The Digitilization of Chinese Smart Cars: Cockpit, Seats, Chassis

18th China (Guangzhou) Automotive Parts Tech. Conference‌: Leapmotor, XPeng, Dongfeng, and RoboSense

2026/09/25

Summary
Leapmotor: Global Scenario Asset Digitalization
XPeng: Intelligent seats - Towards proactive services
Dongfeng: Exploring and Practicing Dongfeng Smart Chassis
RoboSense: Transformation of LiDAR's Underlying Architecture: SPAD-SoC Evolution from Analog to Digital

Summary

The 18th China (Guangzhou) Automotive Parts Technology Conference was held in August 2026 at the Westin Pazhou, a 5-star landmark hotel located inside Area C of the Canton Fair Complex in Guangzhou. It was organized by the National Intelligent Automotive Parts Quality Inspection and Testing Center, hosted by the China National Electric Apparatus Research Institute Co., Ltd., and co-sponsored by the Guangdong Automotive Industry Association and other organizations. This conference, under the theme of "Digital-Intelligent Cockpit · New Connected Horizon," focused on discussions centered on smart cockpit interaction, smart chassis, and intelligent driving. Industry experts from various sectors, including finished vehicle automakers and parts suppliers participated, and presentations were given by representatives of companies such as Leapmotor (Zhejiang Leapmotor Technology Co., Ltd.), XPeng (Guangzhou Xiaopeng Motors Technology Co., Ltd.), Dongfeng (Dongfeng Motor Corporation Research and Development Institute), and RoboSense (RoboSense Technology Co., Ltd.).

This report covers the presentations given by the four companies, Leapmotor, XPeng, Dongfeng, and RoboSense, and summarizes their technical perspectives and latest initiatives in the fields of intelligent driving, smart cockpits, and core components.

The venue of The 18th China (Guangzhou) Automotive Parts Technology Conference

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