China bans the terms 'smart' and 'autonomous driving' from vehicle ads

China bans the terms 'smart' and 'autonomous driving' from vehicle ads

FILE PHOTO: Xiaomi's new EV sedan SU7 Ultra is displayed after an event in Beijing, China October 29, 2024. REUTERS/Tingshu Wang/File photo

China is banning automakers from using the terms “smart driving” and “autonomous driving” when they advertise driving assistance features, and will tighten rules around such technology upgrades, the government told industry representatives, according to a transcript of a meeting.

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