Honda Motor(US:HMC) Huan Qiu Wang·2025-04-23 06:07Core Insights - Honda China has announced a strategic partnership with Momenta to develop mass-production auxiliary driving solutions based on end-to-end large models, aiming to implement various driving assistance features in the Chinese market [1][3] - The collaboration will leverage Momenta's "Flywheel Large Model" technology, which integrates perception and planning capabilities, enhancing system reliability and stability in complex driving conditions [3][4] - The partnership is a significant move for Honda China in response to the automotive industry's shift towards electrification and intelligence, with plans for the electric brand "Yay" to launch the GT model featuring Momenta's technology [4] Group 1 - Honda China and Momenta will work together to create a comprehensive mass-production auxiliary driving system that covers all driving scenarios [3] - The end-to-end large model technology combines long-term and short-term memory data training architectures, mimicking human cognitive processes to address complex road conditions [3] - The first outcome of this collaboration is the global debut of the Yay brand's GT model at the Shanghai Auto Show, which will include intelligent driving assistance features [3][4] Group 2 - Honda's partnership with Momenta is seen as a crucial step in adapting to the rapid advancements in auxiliary driving technology in China [3][4] - Momenta has previously collaborated with other automotive companies, such as General Motors and SAIC, to reduce R&D costs and accelerate technology iteration through its "mass production flywheel" model [4] - The Yay brand's first models, Dongfeng Honda S7 and GAC Honda P7, have recently been launched, with the Yay GT expected to begin mass production in the second half of 2025 [4]