Nan Fang Du Shi Bao·2025-09-08 04:03Group 1 - The core incident involves a new NIO ES8 vehicle that experienced an accident, which was reported as the first accident of this model online, with unclear causes [1] - NIO's Vice President of Brand and Communication, Ma Lin, confirmed that the vehicle was a work car and the accident did not involve the NOP (Navigation on Pilot) driving assistance feature, with no injuries reported among the driver and passenger [1][1] - The accident occurred on September 7, and the vehicle's structural integrity was noted, with airbags deployed and significant damage to the front, indicating a high-speed impact [1][1] Group 2 - The NIO ES8 was officially launched and made available for pre-sale on August 21, with deliveries expected to begin in late September [1] - NIO claims that the new ES8 has undergone over 72 comprehensive crash tests, exceeding global five-star safety standards [1]