AutoNavi and Great Wall Motor Establish Mobility Joint Innovation Lab
AutoNavi, a leading Chinese navigation service provider, and Great Wall Motor (GWM) have joined forces to inaugurate their Mobility Joint Innovation Lab in Hebei Province. This lab is dedicated to advancing smart mobility solutions and was announced via WeChat by AutoNavi.
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The Mobility Joint Innovation Lab aims to leverage the expertise of both AutoNavi and GWM in the mobility and automotive industries. By combining resources, sharing data, and conducting interdisciplinary research, the lab focuses on improving trip planning accuracy and efficiency by addressing user pain points and integrating cross-platform data.
The collaboration extends beyond the two companies, as the joint lab plans to work with academic institutions, research organizations, and industry associations to promote research integration and scalable innovation.
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This collaboration builds on the existing partnership between AutoNavi and GWM. Since 2018, AutoNavi’s in-car navigation system has been integrated into GWM vehicles, with full coverage across the automaker’s brand lineup achieved by 2019. In 2020, the collaboration expanded with the integration of AutoNavi’s AutoSDK product version, supporting GWM’s intelligent upgrades. The partnership now spans over 55 vehicle models across GWM’s brands, focusing on high-precision mapping and lane-level navigation.
Future plans include the introduction of innovative features such as blind-spot crossing alerts, smart parking, adaptive traffic light navigation, and intelligent voice guidance based on AutoSDK 810 version navigation system. These features will enhance user experiences and drive efficiency in GWM’s vehicle models.
