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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.

4773 days ago

Roewe Jiayue 07 Debuts Globally: First 150K-Yuan SUV with Momenta R7 World Model

On August 13, 2026, Roewe Jiayue 07 made its global debut and opened blind orders. As the world's first AI-native vehicle co-created by SAIC Roewe and Volcano Engine, it features Momenta R7 world model ADAS and Doubao LLM 2.0, delivering 1,480km CLTC combined range.

24522 days ago

IM L6 Pre-Sale Opens at $21,990: 850km Range + Full Wire-Controlled Chassis

On August 18, 2026, the all-new IM L6 officially opened for pre-sale with five models priced from 219,900 yuan. Positioned as a mid-size pure electric coupe, the vehicle is built on a full-domain 800V NEO powertrain architecture. The Pro Max variant delivers up to 850km of CLTC range, while the entire lineup features full wire-controlled chassis and LiDAR-equipped intelligent driving systems. A Prof. Jimmy Choo co-branded limited edition was also launched simultaneously.

35724 days ago

Buick Zhijing L7 EV Launched: Starting at 169,900 Yuan with 702km Range

The Buick Zhijing L7 pure electric version officially launched on August 19, 2026, as a mid-to-large size EV sedan. It features standard 800V high-voltage architecture, 702km CLTC range, and 6C ultra-fast charging across all trims. Launch promotional pricing starts at 169,900 yuan, with national subsidies bringing the effective starting price down to 155,900 yuan. The vehicle is equipped with an 80.6kWh CATL LFP battery, the Xiaoyao intelligent driving system powered by Momenta R6, and a Qualcomm 8775 intelligent cockpit.

35424 days ago

City NOA Penetration First Breaks 15%: Momenta at 61%, ADAS Becomes Must-Have

In May 2026, city NOA penetration in passenger vehicles first broke 15%, up over 5 percentage points from 2024. Momenta holds 61.06% of third-party supplier market. Chip share: NVIDIA 39.43%, Horizon 22.82%, Huawei 16.89%. McKinsey survey shows nearly 80% of consumers view city NOA as a must-have.

26328 days ago

L3/L4 Mandatory National Standard Effective July 2027: AD Safety Baseline Set

China's L3/L4 autonomous driving mandatory national standard (GB 44721—2026) will take effect on July 1, 2027, establishing unified safety准入 baselines. Meanwhile, Deepal S05 launched at 115,900 yuan with LiDAR and end-to-end algorithms, while Stelato G9 pre-sold at 439,800 yuan with L3 ADAS.

20434 days ago

ID.ERA 5X Filed + 5S Pre-Sale: SAIC VW's EV Counterattack

In August, SAIC Volkswagen's ID.ERA series made major moves: ID.ERA 5X completed MIIT filing as a compact pure electric SUV with 155kW motor and CATL LFP battery; ID.ERA 5S announced pre-sales on August 11 with 1.5L PHEV system and "Xingyun" ADAS, exceeding 2000km combined range.

25734 days ago

SAIC-GM Renews for 20 Years: JV 2.0 Era Begins with 30 NEV Rollout Plan

SAIC Motor and General Motors officially signed a 20-year strategic renewal on August 5, 2026, extending their joint venture to 2047. SAIC-GM plans to launch 30 new energy vehicles by 2030. In H1 2026, NEV sales reached nearly 50,000 units, up 81% year-on-year, with a 20% penetration rate ranking first among mainstream joint ventures.

36436 days ago

Momenta Becomes First Chinese Firm with Germany-Wide L4 Testing Permit

Momenta secures Germany-wide Level 4 autonomous-driving testing approval from KBA, becoming the first Chinese company with such authorization and paving the way for European Robotaxi commercialization.

25144 days ago

Momenta Secures Germany L4 Testing Permit, First Chinese AV Firm Approved for Nationwide Urban Tests

On July 29, 2026, Momenta announced it received approval from Germany's Federal Motor Transport Authority (KBA) to conduct Level 4 autonomous driving tests on urban roads across Germany. This marks a major breakthrough for Momenta's European expansion.

47545 days ago

Momenta Robovan Scales Operations in Suzhou, R7 World Model Powers New Scenarios

Momenta's Robovan unmanned delivery service has officially launched scaled operations in Suzhou Xiangcheng, leveraging the R7 world model and a "map-free solution" backed by over 12 billion km of real-world driving data. This marks the latest expansion of the company's world model technology from passenger vehicles to logistics scenarios.

40345 days ago

Momenta Robotaxi Lands in Shenzhen, Autonomous Race Accelerates

Momenta announced its Robotaxi unit secured road testing approval in Shenzhen, with field trials set to commence. This marks the first deployment of Momenta's full-scenario platform technology in a core Greater Bay Area city, signaling a new phase in its "mass-produced vehicles + unmanned fleet" dual-track strategy.

56952 days ago