China Probes Brake Pedal Failure on JAC-Huawei Luxury EV
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A Maextro V800 at a Huawei Harmony Intelligent Mobility Alliance store in Beijing on Oct. 11, 2026. Photo: VCG
Chinese regulators have opened a joint investigation into reports that a brake-pedal bracket fractured during testing of a luxury electric vehicle (EV) developed by JAC Motors and Huawei, putting fresh scrutiny on vehicle-safety claims in China’s fiercely competitive auto market.
The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology said Thursday that it had formed a joint investigation team with the country’s cyberspace regulator and market watchdog to examine the issue involving the Maextro V800.
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