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2026
Multiple automakers recall vehicles over emergency mechanical door handle identification issues
Multiple automakers in China announced recalls of electric vehicles because the emergency mechanical door handles or their covers are hard to identify or operate in extreme situations such as a severe collision causing low-voltage system failure. Affected models include Tesla Model 3, Model Y, Model S and Model X, Xiaomi SU7, Zeekr 007 and Zeekr X, with Tesla involving about 2.976 million vehicles, Xiaomi about 390,000, Leapmotor about 371,000 and XPeng about 265,000. Remedies include adding warning labels, replacing improved handle covers, and over-the-air software adjustments to window or unlock control strategies after accidents.
2026
Chinese automakers including Xiaomi, Xpeng, Zeekr and Lynk & Co recall vehicles over hidden emergency door releases
Eleven automakers in China issued related recalls addressing the same hidden emergency door release problem, with nine manufacturers, including Tesla, agreeing to install warning labels helping occupants locate the releases. Xiaomi, Xpeng, and Geely-owned brands Zeekr and Lynk & Co. were among the other manufacturers issuing recalls; eight other automakers including Leapmotor, Chery, Dongfeng, BAIC BluePark and FAW filed recalls with China's market regulator on the same day. More than 4 million vehicles in total were affected across the full scope of the crackdown.
2026
China's largest-ever car recall campaign over emergency door handles
Eleven carmakers including Tesla and Xiaomi launched software updates and vehicle recalls in China on Aug 21, 2026, in the country's largest-ever automotive recall campaign, addressing concerns that emergency mechanical door release handles may be difficult to locate or operate during emergencies. Tesla will recall 2.98 million imported and China-made Model 3, Model Y, Model S and Model X vehicles from Sept 25, with a remedy of warning labels and an OTA update that automatically lowers vehicle windows after a collision.
2026
Waymo rolls out custom AI chip for its robotaxis
Alphabet's Waymo said it has built a custom ASIC chip, now in production in its latest robotaxi generation, to improve autonomous driving performance and diversify its chip supply beyond third-party suppliers such as Nvidia. The chip, made using TSMC's 5-nanometer process and capable of more than 1,000 TOPS, is being equipped in Waymo's robotaxi built with Zeekr.
2026
Zeekr announces Zeekr 8X flagship PHEV SUV
On January 5, 2026, Zeekr officially announced that its new SUV will be named Zeekr 8X, positioned as a high-performance flagship SUV, with an expected launch in the first half of 2026 and an estimated starting price of 430,000 yuan.
2022
Zeekr and Mobileye announce autonomous-vehicle partnership
Zeekr and Mobileye announced a partnership to develop a Zeekr vehicle with Level 4 autonomous-driving capabilities, with the article describing it as planned for 2024.
2021
ZEEKR and RoboSense team up to explore vehicle LiDAR systems
ZEEKR and LiDAR supplier RoboSense joined hands to explore intelligent LiDAR systems for vehicles. The companies said they aim to explore possibilities for ZEEKR's intelligent ADAS technologies and applications.
2021
Tenneco CVSAe suspension technology announced for China debut in Zeekr 001
Tenneco announced that its CVSAe electronic suspension technology would make its China debut in the Zeekr 001, which the article describes as the first vehicle made in China by a major automaker to use the technology.
2021
Geely announces Zeekr electric-vehicle brand
Geely announced Zeekr, a new electric-vehicle technology and solutions company and brand. The report says its first Zeekr-branded vehicle is planned for the third quarter of 2021.
2021
Geely reportedly plans high-end electric vehicle brand Zeekr
The report, citing three people familiar with the matter, said Geely was preparing a high-end electric vehicle brand called Zeekr. The plan had not been made public; the report describes a planned launch, not a completed launch.