DeepSeek’s AI turns into wanted car feature, Deepal’s Hong Kong launch: 7 EV reads

SCMP | Feb. 19, 2025, 2 a.m. | Original

BYD chairman Wang Chuanfu unveils the Yangwang U8 luxury SUV at the Shanghai Auto Show 2023. Photo: Handout

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Chinese electric vehicle (EV) makers are scrambling to install artificial intelligence (AI) developed by DeepSeek to add to their cars’ digital bells and whistles in a highly competitive market.

2. Zeekr joins China’s autonomous-driving race, to unveil tech at Shanghai car show

Chinese carmaker Zeekr Intelligent Technology, which is controlled by Geely Auto, has joined the autonomous-driving bandwagon, after completing a merger with its sister brand Lynk.

3. China’s Changan launches Deepal EV brand in Hong Kong

Deepal’s S07 SUV. Photo: Handout
Deepal’s S07 SUV. Photo: Handout

Chongqing Changan Automobile’s electric vehicle (EV) brand Deepal became the latest mainland Chinese carmaker to use Hong Kong as a test market when it launched its S07 SUV on Thursday.

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