3 6 Ke·2026-02-10 13:16Core Insights - The automotive testing landscape is evolving from traditional performance validation to a comprehensive quality assurance and innovation catalyst throughout the entire lifecycle of vehicle development [1][7] - A competitive "arms race" among Chinese automakers is emerging, focusing on automotive testing facilities as the industry transitions from "mechanical manufacturing" to "intelligent mobility" [1][7] Group 1: Intelligent Interaction Testing Laboratory - Great Wall Motors has opened a new intelligent interaction testing laboratory, which is a highlight of its testing system, with total investment exceeding 12 million yuan [1][4] - The laboratory features capabilities for VR interaction experiences, HMI prototype testing, real vehicle simulation driving, and human factors evaluation, allowing for high-fidelity testing of smart cockpit and multi-modal interaction functionalities before actual vehicle production [4][5] - The testing lab aims to reduce trial-and-error costs during the vehicle production phase by utilizing virtual simulation technology [4][5] Group 2: Environmental Wind Tunnel Testing Laboratory - Great Wall Motors has also invested 300 million yuan in an environmental wind tunnel testing laboratory, which has been opened for external visits [5][6] - This facility can adjust temperatures between -40℃ and 60℃ and humidity levels from 5% to 95%, covering various global climate conditions, and features a variable area nozzle design capable of achieving wind speeds up to 250 km/h [5][6] - The wind tunnel includes solar radiation simulation equipment, enabling extreme environment testing for battery thermal management, air conditioning cooling, and engine heat dissipation systems, thus enhancing automotive development efficiency [5][6][7]