ADAS

From One-Way Input to Two-Way Flow: Chinese Smart Driving and Battery Technologies Enter the Global Systems of Multinational Automakers

Starting in the third quarter of 2026, the HS8 driver assistance system developed by CARIZON will be installed in seven models from Volkswagen's three joint ventures in China; the Neue Klasse BMW iX3 will offer a smart driving system co-developed with Momenta as standard across the lineup. From power battery technology licensing to global lidar market share, China's supply chain and AI capabilities are extending outward along with multinational automakers' systems. This article reviews the relevant data and cooperation models, and points out that this is not a simple "one-way export," but a two-way flow of technology, knowledge and industrial capability.

4814 days ago

WEY V8X/V9X Dual Flagships Debut at Chengdu Auto Show, Starting from 226,800 Yuan

At the 2026 Chengdu Auto Show, WEY unveiled its Guiyuan S platform dual flagships — the V8X and V9X — and commenced deliveries. The V8X, a large five-seat mid-size SUV, starts at 226,800 yuan with a 402km pure-electric range. The V9X, a full-size six-seat flagship priced at 331,800–389,800 yuan, features the Coffee Pilot 4 advanced driver-assistance system. Both models showcase Great Wall Motors' technical depth in the premium NEV segment through 800V fast charging, dual-chamber air suspension, and rear-wheel steering.

52522 days ago

Starting at 115,900 RMB, ID.ERA 5S Enters the 150K Plug-in Hybrid Sedan Market

On August 11, 2026, SAIC Volkswagen officially opened pre-orders for the ID.ERA 5S, the first sedan in the ID.ERA series. The car comes in four configurations with limited-time pricing from 115,900 to 145,900 RMB. As a German plug-in hybrid smart sedan, it features the Xingyun Smart Drive, Yunqi Smart Cockpit, Golden Hybrid, and Golden Standard technologies, bringing city NOA to the 150K joint-venture sedan segment for the first time.

40623 days ago

Geely Galaxy A7 Hits 100,000 Sales in First Year, EM Variant Starts Under $14,000

Geely Galaxy A7 cumulative sales surpassed 100,000 units on its first anniversary. The 2026 lineup offers EM PHEV and EV dual variants starting at 97,800 yuan, redefining mid-size family sedan value with 2,150km combined range and 2L-class fuel consumption.

53723 days ago

Starting at 89,900 RMB, 2027 Arrizo 8 PRO Redefines Smart Sedans with Oil-Electric Intelligence

On August 10, 2026, Chery launched the 2027 Arrizo 8 PRO in Ordos. The model offers 5 configurations with official pricing from 113,900 to 145,900 RMB, while trade-in subsidies bring the entry price down to 89,900 RMB. Featuring the Snapdragon 8255 chip and Falcon 500 ADAS, the car aims to bridge the intelligence gap between gasoline and electric vehicles.

23424 days ago

Changan and Huawei Sign AI Strategic Partnership, Moving from "Feature Adoption" to "Foundation Sharing"

This week's global auto industry highlights: Changan deepens strategic cooperation with Huawei in AI and computing power; Bosch's fourth-gen MPC4 camera lands 200+ projects across 40+ models; Porsche plans to form a 2026-2027 emissions pool with XPENG to avoid EU carbon fines.

42028 days ago

Horizon Starry Chip Secures High-End Cockpit Designation: First Domestic Cabin-Driving Integrated Chip Enters Mainstream OEM

Horizon Robotics ecosystem partner Pateo secured a high-end AI cockpit designation from a leading domestic NEV OEM, with the system built on the Horizon Starry® chip. This marks the industry's first designation for a high-end AI cockpit powered entirely by a domestic cabin-driving-integrated chip. The Starry chip's single-chip design reduces in-vehicle hardware footprint by roughly 50% and cuts comprehensive hardware costs by 1,500 to 4,000 yuan per vehicle.

48329 days ago

Seres' 970K Owners Use ADAS Daily: AI Reconstructs Auto Manufacturing Paradigm

Seres Group Director Kang Bo stated AI has evolved from an efficiency tool into a business reconstruction engine covering the entire chain from R&D to service. As of June 30, 2026, over 970,000 AITO owners use intelligent driving assistance daily, with assisted driving accounting for half of total mileage and cumulative distance surpassing 8.3 billion kilometers. Seres' super factory deploys over 3,000 robots and adopts a "factory-within-factory" model embedding CATL production lines.

46329 days ago

NIO, Chery, Xiaomi Each Invest 158M Yuan: Why OEMs Are Binding to CXMT Chips

NIO, Chery, and Xiaomi announced respective investments of 158 million yuan each in CXMT, China's leading memory chip manufacturer. CXMT's DRAM products are widely used in automotive IVI, ADAS, and other auto electronics. The joint investment reflects the auto industry's high concern for chip supply chain security.

17430 days ago

Avatr VP's "Huawei Cooperation Not Necessary" Comment: Why Did It Shake the Market?

On August 8, Avatr VP Yong Jun stated at a media event that cooperation with Huawei is not a "necessary item," triggering widespread market concern. On August 10, Avatr urgently responded that the statement was misinterpreted and emphasized that the partnership with Huawei remains solid. The incident reflects the delicate balance between automakers and tech companies in the smart EV era.

54530 days ago

15th Five-Year Plan Auto Strategic Shift: From Scale Advantages to Systemic Competitiveness

On August 12, Wang Xianbin, VP of Gasgoo Research Institute, delivered a speech at a Bosch Huayu training session, offering deep insights into China's auto industry strategic transformation during the 15th Five-Year Plan. Industry profit margins have fallen from 7.8% to 3.8%, with the 250,000-350,000 yuan bracket as the only growth segment. Exports have evolved from a "second growth curve" into a "lifeline," with the intelligent electric supply chain becoming the core lever for rebuilding overseas competitiveness.

27932 days ago

BYD Tang EV Debuts with Full-Domain 1000V Architecture: A Deep Dive into Its Supply Chain

The BYD Tang EV flagship electric SUV has launched with a full-domain 1000V high-voltage platform, second-generation Blade Battery, and God's Eye 5.0 ADAS. Priced between 239,900 and 309,900 CNY, the model showcases BYD's "core in-house + open collaboration" supply chain strategy with FinDreams handling the powertrain and Nvidia, RoboSense, and Bosch supplying smart driving and chassis components.

30638 days ago