vehicle safety

Amidst ongoing heavy rainfall in eastern China, JD Auto (Jingdong Yangche) has launched an emergency rescue service for motorists stranded by floods. Leveraging its extensive network of over 6,000 service centers and intelligent dispatch system, JD Auto promises a 5-minute response time. The service includes 24/7 nationwide roadside assistance, breakdown recovery, tire changes, and vehicle towing. They also offer preventative measures like safety inspection packages and a flood emergency kit. Motorists can access the service via the JD app.

After four years, the “Tesla Brake Gate” saga sees Tesla executives reflecting on owner support after a Shanghai Auto Show protest in 2021. A court upheld a verdict against the protesting woman for reputational damage, ordering her and an organizer to pay Tesla damages totaling approximately $59,000. Tesla claims the incident cost them millions. However, the woman maintains the verdict doesn’t validate Tesla’s brake safety, and a separate data-related case concerning brake malfunctions is still under review. The core question of vehicle safety remains open.

Xiaomi founder Lei Jun shared his 49th gym visit of 2025 on social media, along with wishes for Children’s Day, projecting optimism. This update follows his ambitious 2025 goals, including delivering 300,000 vehicles and achieving 100 gym visits. The post comes after a period of subdued public presence following a recent traffic incident. Xiaomi is now emphasizing vehicle safety, aiming to exceed industry benchmarks and set new security standards.