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WeRide Named Among China's Top 10 AI Case Studies for UAE Autonomous Driving Deployment, the Only Autonomous Driving Company Recognized

SHANGHAI, July 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — WeRide (NASDAQ: WRD; HKEX: 0800), a global leader in autonomous driving technology, today announced that its autonomous driving deployment in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has been selected as one of the Top 10 examples of international cooperation in Chinese AI technologies and products in AI From China Benefits the World (2026), in a national case collection released at the 2026 World Artificial Intelligence Conference (WAIC).

WeRide was the only autonomous driving company included on the list, with its UAE operations recognized as a benchmark for the international deployment of Chinese AI innovation. This underscores the growing global impact of autonomous mobility and demonstrates how Chinese autonomous driving technologies can be successfully deployed, regulated and commercialized in international markets.

Officials release AI From China Benefits the World (2026)

during the main forum of WAIC 2026 in Shanghai

The recognition was announced at the main forum of WAIC 2026, where China's National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) released AI From China Benefits the World (2026). Since 2024, the initiative has highlighted impactful AI cooperation projects that demonstrate how Chinese technologies deliver meaningful social and economic value globally.

Today, WeRide's fully driverless Robotaxi services have become part of daily transportation in the UAE. The company operates commercial Robotaxi services in both Abu Dhabi and Dubai, with riders able to access the service through the Uber platform. WeRide is currently the only company outside the United States providing fully driverless Robotaxi services on Uber.

The company's achievements in the UAE are the result of years of continuous deployment and collaboration with local stakeholders. WeRide began public Robotaxi operations in Abu Dhabi in 2021, becoming one of the first autonomous driving companies to establish services in the country and establishing a four-year first-mover advantage in the market.

Since then, the company has continued to achieve key regulatory and commercial milestones with its extensive operational track record and proven technology. In 2023, WeRide became the first company to receive the UAE's national license for self-driving vehicles, authorizing autonomous vehicle testing and operation on public roads nationwide, subject to local approvals. In December 2024, WeRide and Uber launched the largest commercial Robotaxi service outside the United States and China in Abu Dhabi.

Operations continued to expand in October 2025, as WeRide expanded its Robotaxi services to Ras Al Khaimah, bringing its operations to a third emirate in the UAE. One month later, WeRide became the first company to launch fully driverless commercial Robotaxi services in Abu Dhabi, enabled by the world's first city-level L4 autonomous driving commercial permit issued outside the United States.

Today, WeRide's Robotaxi network covers approximately 70% of Abu Dhabi's core urban areas, with operations spanning Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Ras Al Khaimah.

WeRide's progress in commercial deployment aligns closely with the UAE's long-term transportation strategy. As Dubai works towards 25% of all transportation journeys to be autonomous by 2030, and Abu Dhabi advances plans to significantly increase the share of autonomous mobility in the coming decades, the regular operation of WeRide's Robotaxi services provide practical support for the UAE in improving transportation efficiency and advancing its smart mobility transformation.

With its UAE deployment serving as a benchmark, WeRide has developed a comprehensive global operating model spanning technology adaptation, regulatory engagement and commercial operations, to enable the integration of autonomous driving into urban transportation systems across diverse markets. Beyond the UAE, WeRide has launched public Robotaxi services in Riyadh and Singapore, while expanding into additional international markets including Madrid and Zurich, further strengthening its global presence across multiple regions, vehicle platforms and deployment scenarios.

Today, WeRide's autonomous driving products have a presence in more than 40 cities across 12 countries. The company holds autonomous driving permits in eight countries and operates a global Level 4 autonomous driving fleet of over 3,000 vehicles.

From the UAE to an expanding number of markets globally, WeRide continues to demonstrate how autonomous driving can be safely deployed, commercially operated and integrated into urban transportation systems worldwide. The company remains committed to advancing the global adoption of autonomous mobility and creating long-term value for cities, passengers and industry partners.

About WeRide

WeRide is a global leader and a first mover in the autonomous driving industry, as well as the first publicly traded Robotaxi company. Our autonomous vehicles have been tested or operated in over 40 cities across 12 countries. We are also the first and only technology company whose products have received autonomous driving permits in eight markets: China, the UAE, Singapore, France, Switzerland, Saudi Arabia, Belgium, and the US. Empowered by the smart, versatile, cost-effective, and highly adaptable WeRide One platform, WeRide provides autonomous driving products and services from L2 to L4, addressing transportation needs in the mobility, logistics, and sanitation industries. WeRide was named to Fortune's 2025 Change the World and 2025 Future 50 lists.

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WeRide Introduces WITT, a Physical AI Cognitive Foundation Model Built on Atomic Physical Facts

New model transforms real-world operational data into trusted facts and trusted facts into learning signals for Physical AI systems

Key Highlights

  • WeRide unveils WITT (World Intelligence Toward Truth), a Physical AI Cognitive Foundation Model designed to build AI cognition of the physical world through trusted facts extracted from real-world experience.
  • WITT introduces Atomic Physical Facts (APFs), the smallest verifiable units of information about the physical world, establishing a new fact-based cognitive framework for Physical AI.
  • Built on four core capabilities—Fact Extraction, Fact Reasoning, Fact Verification and Fact Curation—WITT continuously transforms real-world data into trusted learning signals for AI training, evaluation and iteration.
  • Compared with significantly larger general-purpose AI models, WITT reduces token costs by up to 98% and delivers up to 200x greater data-processing efficiency.

SHANGHAI, July 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — WeRide (NASDAQ: WRD, HKEX: 0800), a global leader in autonomous driving technology, today unveiled WITT (World Intelligence Toward Truth), a Physical AI Cognitive Foundation Model designed to build AI cognition of the physical world through trusted facts extracted from real-world experience.

