Xiaomi Recalls 110,000 SU7 EVs After Fatal Crash Highlights Assisted Driving Flaws

2025-09-19
Xiaomi Recalls 110,000 SU7 EVs After Fatal Crash Highlights Assisted Driving Flaws

Following a deadly crash involving one of its SU7 electric vehicles, Xiaomi will remotely fix a flaw in the assisted driving system of over 110,000 vehicles. The accident, which killed three college students while the car was in assisted driving mode, sparked concerns about the safety of China's smart driving technology and advertising of autonomous driving capabilities. Chinese regulators cited insufficient recognition, warning, and handling capabilities in extreme driving conditions, posing a collision risk. The recall involves SU7 models manufactured before August 30, 2025, and the announcement ignited significant online discussion, reaching over 70 million views on Weibo.

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Jeju Air Crash: Black Boxes Silent Before Impact

2025-01-11
Jeju Air Crash: Black Boxes Silent Before Impact

A Jeju Air Boeing 737-800 crashed in Korea, resulting in 179 fatalities. The investigation revealed that both the flight data recorder (FDR) and cockpit voice recorder (CVR) stopped recording four minutes before the plane crashed. This crucial data loss complicates the investigation, forcing investigators to rely on other evidence to determine the cause of the crash. Possible causes under investigation include bird strike, landing gear malfunction, and the runway barrier. The transport minister resigned, and authorities are investigating the airport and Jeju Air.

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