News Summary

Chinese electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer BYD has announced plans to equip all of its models with self-driving capabilities, including its most affordable vehicles such as the $9,600 Seagull hatchback. BYD’s founder, Wang Chuanfu, declared the company’s intention to make autonomous driving accessible to everyone, shifting it from a luxury to an essential tool. The company will utilize its in-house developed ‘God’s Eye’ driving system, which employs cameras and radar sensors for features like valet parking, automatic braking, and adaptive cruise control. Additionally, BYD intends to integrate DeepSeek’s AI into their autonomous systems, joining other local EV manufacturers in this initiative. This move positions BYD as a strong contender against Tesla in the Chinese market, where the latter is facing challenges in advancing its software.