Overview
- Xiaomi said on Monday that its YU7 GT completed a company‑reported fully autonomous lap of the Nürburgring in 10:29.483 with no driver or remote control, a test the company framed as an extreme validation of its autonomy software.
- BYD launched the Denza N8L Flash Charge on Tuesday, priced from 319,800 yuan, with deliveries starting the same day and the company confirming its new ‘迪迪虾’ super intelligent agent will be included to handle multi‑step commands and phone‑ecosystem integration.
- Also on Tuesday BYD adjusted flash‑charge ownership rules for certain models so buyers who pick up vehicles within the dealer‑notified pickup window keep flash‑charge benefits, a change tied to commercial rollout timing.
- SoftBank told shareholders on Wednesday that it has begun robot mass production at a factory, plans to complete a 2026 purchase of ABB’s robotics arm, and disclosed major ground data‑center projects including an Ohio plan while publicly questioning the near‑term practicality of space‑based data centers.
- Li Auto introduced the new L8 on Wednesday and its CEO defended range‑extender technology by citing a claimed full‑load range of 1,779.5 km and low energy and fuel use, underscoring that automakers are pursuing different technical paths as products reach market.