Leveraging visual-language model (VLM) capabilities, WITT introduces a new concept called Atomic Physical Facts (APFs) and establishes a fact-based cognitive framework for Physical AI. By connecting multimodal information across video, images and text, WITT decomposes continuously evolving real-world environments into verifiable facts that can be identified, reasoned about and validated, establishing a new generation of AI understanding centered on physical facts.

WITT stands for World Intelligence Toward Truth and is inspired by the philosopher Ludwig Wittgenstein, whose proposition that “the world is the totality of facts” closely aligns with the underlying logic of Physical AI. To build cognition of the physical world, AI must first identify trusted facts embedded in environments, behaviors, rules, risks and temporal relationships. These facts become the foundation for reasoning, judgment and decision-making.

WeRide WITT, a Physical AI Cognitive Foundation Model built on Atomic Physical Facts

As Physical AI moves from research into real-world deployment, autonomous driving has emerged as the first domain to achieve large-scale commercial validation. Yet building AI systems that can reliably understand the physical world remains a fundamental challenge.

Vast amounts of real-world data continue to grow exponentially, identifying and utilizing data with genuine training, evaluation and iteration value remains difficult. High-value long-tail scenarios are inherently scarce, while datasets collected from both L4 autonomous driving operations and production ADAS systems often contain human interventions, inactive segments and other forms of noise. General-purpose AI models can also struggle to interpret complex traffic environments consistently, leading to hallucinations, factual errors and incomplete scene understanding.

The industry increasingly needs an efficient and trusted mechanism for understanding data— one capable of continuously extracting meaningful scene facts from real-world driving data, improving the quality and efficiency of training, evaluation and model iteration, and transforming real-world experience into trusted learning signals that drive the evolution of autonomous systems.

WITT was developed to address this challenge.

Rooted in WeRide’s large-scale autonomous driving operations, WITT continuously extracts patterns, relationships and trusted facts from vast volumes of operational data. Rather than treating data as raw inputs for model training, WITT treats trusted facts as the fundamental building blocks of Physical AI cognition. This foundation enables the model to transform real-world experience into structured knowledge through four core capabilities: Fact Extraction, Fact Reasoning, Fact Verification and Fact Curation.

Together, these capabilities create a complete pipeline spanning scene understanding, event attribution, data validation and learning curation—allowing every kilometer of real-world driving data to become a trusted signal for model improvement.

Fact Extraction

WITT identifies and extracts three categories of Atomic Physical Facts from real-world driving data: standard driving facts, multi-agent interaction facts and physically ambiguous conditions. Together, these facts capture everyday traffic behaviors, evolving relationships among traffic participants and uncertainty within complex physical environments.

For example, a driving video can be decomposed into multiple Atomic Physical Facts, including reduced visibility caused by rain, a pedestrian entering a crosswalk, an ego vehicle slowing down, a nearby vehicle traveling in parallel, changing traffic signals and increasing collision risk. Each fact is designed to be highly reliable, traceable and verifiable, enabling richer scene descriptions and providing the foundation for subsequent reasoning, validation and learning.

Fact Reasoning

After extracting facts, WITT analyzes key events, behavioral relationships and evolving risks within a scene, while identifying the underlying causes and potential trajectories of those events.

During the R&D phrase of Autonomous Driving, engineers often need to search vast video datasets for specific long-tail scenarios, such as pedestrians suddenly crossing in construction zones, lane departures under poor visibility conditions, or complex yielding maneuvers in narrow-road encounters. Powered by an integrated video intelligence engine, WITT enables users to retrieve target scenarios through keywords or natural-language queries, dramatically improving the efficiency of scenario discovery, data investigation and root-cause analysis.

Fact Verification

To reduce hallucinations commonly associated with general-purpose AI models, WITT evaluates outputs across six dimensions:

  • Vulnerable road users
  • Ego-vehicle behavior
  • Surrounding vehicle behavior
  • Scene understanding
  • Comprehensive fact
  • Traffic facilities

The model introduces factual confidence scoring and validates conclusions against external physical evidence to determine whether interpretations are supported by observable reality.

By tracking factual errors, hallucinations, omissions and temporal inconsistencies, WITT provides both a quality benchmark for data users and a preference signal for model training, continuously guiding AI systems toward more accurate and physically grounded understanding.

Today, WITT achieves an average factual error rate approximately one-third that of leading general-purpose AI models in autonomous driving scenario understanding tasks.

Fact Curation

In real-world operations, not all data contribute equally to model learning. WITT automatically identifies high-value facts and routes them into the most effective learning workflows to maximize model improvement.

Rare long-tail scenarios can be returned to WeRide GENESIS, the company’s proprietary general-purpose simulation model, for simulation training and scenario expansion. High-frequency everyday scenarios can support reinforcement learning and workflow optimization. Abnormal or ambiguous data can be directed into review processes to prevent valuable information from being mistakenly discarded as noise.

By ensuring that every piece of data follows the most appropriate learning path, WITT maximizes the value of real-world operational data and continuously converts experience into model intelligence.

Within WeRide’s Physical AI architecture, WITT serves as the critical understanding and evaluation layer. Together with WeRide GENESIS, the company’s proprietary general-purpose simulation model, WITT forms a Physical AI flywheel that continuously converts real-world experience into model improvement.

WITT extracts, understands, verifies and curates physical facts from real-world data, while GENESIS generates high-fidelity simulation environments and long-tail training scenarios based on those facts. Together, the two systems train and improve vehicle-side models, enabling autonomous driving systems to continuously evolve through both real-world experience and synthetic-world learning.

