Fiery Xiaomi SU7 Crash Puts End To Chinese Carmakers Using "Self Driving" Or "Autonomous Driving" Terms In Marketing

China prohibits misleading ads promising ‘Smart Driving’ and ‘Autonomous Driving’ – Telematics Wire

News, 21 April 2025 In a broad regulatory attempt to strengthen monitoring of advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), assisted driving and over-the-air (OTA) upgrades, China is prohibiting the use of phrases like “smart driving” and “autonomous driving” in automobile ads. Last week’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) in meeting with around 60 automotive representatives confirmed the decision, which comes amid mounting saf…

Fiery Xiaomi SU7 Crash Puts End To Chinese Carmakers Using "Self Driving" Or "Autonomous Driving" Terms In Marketing

China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology is banning carmakers from using the terms, “smart driving” and “autonomous driving” when advertising advanced driving assistance systems (ADAS). It will also tighten scrutiny of such technology. This is after a fatal accident involving a Xiaomi SU7 last March which has triggered widespread concerns over the safety of so-called “self-driving technology.”Read More »