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XPeng Motors held an AI technology sharing session in Hong Kong yesterday, unveiling its newly developed 720-billion-parameter large-scale autonomous driving model – the "XPeng World" base model. This model features a multi-modal architecture, integrating visual understanding, chain reasoning, and action generation capabilities. It aims to be deployed to vehicle-end devices via cloud distillation technology and simultaneously empower ecological products such as AI robots and flying cars.

Li Liyun, head of intelligent driving at Xpeng Motors, recently disclosed the company's autonomous driving development timeline for the first time, announcing plans to offer pseudo-autonomous driving capabilities on the Max series models by 2025, making Xpeng the first domestic car manufacturer to set a clear timeline for the rollout of autonomous driving. Li stated that Xpeng is currently on the 'eve of unmanned driving'. Based on a firm belief in the Scaling Law of autonomous driving, Xpeng has chosen a pure vision technology route for intelligent driving. He believes that with the accumulation of massive amounts of data and continuous improvement in cloud and vehicle computing power, the transition will be feasible.

Recently, Cerence Inc. established a new partnership with Kawasaki Motors to transform the user experience of its two-wheeled vehicle lineup. By integrating the company’s Cerence Ride platform designed for two-wheelers, Kawasaki will provide riders with the information they need through an intuitive voice AI assistant that accesses navigation, vehicle controls, and cloud applications. As fuel prices rise and urban traffic congestion increases, two-wheelers are becoming more popular, highlighting the growing demand for riders to access information on the go.

On October 24, Xpeng Motors held the 'Xpeng P7+ AI Driving Technology Sharing Conference and the Launch of AI Tianji 5.4.0' in Guangzhou, announcing that the P7+ and subsequent models will come standard with AI advanced smart driving without the need for optional purchases, subscriptions, or additional fees. Dr. Li Liyun, Vice President and Head of Autonomous Driving at Xpeng Motors, emphasized that building a cloud-based large model is the key to success in the smart driving competition. Xpeng Motors chose the same path as OpenAI from the research phase, which is to first build a powerful 'cloud-based large model'.

Beijing Wall Intelligence Technology Co., Ltd. recently signed a strategic cooperation agreement with Great Wall Motors Co., Ltd. to deepen their collaboration in the research and application of large model technology in the automotive field. According to the agreement, Wall Intelligence will leverage its R&D and application capabilities in edge-side large model technology and combine them with Great Wall Motors' AI large model technology and data accumulation to promote the application and innovation of large model technology in automotive products. This collaboration is expected to bring new technological momentum to Great Wall Motors' smart mobility and user services, and enhance the user experience.

General Motors is cutting global software staff to focus resources on high-priority projects, such as optimizing the Super Cruise driver assistance system, enhancing infotainment platforms, and exploring applications of artificial intelligence to tackle software challenges and strengthen competitiveness. This move reflects the company's shift towards a software-defined vehicle strategy, pursuing technological innovation through increased efficiency and resource concentration. Recently, GM has faced software-related issues, including a pause in the sales of the new Blazer EV, prompting the company to adjust its strategy. To address these challenges, GM has appointed a former Apple executive to lead its software and services division.

He Xiaopeng, chairman of Xpeng Motors, recently showcased the company's latest advancements in robotics technology through a video. He announced that Xpeng Motors is no longer limited to development in the Internet sector, and its technology has been successfully applied to the real-world 'hand replacement' robots.

General Motors hires a Vice President for Advanced Driver Assistance Systems and launches a new AI website. The new Vice President, Anantha Kancherla, has a strong technology background. The website highlights General Motors' AI initiatives, with a commitment to applying artificial intelligence in areas such as design, engineering, supply chain, and customer experience.