XPENG(US:XPEV) Nan Fang Du Shi Bao·2025-12-16 11:11Core Insights - Xiaopeng Motors has obtained an L3 autonomous driving road test license in Guangzhou, allowing conditional autonomous driving tests on designated high-speed road sections [1] - The company has embedded hardware in its vehicles to support L3 autonomous driving by 2025, and it plans to release its second-generation VLA model in Q1 2026, which will enhance autonomous driving capabilities [1][3] Group 1 - Xiaopeng Motors' CEO He Xiaopeng emphasized that the new VLA model is crucial for achieving fully autonomous driving across various scenarios [3] - A bet was made by He Xiaopeng regarding the performance of Xiaopeng's VLA compared to Tesla's FSD V14.2 by August 30, 2026, highlighting the competitive landscape in autonomous driving technology [4] - Recent developments in L3 autonomous driving commercialization have been noted, with multiple domestic automakers receiving approvals for L3 capabilities, indicating a rapid acceleration in the deployment of advanced autonomous driving [4]