Crash Test
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Li Auto Exec Calls for Retest After i8 Outperforms 8-Ton Truck; Dongfeng Responds: We Don’t Start, But We Don’t Flinch
A recent crash test between a Chenglong truck and a Li Auto i8 has sparked controversy. Li Auto executives proposed a live rematch after the test results were questioned. Dongfeng Liuzhou Motor, Chenglong’s manufacturer, responded, emphasizing their dual role in commercial and passenger vehicles and revealing their unawareness of the initial test. Videos suggesting Chenglong dealerships were seeking a driver for a rematch also surfaced.
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Heavy Truck No Match for Li Auto L8? Dealer Dares Ideal Driver to Prove It.
Li Auto’s i8 crash test video, showing a collision with a heavy-duty truck, has triggered controversy in China. The video, seemingly demonstrating the i8’s superior safety, led to scrutiny and a challenge from truck manufacturer Chenglong. Key individuals from both companies have proposed a public retest, escalating the situation. A Chenglong dealership invited Li Auto drivers for a rematch, highlighting the intense competition and reputational stakes for both companies. The event has garnered significant public attention.
