Overview
- Xiaomi said its HAD Enhanced v4 auxiliary driving suite will roll out within days, adding reinforcement learning and a world model, with AEB and emergency steering upgrades verified by China Automotive Technology & Research Center and usage now at 473,000 users and 300 million km.
- SAIC Maxus unveiled L4-based RoboVAN and RoboBUS and, with CATL’s Chocolate Battery Swap, claimed a commercial closed loop for autonomous delivery plus automatic swapping, citing 800+ swap stations now and a target of 1,000 by end-2025.
- Avita and Huawei upgraded to an HI PLUS co-creation model with a roadmap to 17 joint products by 2030, and Avita said it plans four co-developed launches next year alongside deeper sales channel integration via Huawei’s QianKun platform.
- BYD announced a strategic partnership with Midea to link vehicles with home appliances, expanding the ‘car-home’ ecosystem after show-floor updates enabling BYD models to control compatible devices.
- NIO’s Li Bin underscored tighter cost discipline with a reiterated goal to reach profitability in the fourth quarter, highlighting operational frugality during the show.