Compared with general-purpose AI models that often rely on hundreds of billions of parameters, WITT delivers strong performance with a significantly more efficient architecture. The model reduces token costs by up to 98%, processes up to 10,000 minutes of vehicle-operation video per day on a single GPU and delivers up to 200 times greater data-processing efficiency in comparable workloads.

In labeling workflows, a single request to WITT can generate more than 100 dynamic tags, enabling massive volumes of real-world driving video to be rapidly retrieved, validated and incorporated into model-development pipelines, where they become continuously accumulating fact assets.

Supported by this Physical AI flywheel, WeRide has become the world’s only company to achieve large-scale commercial deployment of both L4 autonomous driving and L2++ intelligent driving systems.

In the L4 domain, WeRide has obtained autonomous driving permits across eight countries and markets, deployed autonomous driving products in more than 40 cities across 12 countries, and operates a fleet of more than 3,000 autonomous vehicles. Its Robotaxi services have already achieved regular, large-scale fully driverless commercial operations in Guangzhou, Beijing, Abu Dhabi and Dubai.

At the same time, high-quality data and model capabilities accumulated through L4 operations are continuously being transferred to WeRide’s one-stage end-to-end ADAS solution through the company’s Physical AI flywheel. Today, WRD 3.0 has secured an unprecedented six consecutive wins at the China Urban Intelligent Driving Competition. The solution has also been selected for close to 30 vehicle programs and entered production on multiple vehicle platforms, including models from Chery Exeed and GAC Aion. Beyond China, it has expanded technology validation footprint into international markets such as Germany, France and Japan.

Starting from autonomous driving—one of the most data-intensive and operationally complex environments for Physical AI—WITT demonstrates a broader potential for Physical AI applications.

As Physical AI enters a new phase of large-scale deployment, WeRide will continue advancing cognitive foundation models grounded in real-world validation, enabling AI to move beyond understanding the physical world toward operating within it at scale.

About WeRide
WeRide is a global leader and a first mover in the autonomous driving industry, as well as the first publicly traded Robotaxi company. Our autonomous vehicles have been tested or operated in over 40 cities across 12 countries. We are also the first and only technology company whose products have received autonomous driving permits in eight markets: China, the UAE, Singapore, France, Switzerland, Saudi Arabia, Belgium, and the US. Empowered by the smart, versatile, cost-effective, and highly adaptable WeRide One platform, WeRide provides autonomous driving products and services from L2 to L4, addressing transportation needs in the mobility, logistics, and sanitation industries. WeRide was named to Fortune's 2025 Change the World and 2025 Future 50 lists.

Media Contacts
WeRide: [email protected]

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SOUEAST Launches S06 DM and S08 DM in Egypt —Comprehensive Product Portfolio Drives Market Growth

CAIRO, July 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — SOUEAST has introduced two hybrid SUVs in Egypt— the S06 DM and S08 DM, marking the brand's debut in the country's new energy vehicle market. With these new models, SOUEAST's Egyptian lineup now covers both the C- and D-segments, encompassing both fuel-powered and new energy vehicles to cater to a broader range of local mobility needs.

SOUEAST Expands Hybrid Lineup in Egypt with Local Market Insight

With growing demand for urban commuting and multi-passenger mobility, SUVs have become a mainstream segment in Egypt’s automotive market. Meanwhile, the market is shifting towards a diversified landscape where fuel-powered, battery electric, and hybrid vehicles coexist. Plug-in hybrids, with their dual-power flexibility, are emerging as a key consumer trend. Based on in-depth insight into automotive market and industry, SOUEAST has entered this segment with the new hybrid SUVs that address the diverse mobility needs of Egyptian customers through differentiated positioning and scenario-based functionality.

S06 DM (Urban Stylish SUV)

  • Hybrid powertrain, delivering a balance of performance and efficiency
  • Accelerates from 0-100 km/h in just 7.9 seconds, providing responsive handling and engaging driving experience
  • 15.6-inch smart touchscreen with intelligent voice interaction system, offering intuitive operation and digital experience

S08 DM（7-Seat Urban Comfort SUV）

  • Length: 4,810 mm; Wheelbase: 2,820 mm; flexible 2+3+2 seat layout
  • 41 storage compartments in cabin, with maximum cargo capacity to 1,708 liters
  • Intelligent multi-mode cockpit system, with front-seat heat, vent & massage; equipped with 6.4L armrest refrigerator
  • Body structure made with 86% high-strength steel for enhanced safety

Both new models are well suited to the Egyptian market with their hybrid powertrain. In urban driving, the vehicles operate in electric mode, effectively reducing fuel consumption; while on longer and high-speed journeys, the fuel-powered system ensures uninterrupted travel.

Dual-track Strategy Accelerates SOUEAST's Growth in Egypt
Since entering the Egyptian market in July 2025 with four fuel-powered models, SOUEAST has rapidly established a strong presence through a clear product strategy and competitive offerings. It has risen to sixth place in Egypt's overall passenger vehicle market and fourth among Chinese brands in less than one year. Recently, SOUEAST was honored with the Special Excellence Award for the Best Launch of a New Brand, while the S05 has won the Best Chinese SUV in the Compact Size Category (2025–2026) at the prestigious Egypt Car of the Year (ECOTY) awards. These achievements highlight SOUEAST’s growing presence and product competitiveness in the Egyptian market.

With the launch of S06 DM and S08 DM, SOUEAST has established a comprehensive lineup in Egypt, spanning diverse segments and powertrain options. In the future, the brand will further expand its portfolio with sedans and additional new energy models, while accelerating local manufacturing to support its long-term growth in Africa.

