From the humanoid robot "Mobao" to automotive-grade chips: automotive safety pushed to the margins under carmakers' cross-industry narratives

In 2026, multiple carmakers densely showcased the humanoid robot "Mobao," automotive-grade 5nm chips, eVTOL and Robotaxi at launch events, with cars no longer the primary subject of the narrative. In the same period, four government departments convened more than 30 carmakers to require strict control of smart-driving promotional messaging and to prohibit blurring the boundary between assisted driving and autonomous driving; in August, the State Administration for Market Regulation recalled more than 4.36 million new energy vehicles, with most issues pointing to emergency mechanical door handles that are hard to identify and operate after a collision. A J.D. Power survey shows reliability/durability ranks first among car-purchase factors with a 78% mention rate, and only 23% of consumers are willing to pay for autonomous driving.