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Xiaomi Responds to September 8 Test Drive Incident: Customer Mistook Accelerator for Brake, No Injuries

From:Internet Info Agency 2026-09-09 06:30:09

On September 9, 2026, Xiaomi's official fact-checking account issued a statement clarifying an incident involving a test drive that occurred on the evening of September 8. Xiaomi stated that on September 8, a customer, while test-driving a vehicle, yielded to the car ahead when turning at an intersection. Due to nervousness, the customer mistakenly pressed the accelerator instead of the brake, causing the vehicle to unintentionally veer off the lane. No injuries occurred during the incident. Currently, Xiaomi Auto has opened more than 200 sales outlets nationwide, with test drive services available in major cities.

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