‘global first’ door patents.