China Autonomous Driving: History, Technology and 2026 Status
A source-based history of autonomous driving in China, from research and Apollo to BEV, end-to-end AI, L2/L3/L4 boundaries and the real 2026 status.
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Huawei Qiankun ADS Explained: Versions, Hardware and Limits
A source-checked guide to Huawei Qiankun ADS 3, ADS 4 tiers and ADS 5, including hardware, partner cars, market availability, L2 responsibility and L3 limits.
Automotive LiDAR Explained: Technology, Metrics and Suppliers
How automotive LiDAR works, from ToF and FMCW to 905/1550 nm, scanning routes, comparison metrics, supplier status, vehicle fitments and ADAS limits.
BYD Self-Driving Explained: God’s Eye, ADAS and L3/L4
What BYD God's Eye and Xuanji A3 can do in 2026, what 3.15 million vehicles and 200 million daily km actually mean, and why L3/L4 capability is not the same as approval.
New AITO M9 Deliveries Begin: Six LiDAR, 800V Platform, 70,000+ Pre-Orders at $70,800
New AITO M9 deliveries begin June 13 with 70,000+ pre-orders and 285,000 cumulative units. Six LiDAR, 800V platform, 1,405 km EREV range from $70,800.
Smart #6 EHD Hybrid Sedan Launches From $26,250 With 1,810km Range and LiDAR Standard
Smart launches its largest model yet, the #6 EHD hybrid sedan, in China from 177,900 yuan ($26,250). Featuring 1,810km combined range, standard LiDAR, 320kW system output, and Mercedes-Benz design, targeting the mid-size premium sedan segment.
Chery Exeed Exlantix ES Gets Falcon 700 ADAS and AWD Ahead of June 10 Pre-Sales
Chery's 2026 Exeed Exlantix ES gains Falcon 700 smart driving with roof LiDAR, Snapdragon 8295P cockpit, and AWD with 4.9s acceleration ahead of June 10 pre-sales.
ADAS Comparison 2026: Huawei ADS vs Tesla FSD vs XPeng XNGP vs NIO vs Li Auto
A source-checked 2026 comparison of Huawei ADS, Tesla FSD, XPeng XNGP, NIO NOP+, Li Auto MindVLA and BYD God’s Eye by vehicle, hardware, market and driver responsibility.