smart cockpit

Dongfeng Forthing Xinghai V6 Officially Launched: Three Models, Benefit Price from RMB 99,900

The mid-to-large SUV Xinghai V6, jointly developed by Dongfeng Fengxing and Huawei, launched on September 19 with three models, priced from 104,900 yuan to 124,900 yuan, with entitlement prices from 99,900 yuan to 119,900 yuan. The new car offers two CLTC pure electric ranges of 400 km and 510 km, is equipped with Huawei Qiankun Smart Driving ADS 5 SE and a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8295 cockpit, has a wheelbase of 2,900 mm, and offers six- or seven-seat options. The article also analyzes, from the perspectives of supply chain expansion downward and going overseas, the popularization of its intelligent configurations, as well as compliance and localization challenges.

38723 days ago

GM Reboots CarPlay; Maserati Taps Huawei and JAC for EV Production

In September 2026, General Motors announced it would reintegrate Apple CarPlay, with the new split-screen interface to be used first in the 2027 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra pickups. In the same period, Maserati plans to partner with Huawei and JAC, adopting the HarmonyOS Intelligent Mobility platform, intelligent driving and electric drive technologies, and JAC manufacturing to restart its pure electric models through SKD final assembly in Italy. In 2025, Maserati's global shipments were less than 8,000 units, with an adjusted loss of 198 million euros and a negative profit margin of 27.3%. The two cases show that the reverse export of Chinese automotive technology is accelerating, but the results remain to be tested.

20825 days ago

From Product Export to Systemic Roots: The Three Stages of Deep Globalization in the Automotive Supply Chain and the Talent Imperative

On September 9, 2026, the 20th anniversary celebration of the Automotive Talent Committee of the China Talent Research Society was held. Fu Yuwu, Yang Hong, and others discussed supply chain globalization: technology windows such as electrical/electronic architecture, smart cockpits, and intelligent driving are opening opportunities for Chinese suppliers, but winning orders is only admission. Building plants, R&D, ESG compliance, and cross-cultural system capabilities determine whether they can take root, while interdisciplinary talent ultimately determines how far they can go.

18933 days ago

Xiaomi Pengcheng N70/N90 Debut in Range-Extended SUV Market

From September 7 to 13, at least seven new vehicles launched in China. Xiaomi's Pengcheng N70/N90 marks its entry into the range-extended SUV market, alongside the Cadillac XT5 PHEV, Geely Galaxy TT, and IM LS6, covering price bands from 200,000 to over one million RMB.

25033 days ago

Auto Intelligence Shifts from Horsepower to Computing Power

The automotive industry is undergoing a profound shift from horsepower to computing power, with AI chips transforming into the new engine of vehicles as the software-defined era accelerates.

32035 days ago

Qijing GX7 Pre-sale Starts at 249,900 Yuan, New Player Enters Large Five-Seat SUV Segment

The Qijing GX7, a product of the GAC-Huawei collaboration, officially opened for pre-sale at a starting price of 249,900 yuan, targeting the large five-seat SUV market amid intense competition.

40935 days ago

Desay SV Leads Smart Cockpit Market as Local Suppliers Accelerate AR-HUD Adoption

In H1 2026, China's passenger vehicle smart cockpit market continued rapid growth, with competition further differentiated across domain controllers, HUDs, chips, and voice interaction. Desay SV leads the domain controller market with 14.9% share, Qualcomm dominates chip supply with 71.4%, and local suppliers are expanding aggressively in AR-HUD and voice segments.

70252 days ago

QiJing GX7 Debuts with HarmonySpace 6: Ten Screens + 20-Second Flat Bed

QiJing Auto's first SUV model GX7 officially revealed its interior, debuting Huawei's HarmonySpace 6 cockpit and ADS 5 intelligent driving system. Positioned as a spacious five-seater mid-large SUV, the GX7 is expected to launch in H2 2026 with a projected price range of 300,000-350,000 yuan.

30052 days ago

XPeng G9L Pre-Sale Starts at 259,800 Yuan with Dual Powertrain Options

On August 11, XPeng unveiled the G9L globally and opened pre-sales starting at 259,800 yuan. Positioned as a premium large five-seater tech flagship SUV, the G9L offers both pure electric and extended-range powertrains, with CLTC range up to 755km (EV) and 1,602km (EREV), plus standard 800V architecture and second-gen VLA intelligent driving.

58352 days ago

Buick Zhijing OS V2.1 Full OTA Rollout Adds AES Automatic Emergency Steering

Buick announced the full-scene OTA rollout of Zhijing OS V2.1 for its premium NEV sub-brand Zhijing, covering all Zhijing Shijia, L7, and E7 models and trim levels. The upgrade brings 29 enhancements across human-machine interaction, trip planning, intelligent parking, and assisted driving, starting delivery in August.

35753 days ago

896-Line LiDAR + Dual-Chamber Air Suspension, Zhijie RX Pre-Sale at 299,800 Yuan

On August 20, Zhijie RX—Harmony Intelligent Mobility's first X-named coupe SUV—officially opened pre-sales at 299,800-399,800 yuan, featuring an 896-line dual-optical-path imaging LiDAR and Huawei ADS 5, built on a future-oriented L3 autonomous driving architecture.

27553 days ago

2026 Gasgoo Awards Spotlights Top 10 Innovation Tracks in Body and Trim

The 2026 Gasgoo Awards, themed "Top 100 Players of China's New Automotive Supply Chain," focuses on innovative technologies and commercialization potential across ten sub-sectors including body and trim, driving sustainable development of China's automotive industry.

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