In a bold move, 11 leading automotive brands in the Chinese mainland have joined forces to champion safer smart assisted driving. With a mix of state-backed names and innovative EV startups (plus Audi as the sole international partner), this coalition is set to revamp how safety and technology merge on our roads. 🚗
Leading the initiative is tech giant Huawei, which outlined four key focus areas: ramping up R&D for advanced vehicle safety systems, adopting transparent marketing practices to clearly define system limitations, launching driver training programs for better user awareness, and pushing for standardization across the industry. This well-rounded approach aims to curb misleading claims and ensure that smart driving features are clearly understood. 💡
The call for enhanced safety follows an earlier proposal by the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers and the China Society of Automotive Engineers, urging automakers to distinguish smart assisted driving from full autonomy. Adding to the urgency, a major accident on March 29 involving Xiaomi's SU7 sedan—now outselling Tesla's Model 3 monthly since December 2024—has prompted Xiaomi founder Lei Jun to reaffirm the company's commitment to addressing public concerns.
For tech-savvy drivers and car enthusiasts in South and Southeast Asia, these industry moves signal a promising shift toward a safer, smarter future on the roads. Stay tuned as the automotive world drives innovation while keeping safety front and center! 🤖
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11 carmakers push for safer autonomous driving standards in China
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