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BYD has unveiled its latest intelligent driving features, highlighting advancements in autonomous technology as China continues to lead the smart vehicle revolution
Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer BYD showcased its latest intelligent driving features at an event held at its headquarters in Shenzhen.
The company demonstrated how its vehicles can autonomously navigate obstacles, execute smooth lane changes, and park remotely, all while maintaining safety and efficiency.
These advanced capabilities are not exclusive to luxury models—BYD’s entry-level vehicles also feature L2-level autonomous driving, making the technology accessible to a wider market.
BYD announced plans to ramp up production of L2-equipped vehicles to 4.4 million units by the end of 2025, representing a 70% increase from the previous year.
Meanwhile, an increasing number of Chinese automakers, including Geely and GAC, are integrating AI models like DeepSeek into their vehicles. Researchers highlight that the adoption of large AI models can significantly enhance the user experience by improving vehicle responsiveness to driver commands.
According to the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, L2 autonomous vehicle penetration in China had already reached 55.7% in the first half of 2024. This figure is projected to exceed 65% in 2025, further cementing China’s position as a global leader in smart driving technology.
Japan has lifted a tsunami advisory issued after an earthquake with a magnitude of 6.9 hit the country's northeastern region on Friday (12 December), the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) said. The JMA had earlier put the earthquake's preliminary magnitude at 6.7.
Iran is preparing to host a multilateral regional meeting next week in a bid to mediate between Afghanistan and Pakistan.
The United States issued new sanctions targeting Venezuela on Thursday, imposing curbs on three nephews of President Nicolas Maduro's wife, as well as six crude oil tankers and shipping companies linked to them, as Washington ramps up pressure on Caracas.
The resignation of Bulgaria's government on Thursday (11 December) puts an end to an increasingly unpopular coalition but is likely to usher in a period of prolonged political instability on the eve of the Black Sea nation's entry into the euro zone.
An extratropical cyclone has caused widespread disruption across Brazil’s São Paulo state, with powerful winds toppling trees and power lines, blocking streets and leaving large parts of the region without electricity.
Hundreds of people gathered for a second consecutive week at Tel Aviv’s Hostages Square, on Friday (12 December), to support the family of Master Sgt. Ran Gvili, the last remaining Israeli hostage whose body is believed to be held in Gaza.
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and Russian President Vladimir Putin met for a closed-door discussion on the sidelines of the International Forum for Peace and Trust in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan, on Friday.
Kazakhstan has begun redirecting part of its crude exports, sending oil from Kashagan to China as the Caspian Pipeline Consortium (CPC) operates at reduced capacity.
Azerbaijan’s post-conflict reconstruction in Karabakh is attracting international attention. The book by British author Graeme Wilson documents this journey, combining first-hand reporting and digital storytelling to highlight both the region’s restoration and the human stories behind it.
Iran’s top diplomat, Abbas Araghchi, has welcomed the expansion of ties with neighbouring Azerbaijan, stating that Tehran and Baku are committed to building a ‘shared, secure and mutually respectful’ future, local media reported on Friday.
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