Gasgoo Daily presents a selection of the latest developments from China's automotive industry. Here are the key stories in this edition.
BYD, HONOR Forge Strategic Partnership to Enable AI Voice Integration
On October 12, BYD announced a strategic partnership with HONOR to connect in-car and smartphone AI agents via the A2A (Agent-to-Agent) protocol, bringing HONOR's YOYO AI capabilities into BYD's DiLink intelligent cockpit.
Unlike previous vehicle-phone connectivity features, the core of this collaboration lies in direct cooperation between the two AI agents. The in-car system no longer needs to be pre-adapted to smartphone apps, and users no longer have to manually move tasks between devices.
Geely Makes Paris Motor Show Debut as EU Sales Exceed 10,000 in September
The Paris Motor Show 2026 opened on October 12, with Geely Auto Group making its debut at the event as a group, according to Geely. Its Geely, Lynk & Co and Zeekr brands showcased a range of new energy vehicles spanning mainstream, premium and luxury segments. Geely also announced that combined sales of the three brands in the European Union exceeded 10,000 units for the first time in September.
DexRobot, Schneider Electric Partner to Accelerate Industrial Applications of Embodied AI
Recently, during the 26th China International Industry Fair, DexRobot and Schneider Electric signed a strategic cooperation agreement. The two companies will collaborate on "Industrial AI + Manufacturing" and explore the application of embodied intelligence technologies in industrial scenarios.
Under the agreement, the partners will combine their strengths in robotics, industrial automation and manufacturing applications, focusing on areas including industrial foundation models, edge intelligence and digital twins. The collaboration aims to accelerate the transition of embodied intelligence from R&D validation to real-world production.
