Smart Driving
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Xpeng to kick off VLA 2.0 test drives on Mar 11 as analysts see autonomous driving leap
Xpeng will open VLA 2.0 test drives across 732 stores in China starting March 11.
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Nio's smart driving usage surges in 1st full month after world model update
Nio's smart driving mileage topped 200 million kilometers in February, jumping 81.5% from January.
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Xpeng CEO confident in self-driving leap, welcomes peers including Tesla's Musk to experience it
Xpeng's CEO has expressed strong confidence in its VLA 2.0, welcoming global competitors to come to China and experience the system.
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Morgan Stanley calls Xpeng VLA 2.0 'a bold leap forward'
Morgan Stanley believes progressive developments in VLA and physical AI will help convince investors that Xpeng is more than just an auto company.
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Nio confirms its chip unit secures $330 million in 1st-round funding
Several Chinese investors will inject RMB 2.257 billion ($330 million) into Nio's chip business, valuing the operation at about RMB 8.27 billion.
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Nio chip unit reportedly raises over $290 million in 1st funding round
This brings the post-investment valuation of Nio's chip unit to nearly RMB 10 billion.
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China issues 1st mandatory standard for driver assist systems, mandating AEB as standard in light vehicles
The standard takes effect January 1, 2028, requiring AEB systems to be standard in light vehicles rather than optional as before.
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Nio rolls out major update to NWM driver assist software in China, delivering more human-like driving experience
This marks Nio's second major update to its NWM driver assist software since May 2025.
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Nio brings in former Alibaba exec as part of efforts to ramp up AI push
Yang Sheng, a former algorithm expert at Alibaba's DAMO Academy, has joined Nio for research on cutting-edge architecture and algorithm.
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China not about to approve Tesla FSD soon, state media report says
A Chinese government source indicated that China will not approve Tesla's FSD soon, dashing Elon Musk's expectations.