For more information about SOUEAST, please visit:

Brand website:

www.soueast-motor.com

Facebook: Soueast Global  

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Weitong Liu
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SOUEAST S08 DM Makes African Market Debut with Morocco Launch

CASABLANCA, Morocco, June 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — SOUEAST officially launched the S08 DM in Morocco. Positioned as a 7-Seat Urban Comfort SUV, the model debuted in the African market following its launches in the Middle East and Latin America. Over 500 guests attended the launch event, including media representatives, customers, and business partners. Maître Gims also attended the event as SOUEAST Morocco’s brand ambassador and delivered a live performance.

C-DM Hybrid Technology, Ready for Africa’s Roads

Africa is currently transitioning from traditional fuel-powered vehicles to new energy mobility. In this context, the S08 DM, equipped with C-DM high-efficiency hybrid technology, delivers exceptional practical value. It offers an NEDC combined driving range of over 1,300 km, helping reduce concerns about long-distance travel. In low-battery conditions, the vehicle consumes only 5.3 liters per 100 kilometers, significantly reducing operating costs and highlighting its economic advantages. Compared to single powertrain systems, this hybrid architecture provides greater flexibility in adapting to diverse scenarios, better meeting users’ varied driving needs.

Road conditions across Africa are highly varied and demanding. In cities, traffic is often heavy and stop-and-go. On the outskirts, gravel and unpaved roads are common, while mountain areas feature sharp turns and long climbs. These conditions require robust power delivery and precise handling. The S08 DM is powered by a 1.5TD + 1DHT Super Hybrid Powertrain, delivering a combined output of up to 255 kW for responsive urban driving. It also produces 3,750 N·m of wheel-end peak torque, improving hill-climbing ability and traction in challenging terrain. For stability and safety, the vehicle features a Bosch ESP system with a braking response time of just 150 ms, ensuring greater control in dynamic driving conditions.

7-Seater and V2L Power, Ideal for Family Outdoor Life

Family outings and weekend getaways become increasingly popular. Large interior space is therefore a top priority for many buyers. The SOUEAST S08 DM meets this demand with a 4,810 mm overall length and a 2,820 mm wheelbase, offers a three-row, seven-seat layout that provides generous space for passengers and luggage. For in-cabin convenience, it features a 6.4L armrest refrigerator. It is powered by an independent compressor and offers a wide temperature range from -6°C to 6°C and 35°C to 50°C. It can also cool from 30°C to 0°C in just 10 minutes, perfect for delivering refreshing beverages even in temperatures exceeding 40℃. Additionally, the S08 DM comes standard with a 3.3 kW V2L function, enabling users to easily power outdoor cooking, lighting, and entertainment system and offering a more convenient and flexible outdoor lifestyle.

SOUEAST Ranks No.3 Among Chinese Brands in Morocco

SOUEAST entered the Moroccan market in June 2025. Since then, it has introduced the S05, S06, S06 DM, S07, and S09. The lineup covers a wide range of urban family mobility needs under the brand philosophy “EASE YOUR LIFE.” The brand has quickly gained strong recognition in the local market. In the first quarter of this year, SOUEAST ranked Top 3 among Chinese automotive brands in Morocco. The S08 DM will also launch in Egypt and other African markets soon, further strengthening its presence in the region.

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WeRide Achieves Record Five Consecutive Wins at China Urban Intelligent Driving Competition

HEFEI, China, May 18, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — At the Hefei round of the Second China Urban Intelligent Driving Competition hosted by D1EV, a leading electric and intelligent vehicle media platform, the Chery Exeed Sterra ES – equipped with WeRide Driving (WRD 3.0) – secured first place with 102.81 points, extending WRD 3.0’s record to five consecutive wins. With this result, WRD 3.0, WeRide’s one-stage end-to-end ADAS solution co-developed with Bosch, becomes the first and only solution in the competition’s history to achieve a five-win streak, reflecting its leading position in the L2++ ADAS segment.

In the preliminary round, two WRD 3.0-powered vehicles – the Exeed Sterra ES and the GAC Aion N60 – claimed first and second place respectively. The Hefei event also marked WeRide’s first multi-vehicle entry in a single competition and the debut of the Qualcomm SA8650 platform on the Aion N60. Notably, in its competition debut, the Aion N60 outperformed all Momenta- and Huawei-powered models by up to 24.95 points.

Final results from the Second China Urban Intelligent Driving Competition (Hefei round)

2026 marks a key year for the large-scale deployment of WeRide’s L2++ ADAS solutions, alongside continued technological progress.

Built around its one-stage end-to-end architecture, WeRide continues to strengthen the generalization capability and decision-making consistency of its AI foundation models in complex scenarios. Through the WeRide GENESIS simulation platform, the company enables closed-loop data iteration and training optimization, supporting stable performance across vehicle models and operating conditions.

Cross-platform adaptability remains critical for large-scale mass production. WeRide has rapidly adapted WRD 3.0 across major compute platforms, including NVIDIA DRIVE Orin-X and Orin-Y, as well as Qualcomm SA8650, forming a scalable technical framework for deployment across multiple vehicle programs.

At Auto China 2026, WeRide further strengthened this capability through a strategic partnership with SiEngine, a provider of high-performance automotive-grade chips, aimed at improving cost efficiency and supply chain resilience.

These technical advancements are translating into broader commercial adoption. Since early 2026, WeRide has secured nearly 30 design wins across multiple brands under the GAC Group, including GAC Aion, GAC Trumpchi, Hyptec, as well as Chery Group, including Exeed, Tiggo, Lepas, Omoda, and JAECOO. Products now span from mass-market vehicles priced at approximately USD $14,000 to flagship models priced around USD $44,000.

