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Xiaomi’s Vision GT: A Concept Supercar Debut that Rebrands a Tech Giant for the Global Stage
Xiaomi unveiled the Vision Gran Turismo concept supercar at a pre-MWC 2026 event, showcasing aerodynamic claims (Cd 0.29, CL/Cd 4.1), gaming-influenced cabin design, and deep integration with its consumer ecosystem. As the first Chinese brand invited into Sony’s Vision Gran Turismo project, Xiaomi used the concept to signal elevated design credentials and global ambitions, even as the car is unlikely to be produced at scale.
Xiaomi Goes Racing: Chinese Tech Giant Debuts Its First VGT Concept, Promises Real Car at MWC 2026
Xiaomi unveiled the Xiaomi Vision GT, a Vision Gran Turismo concept car, at its Barcelona global launch and said a physical version will be shown at MWC 2026. The move marks the first VGT designed by a Chinese brand and signals Xiaomi’s effort to use high‑profile design projects to build automotive credibility and international recognition.
Xiaomi Closes Chapter on First‑Gen SU7 as Final Unit Is Delivered — A Pivot to the Next Generation
Xiaomi delivered the final first‑generation SU7 and has ceased that model’s production while promising long‑term maintenance and spare‑parts support. The company says it will focus on domestic consolidation and product upgrades rather than immediate U.S. expansion.
Xiaomi’s YU7 Tops China Retail Rankings in January — A New Challenger to Tesla and Incumbent SUVs
Xiaomi’s YU7 SUV sold 37,869 units in January, claiming the top spot on China’s passenger‑car retail chart and signaling the brand’s growing strength in the EV market. The result reflects Xiaomi’s retail channels and brand pull amid a soft season for car sales and comes as the company prepares for further model updates and possible overseas attention.
Xiaomi’s Lei Jun Boasts a Robot-Run Car Factory and Rooftop Solar — A Sign of Tech Firms Industrializing Hardware
Lei Jun says Xiaomi’s car plant uses roughly 600–700 robots to achieve fully automated assembly and inspection, and runs on photovoltaic panels installed across its roof. The statements mark Xiaomi’s push to vertically integrate high-tech manufacturing and position itself as a serious contender in the electric vehicle sector, though practical limits and risks remain.
From Flagship to Fizzle: How Xiaomi’s SU7 Ultra Lost Its Heat and Exposed an Ambitious Pivot
Xiaomi’s SU7 Ultra began as a headline-grabbing flagship with record performance figures and rapid early sales, but a sequence of product, service and communication failures precipitated a sharp fall in demand. The collapse exposed weaknesses in Xiaomi’s ability to sustain a premium automotive offering and highlighted the importance of customer experience and specialist sales infrastructure in the high-end EV market.
Xiaomi’s Robotics Team Unveils TacRefineNet — Millimetre-Scale Tactile Pose Refinement Without Vision
Xiaomi’s robotics team unveiled TacRefineNet, a tactile‑only pose refinement model that can reduce grasping errors to millimetre precision without cameras or 3D object models. Demonstrated in both simulation and real‑world tests on automotive parts, the open publication of technical details could accelerate industrial adoption—provided hardware durability and generalisation challenges are addressed.
Lei Jun Says Xiaomi Has Finished R&D on Next-Generation SU7 — A Signal the Tech Giant Means Business in EVs
Xiaomi founder Lei Jun said R&D for a next-generation SU7 electric sedan is finished and indicated he intends to buy the model. The announcement underscores Xiaomi’s push to accelerate product cycles and leverage its software and AI strengths in a crowded Chinese EV market, while highlighting the broader challenge of converting consumer-electronics credibility into long-term automotive trust.
Lei Jun to Host Live Tour of Xiaomi Auto Lab as Company Pushes to Prove Production Readiness
Xiaomi founder Lei Jun will livestream from the company's Beijing auto factory lab on February 1 at 8 p.m., a move that spotlights his personal backing of Xiaomi's electric-vehicle push. The broadcast aims to demonstrate production and engineering progress but also invites immediate scrutiny of Xiaomi’s readiness to scale in a fiercely competitive EV market.
China’s 2025 Smartphone Market Seen at 307 Million Units, Lifting Momentum for Apple and Xiaomi
CAICT forecasts China’s domestic smartphone shipments at 307 million units in 2025, reflecting a large but mature market driven by replacement demand and premium upgrades. Apple and Xiaomi stand to benefit from premium positioning and broad model portfolios, while suppliers and policymakers navigate margin pressure and localisation trends.
Xiaomi’s SU7 Gets Its First Facelift — A Test of Whether the EV Hype Can Become Durable Growth
Xiaomi is refreshing the SU7 sedan 21 months after its launch, raising prices slightly while adding advanced sensors and compute to catch up with rivals. The facelift reflects a strategic shift from single‑model blitzes to a broader, systemised approach amid internal product cannibalisation, production mismatches and a more discerning Chinese EV market.
Xiaomi’s SU7 Ultra Drives Into Gran Turismo 7 — China’s EVs Enter the Global Racing Stage
Xiaomi will add its SU7 Ultra to Gran Turismo 7 on January 29, the first Chinese-brand car to appear in the GT series. The move is a strategic play to build international brand recognition, leverage gaming audiences, and position Xiaomi’s EVs as serious contenders in performance and design.