City NOA

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.

2929 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.

37711 days ago

Jetour Shanhai L7 PLUS Launched: Starting at 109,900 Yuan with LiDAR Flagship

The all-new Jetour Shanhai L7 PLUS officially launched on the evening of August 19, 2026. It offers two powertrain options — 1.5L C-DM Economy and 1.5TD C-DM Performance — across six trim levels, with official pricing from 119,900 to 169,900 yuan and super trade-in pricing from 109,900 to 159,900 yuan. All variants feature a 32.66kWh battery pack with standard 220km CLTC pure electric range and up to 1700km total range. The flagship trim includes LiDAR and the Falcon 700 intelligent driving system.

19313 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.

24217 days ago

BYD Seal 06 Refresh: From $13,800 with LiDAR, 2,370km Range

The 2027 BYD Seal 06 launches at 99,900-155,900 yuan with 12 trims across DM-i hybrid and EV variants. It features Sky Eye-B advanced ADAS and a maximum CLTC range of 2,370 km.

19919 days ago

Jetour Shanhai L7 PLUS Refresh: From $16,500 with LiDAR, City NOA at 150k Level

The refreshed Jetour Shanhai L7 PLUS launches at 119,900-165,900 yuan as a mid-size PHEV SUV with 5/7-seat layouts. A new LiDAR variant carries the Falcon 700 ADAS with city NOA, while CLTC electric range reaches 220 km.

54420 days ago

Chery Arrizo 8 PRO Launches: Limited-Time Price from $12,300, Fuel Car Fights Back with ADAS

The 2027 Chery Arrizo 8 PRO launches with limited-time pricing of 104,900-136,900 yuan. It features the Falcon 500 visual ADAS with city NOA and highway NOA, pioneering the "fuel-electric intelligence parity" concept.

55120 days ago

Leapmotor A05 Launches Aug 10: 8295 Chip + LiDAR in 60K Yuan Segment

Leapmotor's new A0 pure electric model A05 will officially launch on August 10, 2026. The car offers A05 and A05S versions, with 8295 cabin chip standard across the lineup and CLTC range up to 510km. The A05S version features roof-mounted LiDAR and Qualcomm 8650 ADAS chip.

15823 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.

23023 days ago

AVATR VP: L3 Regulations Expected by 2027, 07L Features Huawei ADS 3.0

AVATR's VP predicts L3 autonomous driving regulations will land by 2027, while the AVATR 07L officially launched at 219,900 yuan with Huawei Kunlun ADS 3.0 standard. This marks AVATR's partnership with Huawei upgrading from HI to HIMA model, accelerating premium ADAS adoption in mass market.

40023 days ago

China NEV Penetration to Hit 54.4% in 2026 as Smart Driving and Globalization Drive Growth

China's auto market is projected to see NEV sales reach 19 million units in 2026, up 15.2% YoY with penetration hitting 54.4%. Smart driving and globalization are emerging as the two core engines driving industry growth.

61734 days ago