Looking ahead, WeRide plans to expand its L2++ ADAS business beyond China, targeting global markets including Europe, Southeast Asia, and the Middle East. The company continues to drive its one-stage end-to-end technology across vehicle models and real-world scenarios, with an emphasis on delivering safe, reliable, and user-friendly ADAS solutions worldwide.

About WeRide
WeRide is a global leader and a first mover in the autonomous driving industry, as well as the first publicly traded Robotaxi company. Our autonomous vehicles have been tested or operated in over 40 cities across 12 countries. We are also the first and only technology company whose products have received autonomous driving permits in eight markets: China, the UAE, Singapore, France, Switzerland, Saudi Arabia, Belgium, and the US. Empowered by the smart, versatile, cost-effective, and highly adaptable WeRide One platform, WeRide provides autonomous driving products and services from L2 to L4, addressing transportation needs in the mobility, logistics, and sanitation industries. WeRide was named to Fortune’s 2025 Change the World and 2025 Future 50 lists.

Media Contacts
WeRide: [email protected]

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WeRide and Lenovo Collaborate to Deploy 200,000 Autonomous Vehicles Globally Over Five Years

BEIJING, April 27, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — WeRide (NASDAQ: WRD, HKEX: 0800), a global leader in autonomous driving technology, announced an expanded collaboration with Lenovo (HKSE: 0992) at Auto China 2026 to accelerate the large-scale commercialization of Level 4 autonomous driving worldwide. Starting 2026, the two companies expect to jointly deploy 200,000 autonomous vehicles (AVs), including Robotaxis, globally over the next five years, marking one of the industry’s most ambitious efforts to scale autonomous mobility.

Liu Zhenya, Vice President of Technology at WeRide (third from left), and Peter Xu, Vice President and General Manager of Vehicle Computing at Lenovo (second from left), signed a cooperation agreement at Auto China 2026, witnessed by Dr. Tony Han, Founder and CEO of WeRide (fourth from left), and Ken Wong, Executive Vice President and President of Lenovo Solutions & Services Group (first from left)

This collaboration will accelerate the development of a global autonomous driving ecosystem, integrating critical elements across technology, computing infrastructure, and supply chain to enhance industry-wide collaboration and efficiency.

With R&D, testing, and operations across over 40 cities in 12 countries, WeRide has established the industry’s widest global footprint in autonomous driving, supported by its advanced technology platform and a proven commercial model. Lenovo contributes its strengths in intelligent computing, as well as its global manufacturing and supply chain capabilities, providing robust AI computing infrastructure and system engineering expertise for large-scale fleet deployment.

By combining their respective strengths, the two companies will connect key capabilities from cloud to vehicle, accelerating the deployment of Physical AI in real-world mobility scenarios.

Autonomous driving is emerging as one of the first large-scale applications of Physical AI, bringing intelligent systems into real-world operations. Among its applications, Robotaxis have emerged as the most mature commercial use case, bringing tangible benefits to cities and people. By reducing human error, improving fleet efficiency, and enabling 24/7 operations, autonomous mobility enhances road safety, transportation accessibility, and urban efficiency, while laying the foundation for smarter, more sustainable cities.

However, scaling Robotaxi services globally remains complex. AVs must perform consistently across varied urban environments, regulatory frameworks, and traffic conditions. At the same time, achieving the right balance between high-performance computing, system reliability, and cost efficiency is essential to moving from pilot deployments to sustainable commercial scale.

To address these challenges, Lenovo and WeRide are advancing a scalable technology foundation for autonomous driving. In July 2025, Lenovo and WeRide jointly launched the HPC 3.0 high-performance computing platform, first deployed in the mass-produced WeRide Robotaxi GXR. Built on Lenovo’s L4 autonomous driving domain controller AD1, HPC 3.0 is powered by the NVIDIA DRIVE AGX Thor system-on-chip and delivers over 2,000 TOPS of AI computing power.

The platform meets stringent global regulatory and safety requirements across complex road conditions with its auto-grade design and fully redundant hardware-software. From a cost perspective, HPC 3.0 reduces autonomous driving suite cost by 50% and lowers total cost of ownership (TCO) by 84% over its lifecycle compared to HPC 2.0, paving the way for large-scale L4 commercial deployment.

Lenovo supports the shift toward large-scale commercialization with its capabilities in vehicle computing, Hybrid AI, and global supply chain integration. Its AD1 domain controller combines high-performance AI computing with automotive-grade engineering to support stable deployment in complex environments, backed by its global manufacturing and delivery network.

Dr. Tony Han, Founder and CEO of WeRide, said: “Autonomous driving is entering a critical phase of commercial deployment, with industry competition shifting from pure technological capability to cost efficiency and scalable deployment. This expanded collaboration will further integrate WeRide and Lenovo’s core strengths in autonomous driving systems and computing platforms, creating a strong foundation for the planned global deployment of 200,000 AVs over the next five years.”

Peter Xu, Vice President and General Manager of Vehicle Computing at Lenovo, added: “Scalability is the defining challenge for autonomous driving, and computing is the foundation. Lenovo will continue to advance automotive-grade computing platforms while leveraging our global manufacturing and supply chain strengths to deliver replicable, large-scale capabilities for the industry. Deepening our collaboration with WeRide allows us to accelerate commercialization and bring Robotaxi services to global markets faster.”

Looking ahead, WeRide and Lenovo will continue to deepen collaboration on L4 AVs, including autonomous minibuses and sanitation vehicles. By accelerating the integration of autonomous driving into urban mobility and public services, both companies aim to scale intelligent mobility globally and drive the new phase of deployment.

