Former employees claim Tesla faked 2016 Autopilot video 

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According to Reuters, Ashok Elluswamy, director of Tesla's self-driving software, testified that a video Tesla used to promote its self-driving technology in 2016 was produced, and the vehicle was not actually driving itself. Elluswamy claimed the video is a "demonstration of system capabilities" designed and recorded by Tesla's autopilot team at Musk's request.

 
Owner’s personal information leaked? 

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Recently, the owner of an Aito M7 said that, after he complained about his vehicle’s airbag and brake issues after a collision, he received a direct call from the company’s unit leader. The incident caused car owners online to speculate that their personal information is been leaked.

Rising F7 interior spy photos reveal large-size triple screen interior 

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A few days ago, spy photos of the interior of Rising’s F7 were revealed. The new car is positioned as a mid-large electric sedan, with slip-back roof lines and hidden door handles. The rear of the car is rich in unique details, and adopts the currently popular through-type taillight design.
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NIO ET5 ‘Safari Edition’ to be launched in June! 

A few days ago, it was revealed that the NIO ET5 ‘Safari Edition’ will be launched between June and July 2023. The SUV will debut on the European market later this year. As the "sister" model of the ET5, the ET5 ‘Safari Edition’ is also expected to be equipped with front and rear dual motors, with a combined power of 360kW, a peak torque of 700N m, and an acceleration of 0-100km/h in about 4s.
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GAC Aion & Horizon cooperate on full range of Journey chips

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On January 17, Horizon and GAC Aion signed a comprehensive strategic cooperation agreement in Guangzhou.According to the agreement, Aion will build technology-leading intelligent products based on the Horizon Journey series of chips. The tech will be used in the development and application of intelligent driving and an intelligent digital cockpit platform.
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Tesla’s average daily sales in China exceeded 12,000 vehicles

​According to global media reports, Tesla’s average daily sales in China from January 9 to January 15 increased by 76% compared with the same period in 2022. Following price cuts in China and other Asian markets, Tesla is also cutting prices in the U.S. and Europe. This shows that the company is willing to wage a price war to keep volumes growing.