SAIC–Volkswagen‘s new flagship SUV for China features a physical in-car companion that sits on the dashboard, reacts to driving, nods to music, and asks to be charged when the battery runs low — a concept the Chinese brand Nio unveiled nearly a decade ago. The companion, branded “大众精灵” (Volkswagen Elf) and is part of the ID.ERA 9X’s cabin system. The model began pre-sales on March 30 and will make its debut at the upcoming Beijing Auto Show. Pr…
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