About WeRide

WeRide is a global leader and a first mover in the autonomous driving industry, as well as the first publicly traded Robotaxi company. Our autonomous vehicles have been tested or operated in over 40 cities across 12 countries. We are also the first and only technology company whose products have received autonomous driving permits in eight markets: China, the UAE, Singapore, France, Switzerland, Saudi Arabia, Belgium, and the US. Empowered by the smart, versatile, cost-effective, and highly adaptable WeRide One platform, WeRide provides autonomous driving products and services from L2 to L4, addressing transportation needs in the mobility, logistics, and sanitation industries. WeRide was named to Fortune’s 2025 Change the World and 2025 Future 50 lists.

https://www.weride.ai

About Lenovo

Lenovo is a US$69 billion revenue global technology powerhouse, ranked #196 in the Fortune Global 500, and serving millions of customers every day in 180 markets. Focused on a bold vision to deliver Smarter Technology for All, Lenovo has built on its success as the world’s largest PC company with a full-stack portfolio of AI-enabled, AI-ready, and AI-optimized devices (PCs, workstations, smartphones, tablets), infrastructure (server, storage, edge, high performance computing and software defined infrastructure), software, solutions, and services. Lenovo’s continued investment in world-changing innovation is building a more equitable, trustworthy, and smarter future for everyone, everywhere. Lenovo is listed on the Hong Kong stock exchange under Lenovo Group Limited (HKSE: 992) (ADR: LNVGY). To find out more visit https://www.lenovo.com, and read about the latest news via our StoryHub. 

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WeRide WRD 3.0 Unlocks Multi-Chip Platform Compatibility, Driving ADAS Democratization

BEIJING, April 24, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — WeRide (NASDAQ: WRD, HKEX: 0800), a global leader in autonomous driving technology, announced that WeRide Driving (WRD 3.0), its one-stage end-to-end ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance System) solution, has achieved multi-chip compatibility across computing platforms including NVIDIA DRIVE®, Qualcomm Snapdragon®, and SiEngine StarLight (AD1000). By supporting different compute levels and cost tiers, WRD 3.0 enables global OEMs to deploy a full range of L2++ ADAS solutions, from high-performance to cost-efficient configurations.

At Auto China 2026, WeRide also signed a strategic partnership agreement with SiEngine Technology, a leading high-performance automotive-grade and industrial chipmaker. The partnership will focus on deep “chip + algorithm” integration, accelerating the large-scale deployment of L2++ ADAS solutions across different cost segments and driving broader adoption globally.

WeRide and SiEngine formalize their strategic partnership, witnessed by Dr. Tony Han, Founder and CEO of WeRide, and Dr. Wang Kai, Founder and CEO of SiEngine Technology, as Liu Zhenya, Vice President of Technology at WeRide, and Devin Jiang, Vice President and Head of Product Planning at SiEngine Technology, sign the cooperation agreement

As the world’s first publicly listed universal autonomous driving technology company, WeRide has consistently placed algorithm generalization at the core of its technology strategy. From the outset, WeRide's autonomous driving stack was designed to be decoupled from specific computing power and chip platforms, supporting rapid migration across hardware architectures, reducing adaptation costs, and shortening deployment cycles for OEM partners.

Building on this, WRD 3.0 translates the algorithmic capabilities and safety standards proven in long-term, real-world L4 autonomous driving operations into an ADAS solution. Integrated with WeRide’s self-developed GENESIS universal simulation world model, WRD 3.0 delivers more stable decision-making in complex road environments, more human-like driving behavior, and greater system fault tolerance, achieving an optimal balance between safety and efficiency.

WRD 3.0 has now secured production design wins across nearly 30 vehicle models, including collaborations with leading OEMs such as GAC and Chery. On April 16, Aion N60, the first mass-production passenger vehicle jointly developed by WeRide and GAC Aion, officially launched pre-sales. This launch also marks WeRide's first mass-production deployment of its one-stage end-to-end technology on the Qualcomm Snapdragon® platform, enabling full-scenario ADAS across urban driving, highways, parking, and active and passive safety. Through highly optimized algorithms and system design, the solution achieves performance comparable to a 2,000 TOPS platform while operating on just 200 TOPS of computing power, setting a new benchmark for efficiency in production-ready ADAS.

For OEMs, this milestone signals that ADAS solutions are no longer constrained by a single chip platform or development approach. Instead, OEMs can deploy the same software architecture flexibly across multiple vehicle models and computing platforms, ensuring a consistent user experience while significantly reducing development complexity and cost, accelerating time to market.

The partnership with SiEngine further strengthens WeRide's adaptability within China’s automotive chip ecosystem while enhancing cost optimization. As a pioneer in high-performance automotive-grade chips in China, SiEngine has established a dual-track product strategy covering intelligent cockpit and intelligent driving applications. While its cockpit chip business continues to scale quickly, SiEngine's ADAS system-on-chip (SoC), SiEngine StarLight (AD 1000), entered mass production in 2025, delivering 512 TOPS of NPU performance on a single chip and up to 2,048 TOPS in multi-chip configurations – effectively balancing performance, energy efficiency, and cost.

“The large-scale adoption of L2++ ADAS depends on a unified software architecture and seamless collaboration across multiple chip platforms. At the core of WRD 3.0 is a one-stage end-to-end approach that supports stable deployment across diverse computing platforms, and has already been validated in mass-production vehicles such as the GAC Aion N60. Building on this foundation, our partnership with SiEngine Technology will further deepen the synergy between algorithms and compute, accelerating ADAS deployment across a broader range of vehicle models,” said Dr. Tony Han, Founder and CEO of WeRide.

“SiEngine Technology is committed to providing global partners with automotive-grade SoCs that deliver high computing power, high bandwidth, robust safety, and strong cost competitiveness, supported by an open and scalable ecosystem. WeRide is a recognized leader in full-stack autonomous driving technology and commercial deployment, and our visions are closely aligned. Together, this partnership will help drive China’s intelligent driving ecosystem toward broader global adoption,” said Dr. Wang Kai, Founder and CEO of SiEngine Technology.

