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Xpeng Launches AI-Driven P7+ in China Starting at $26,100

On November 7, Chinese electric vehicle maker Xpeng Motors officially launched the Xpeng P7+ in China, its first AI-driven vehicle.

Xpeng’s Vision for the Next Decade: Becoming a Global Leader in AI-defined Mobility

On November 6, at the Xpeng AI Day event, the company founder and CEO He Xiaopeng officially announced the company’s development goals for the next decade, aiming to become a global AI automotive company.

Horizon Robotics: Driving Towards a Safer and Better Future

Founded in 2015, Horizon Robotics has already made a name for itself as a leading provider of energy-efficient computing solutions for consumer vehicles in China.

Li Auto’s Assisted Driving Total Mileage Exceeds 550M Kilometers

As of March 23, 2023, the total mileage of Li Auto’s assisted driving has exceeded 550 million kilometers.

Chinese Firms Are Trying to Make Flying Cars a Reality. Can They?

As competition in the global electric vehicle industry consolidates, many automotive firms and a host of new startups are eyeing what they see as the next frontier for innovation: the sky.

Geely-Backed Caocao Mobility and Smart Driving Center Ink Cooperation With Pony.ai

On September 21, Caocao Mobility, a Geely-backed online ride-hailing platform, announced a new strategic cooperation involving Geely's Smart Driving Center and autonomous driving startup Pony.ai.

Former Huawei Software Vice President Joins Li Auto

Li Auto has recruited a new head for its forward-looking technology R&D business – Xie Yan, the former vice president of Huawei's Consumer BG Software Department and the head of its Terminal OS Department.

BYD to Release Tang DM-p SUV on August 25

Shenzhen-based auto giant BYD announced on August 17 that it will release its 2022 Tang DM-p vehicle model on August 25. This new car is positioned as a mid-sized SUV with four-wheel drive performance.

Intelligent Driving Firm MAXIEYE Receives Series C1 Investment

MAXIEYE, an intelligent driving company, announced on August 8 that it has obtained a C1 round of joint strategic investment from Inno-Chip, Cedarlake Capital and Axera.

WM Motor Launches “Smart Parking” Service

On August 4, WM Motor, a Shanghai-based new energy automobile company, announced the launch of its "Smart Parking" service.

Intelligent Driving Software Firm Enjoy Move Completes B1 Financing

Enjoy Move, an intelligent driving high-performance computing software platform, announced on July 28 its completion of B1-round financing totaling nearly 100 million ($14.8 million).

Smart Driving Software Firm LinearX Bags Pre-A Round Financing

LinearX, a smart driving platform software company, announced on July 28 that it has completed a pre-A round of financing exceeding 100 million yuan ($14.82 million).

Autonomous Truck Developer TuSimple Co-founder Huang Zehua Leaves Job

TuSimple, an autonomous driving truck company, has seen another high-level leadership change.

Senior Executive VP: Tencent Does Not Produce Vehicles

Dowson Tong, Senior Executive Vice President of Chinese tech giant Tencent, said at a smart travel product launch held on Friday that Tencent does not produce vehicles.

AI Unicorn SenseTime on U.S. Blacklist, May Postpone HK IPO

United States officials plan to ban American investment in Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) unicorn SenseTime Group Limited.

China Commences Testing for the Internet of Vehicles, Mapping Out a Driverless Future

China on Thursday initiated a new pilot program related to the Internet of Vehicles, focusing on data security and identity authentication, aiming to advance the safety of the next generation technology.

Xpeng Kicks Off ‘Longest Autonomous Driving Challenge’ in China

Chinese electric vehicle (EV) startup Xpeng Motors has kicked off a week-long autonomous driving challenge that will span more than 3,600 kilometers across six Chinese provinces, putting its autonomous capabilities to the ultimate test.

Geely Teams Up with Tencent to Develop Self-Driving, Smart Car Technologies

China’s Zhejiang Geely Holding Group said it has teamed up with Tencent to develop smart vehicle technologies, the newest cross-industry partnership between traditional automakers and tech giants.

China VC Weekly: MissFresh Raises New Funds, NIO Capital Invests in PaaS and More

Chinese grocery e-commerce platform MissFresh announced Thursday a new $495-million funding round led by a fund under state-backed China International Capital Corporation.

Tencent & BMW Signed Strategic MoU to Promote Integration of Digital Platforms

Tencent Holding Ltd. and BMW Group inked a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Sept. 5 to deepen cooperation in the field of smart mobility. The aim is to promote the development of network intelligence in the automotive industry.

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