Automakers are striving to offer ever more advanced car models, but are they taking too many risks with driver safety?
Xiaomi's SU7 electric vehicle. Credit: Xiaomi CEO Lei Jun via X
The intense rivalry between Chinese auto companies has helped drive the country to pole position in the global race to develop self-driving cars. But as the speed of travel accelerates, concerns are rising that the industry is taking on too many risks.
A section of the timeline of the SU7 collision. Before the collision, the 'Navigate on Autopilot' (NOA) system indicated 'obstacles ahead'. See full translation.
Late last month, a SU7 electric vehicle manufactured by Xiaomi had its autopilo
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