Looking ahead, WeRide plans to deepen collaboration with OEMs and industry partners across the value chain, accelerating the adoption of advanced intelligent driving solutions across all vehicle segments and enabling safe, reliable, and cost-effective mobility experiences globally.

About WeRide
WeRide is a global leader and a first mover in the autonomous driving industry, as well as the first publicly traded Robotaxi company. Our autonomous vehicles have been tested or operated in over 40 cities across 12 countries. We are also the first and only technology company whose products have received autonomous driving permits in eight markets: China, the UAE, Singapore, France, Switzerland, Saudi Arabia, Belgium, and the US. Empowered by the smart, versatile, cost-effective, and highly adaptable WeRide One platform, WeRide provides autonomous driving products and services from L2 to L4, addressing transportation needs in the mobility, logistics, and sanitation industries. WeRide was named to Fortune's 2025 Change the World and 2025 Future 50 lists. https://www.weride.ai

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WeRide’s WRD 3.0 Makes History as the Only Four‑Time Champion at China Urban Intelligent Driving Competition

WUHU, China, April 20, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — At the Wuhu round of the Second China Urban Intelligent Driving Competition hosted by D1EV, a leading media platform in the electric and intelligent vehicle sector, the Chery Exeed Sterra ET – equipped with the one‑stage end‑to‑end ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance System) solution jointly developed by WeRide and Bosch – secured first place by over 10 points, with Horizon Robotics and XPeng taking second and third place.

With this victory, WeRide Driving (WeRide WRD 3.0) becomes the first and only solution in the competition’s history to achieve four consecutive wins, reinforcing its technological leadership in complex urban driving environments.

WeRide Driving (WRD 3.0) is the first and only solution to achieve four consecutive wins in the Second China Urban Intelligent Driving Competition

From its first win in Taizhou to a sustained undefeated run, WeRide WRD 3.0’s success reflects WeRide’s long‑term technological accumulation and proven engineering execution.

Rapid technological iteration sits at the core of WRD 3.0. Leveraging its proprietary GENESIS general‑purpose simulation world model together with large‑scale L4 fully driverless real‑world road data, WeRide can systematically reproduce rare and challenging long‑tail scenarios at scale. Through continuous training, validation, and optimization, this approach creates a high‑efficiency closed loop that connects real‑world driving and simulation. As a result, WRD 3.0 delivers strong scenario generalization and a self‑optimizing learning capability that continuously improves performance as mileage accumulates.

Refined through extensive real‑world validation, WRD 3.0 achieves holistic perception and planning in dense, highly complex traffic environments, while maintaining stable, efficient, and safe driving behavior in unpredictable scenarios, including urban roads, street markets, and mixed pedestrian‑vehicle roads.

WRD 3.0 goes beyond algorithmic capability to deliver a mass-production-ready engineering system. Designed around safety, stability, and consistency, WeRide has implemented deep engineering optimizations across computing platform adaptation, system architecture design, and system redundancy. Through robust software‑hardware decoupling, WRD 3.0 delivers consistent production‑level functionality and user experience across diverse configurations, including pure‑vision or multi‑sensor fusion, HD‑map‑based or map‑free solutions, and different onboard computing power tiers.

WRD 3.0 is now in mass production across multiple vehicle models, including the Chery Exeed Sterra ES and ET, as well as the GAC Aion N60. The all‑new Chery Exeed EX7, also equipped with WRD 3.0, officially launched on April 19.

Looking ahead, WeRide will continue to serve users in China through pre‑installation of WRD 3.0 and ongoing OTA upgrades, supporting brands including GAC Aion, GAC Trumpchi, Hyptec, and Chery Exeed. In parallel, WeRide will steadily expand internationally with brands such as Tiggo, Lepas, Omoda, and JAECOO, bringing its proven intelligent driving solutions to a broader global market.

About WeRide
WeRide is a global leader and a first mover in the autonomous driving industry, as well as the first publicly traded Robotaxi company. Our autonomous vehicles have been tested or operated in over 40 cities across 12 countries. We are also the first and only technology company whose products have received autonomous driving permits in eight markets: China, the UAE, Singapore, France, Switzerland, Saudi Arabia, Belgium, and the US. Empowered by the smart, versatile, cost-effective, and highly adaptable WeRide One platform, WeRide provides autonomous driving products and services from L2 to L4, addressing transportation needs in the mobility, logistics, and sanitation industries. WeRide was named to Fortune’s 2025 Change the World and 2025 Future 50 lists.

https://www.weride.ai

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SOUEAST Sets Debut at Auto China 2026, Accelerating Global Market Expansion

BEIJING, April 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — As the 2026 Beijing International Automotive Exhibition ( Auto China 2026) kicks off, SOUEAST is set to make its debut, showcasing the 7-seater plug-in hybrid SUV——S08 DM, alongside a diverse models lineup. This debut marks a significant milestone in the brand’s ongoing global expansion.

Since its brand renewal in 2024, SOUEAST has remained committed to its “EASE YOUR LIFE” philosophy. Positioned as “The partner for Urban Mobility”, the brand addresses the diverse mobility needs of families—from daily commuting to weekend getaways—while steadily expanding its global presence.

As of March 2026, SOUEAST offers a robust lineup of hybrid and fuel-powered models, including the S06, S06 DM, S07, S08 DM, and S09. The brand is now present in 48 countries and regions, supported by over 300 sales outlets, and has built a strong reputation across the Middle East, Africa, and Central and South America. Notably, in Egypt, SOUEAST climbed to 4th place in the passenger vehicle segment and 6th overall market in just one year.

