Zunjie S800 and Wenjie M9 Debut Next-Gen LiDAR; Xiaomi Vision GT Confirmed Not for Production

On March 2, Harmony Intelligent Mobility announced that the Zunjie S800 and the Aito M9 will be the world’s first vehicles to feature a new-generation LiDAR system, offering ultra-high-definition, ultra-precise, and ultra-long-range capabilities. The official launch is scheduled for March 4. On the same day, Xiaomi Auto explicitly responded to user inquiries, confirming that its Xiaomi Vision Gran Turismo concept car—developed as part of the VGT project—will not enter mass production. Additionally, XPeng unveiled the 2026 X9 all-electric version and the extended-range Ultra SE variant, priced starting at RMB 309,800. Leapmotor launched its "Clear Skies Initiative," offering substantial rewards for reporting online smear campaigns orchestrated by malicious PR actors. SAIC Motor reported a 6.8% year-over-year increase in sales for January–February, with its self-owned brands delivering standout performance. On the policy front, He Xiaopeng urged accelerated regulatory development to support the transition from Level 2 to Level 4 autonomous driving.