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VW China Self-Developed L2++ ADAS to Launch This Year, Horizon Robotics Chips Power Smart Driving Democratization

VW China Self-Developed L2++ ADAS to Launch This Year, Horizon Robotics Chips Power Smart Driving Democratization

Volkswagen Group China, through its intelligent driving capability center CARIZON, has launched its first-generation self-developed full-scenario driving assistance (L2++ ADAS) product HS8. Starting Q3 2026, it will be equipped on 7 new models across three joint ventures. The system uses Horizon Robotics Journey 6 series chips, offering both pure vision and lidar-equipped variants, marking VW's strategic shift from supplier dependency to full-stack self-development in China.

2834 days ago
Starting at 115,900 RMB, ID.ERA 5S Enters the 150K Plug-in Hybrid Sedan Market

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.

3575 days ago