The S08 DM, a “7-Seat Urban Comfort SUV” and the centerpiece of SOUEAST, will be presented at the auto show. Powered by a dual-mode hybrid system, the vehicle is engineered for both city commuting and long-distance trips. Early this year, the model made a striking debut at Dubai Fashion Week (DFW), earning high praise from international media for its forward-looking aesthetics and design. It is currently available in markets including Saudi Arabia and the UAE, where it has already garnered positive feedback from customers since its launch.

SOUEAST will co-exhibit with JETOUR for the first time at Auto China 2026. Under the theme of “Urban Mobility,” SOUEAST will showcase S08 DM, S09 models and several concept cars. Through innovative design and display, the brand aims to demonstrate its commitment to deepening its presence in the urban mobility market. Looking ahead, SOUEAST will continue to refine its product portfolio and channels, and steadily advance its globalization.

Company：Fujian Soueast Automobile Sales Co., Ltd

Contact Person: Weitong Liu

Email: [email protected]

Website: ​https://www.soueast-motor.com

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WeRide and Uber Launch Fully Driverless Robotaxi Fare-Charging Operations in Dubai, Accelerating Autonomous Mobility in the Middle East

  • Public operations began today across Umm Suqeim and Jumeirah districts
  • Riders in Dubai can now book a WeRide fully driverless Robotaxi through the Uber app
  • Endorsed by Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority, supporting the emirate's goal of 25% autonomous journeys by 2030

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, March 31, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — WeRide (NASDAQ: WRD, HKEX: 0800), a global leader in autonomous driving technology, and Uber Technologies (NYSE: UBER), today launched fully driverless Robotaxi fare-charging operations in Dubai, as part of the first batch of Level 4 Robotaxis to enter commercial service in the city. This marks a significant milestone in the companies' expanding AV partnership and strengthens their roles in supporting Dubai's driverless ambitions of 25% autonomous journeys by 2030.

WeRide's Robotaxi GXR fleet in Dubai

Public commercial operations began today without a vehicle operator on board along routes in Jumeirah and Umm Suqeim, two of Dubai’s most popular coastal tourist districts, in partnership with the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA). Riders can book and be matched with a WeRide Robotaxi through the ‘Autonomous’ option on the Uber app. Tawasul, a leading mobility and fleet operator in the UAE, will be the service operator for WeRide vehicles on the Uber platform, providing fleet management services.

The launch follows a successful supervised trial service that began in December 2025. The RTA subsequently granted WeRide a driverless vehicle trial permit in February 2026, allowing fully driverless Robotaxis to be deployed across multiple areas in Dubai, including:

  • Commercial and industrial districts: Dubai Silicon Oasis, Dubai Investment Park Second, Jabal Ali Industrial First
  • Suburban areas: Nad Al Sheba, Wadi Al Safa, Warsan, Ras Al Khor
  • Maritime trade hub: Al Hamriya Port

These districts represent some of Dubai's busiest transport, logistics, and commercial activity zones. Under the RTA's guidance, WeRide will progressively extend service into these areas, bringing fully driverless mobility to more communities. This move reinforces the UAE’s smart mobility agenda and deepens WeRide’s long-term collaboration with the RTA, while supporting the company’s roadmap for tens of thousands of Robotaxis globally by 2030.

“WeRide is committed to long-term operations in Dubai and will continue expanding our local fleet. In challenging times, we stay focused on stability and service, ensuring our Robotaxis continue to deliver safe, dependable mobility for residents. This milestone reflects the combined strength of WeRide's advanced technology, our dedicated partners, and the regulatory confidence shown by RTA, as Dubai becomes one of the first cities worldwide to operate a fully driverless commercial Robotaxi service,” said Dr. Tony Han, Founder and CEO of WeRide.

“Bringing fully driverless vehicles to Dubai is an important milestone in making autonomous mobility a global reality. This launch underscores our deep commitment to the UAE and our vision for a hybrid world—where drivers and AVs operate side-by-side to create a more resilient network. Especially during challenging times in the region, we are proud to be a partner to this city, ensuring that Uber is always there to help people move seamlessly and with confidence,” said Sarfraz Maredia, Global Head of Autonomous Mobility & Delivery at Uber.

Earlier this week, Uber disclosed through public filings that it beneficially owns approximately 5.82% of WeRide's Class A ordinary shares. As a global leading mobility platform, Uber's stake demonstrates strong confidence in WeRide's technological leadership, global commercialization capabilities, and long-term strategic synergy value.

In 2023, WeRide became the first company in the UAE to receive a national license covering all types of self-driving vehicles, permitting autonomous testing and operation on public roads across the country, subject to emirate-level approvals. In February 2026, WeRide and Uber committed to deploy at least 1,200 Robotaxis across the Middle East spanning Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Riyadh. Today, WeRide has over 200 Robotaxis in the Middle East. Since 2025, WeRide's Middle Eastern subsidiary has achieved operational profitability in its Robotaxi business.

About WeRide
WeRide is a global leader and a first mover in the autonomous driving industry, as well as the first publicly traded Robotaxi company. Our autonomous vehicles have been tested or operated in over 40 cities across 12 countries. We are also the first and only technology company whose products have received autonomous driving permits in eight markets: China, the UAE, Singapore, France, Switzerland, Saudi Arabia, Belgium, and the US. Empowered by the smart, versatile, cost-effective, and highly adaptable WeRide One platform, WeRide provides autonomous driving products and services from L2 to L4, addressing transportation needs in the mobility, logistics, and sanitation industries. WeRide was named to Fortune's 2025 Change the World and 2025 Future 50 lists.

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