GAC and Huawei Launch Level 3 Autonomous Vehicles with New Xiangwang Brand
Chinese automaker GAC announced on March 7 that it will become one of the first manufacturers to sell vehicles equipped with Level 3 autonomous driving technology this year. This initiative involves a strategic partnership with Huawei, whose advanced driver assistance system (ADAS) will be integrated into GAC’s new electric vehicle marque, Xiangwang. The launch aims to strengthen GAC’s position in a highly competitive market where rivals like BYD and Geely are aggressively pricing smart driving features. The first model, the Xiangwang S7 hybrid SUV, entered pre-sale at a competitive price range of RMB 209,800 to RMB 249,800, undercutting competitors such as Li Auto and Aito. The S7 features NVIDIA processors, lidar sensors, and an ADAS comparable to Tesla’s Full Self-Driving system. Additionally, GAC plans to incorporate DeepSeek’s AI models via over-the-air updates. Future lineup expansions include the M8 van and S9 SUV, while GAC and Huawei continue developing a separate premium EV brand. GAC reported 2 million vehicle sales last year and targets 15% annual growth, highlighting the intensifying race for dominance in China’s smart electric vehicle sector.
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GAC and Huawei Launch Level 3 Autonomous Vehicles with New Xiangwang Brand
Chinese automaker GAC announced on March 7 that it will become one of the first manufacturers to sell vehicles equipped with Level 3 autonomous driving technology this year. This initiative involves a strategic partnership with Huawei, whose advanced driver assistance system (ADAS) will be integrated into GAC’s new electric vehicle marque, Xiangwang. The launch aims to strengthen GAC’s position in a highly competitive market where rivals like BYD and Geely are aggressively pricing smart driving features. The first model, the Xiangwang S7 hybrid SUV, entered pre-sale at a competitive price range of RMB 209,800 to RMB 249,800, undercutting competitors such as Li Auto and Aito. The S7 features NVIDIA processors, lidar sensors, and an ADAS comparable to Tesla’s Full Self-Driving system. Additionally, GAC plans to incorporate DeepSeek’s AI models via over-the-air updates. Future lineup expansions include the M8 van and S9 SUV, while GAC and Huawei continue developing a separate premium EV brand. GAC reported 2 million vehicle sales last year and targets 15% annual growth, highlighting the intensifying race for dominance in China’s smart electric vehicle sector.
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