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Huawei's 2026 Start: 896-Line LiDAR Goes to Production, SAIC SHANGJIE Z7 Launches This Month
Huawei has officially released its new 896-line dual-optical path image-level LiDAR, available as an option on the Maextro S800 and Aito M9. The company also unveiled the SAIC SHANGJIE Z7 and Z7T shooting brake models, which are scheduled for official launch at the end of the month.
China’s Auto Market Slows in Early 2026: Why Buyers Are Waiting
Most Chinese automakers reported month-on-month sales declines in January 2026, a typical seasonal pattern exacerbated by consumers delaying purchases due to new tax policies, anticipated price cuts, and upcoming model launches.
Li i8 Tops C-IASI Safety Ratings: Engineering a Short-Overhang EV for Maximum Protection
Li Auto's i8 achieved top marks in the China Insurance Automotive Safety Index, overcoming the structural challenges of its short-overhang design through advanced body engineering and standard-fit safety systems.
Horizon Robotics CEO Yu Kai: Urban ADAS to Reach 100,000 RMB Cars, 10 Million Units in 3-5 Years
At the 2025 Technology Ecosystem Conference, Horizon Robotics founder and CEO Yu Kai announced that urban driver assistance will be available on 100,000 RMB vehicles within three to five years, with mass production targets of 10 million units. The company also unveiled its new Journey 7 chip series, scheduled for simultaneous launch with Tesla's AI5.
Tesla Q3 Revenue Hits Record as FSD Purchase Rates Decline
Tesla reported record third-quarter revenue of USD 28.1 billion and a return to 18% gross margin, but GAAP net profit fell 37% amid declining one-time FSD purchases. The company also detailed plans for the AI5 chip and Optimus V3 robot.