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Core Viewpoint - The collaboration between Audi and Huawei is expected to enhance Audi's market competitiveness by integrating Huawei's intelligent driving technology into traditional fuel vehicles, thereby attracting consumers who prefer fuel cars to experience smart driving features [2][3][6]. Group 1: Audi and Huawei Collaboration - Audi is the first luxury brand to adopt Huawei's QianKun intelligent driving technology, with models including A5L, A5L Sportback, and Q6L e-tron set to feature this technology [2]. - The upcoming Audi A5L will be the first fuel vehicle equipped with Huawei's QianKun intelligent driving, utilizing Audi's latest E³ 1.2 electronic architecture to overcome traditional fuel vehicle limitations [2][5]. - The partnership aims to break the perception that intelligent driving features are exclusive to electric vehicles, allowing fuel vehicle users to enjoy these advancements [2][5]. Group 2: Impact on Huawei's Automotive Business Unit (BU) - The Audi project has significantly accelerated the establishment of Huawei's automotive business unit, which was formally established in 2019 after years of collaboration and development [5][6]. - Huawei's automotive BU has since expanded rapidly, introducing various cooperation models such as HI and Hongmeng Zhixing, which provide smart technology and marketing capabilities to traditional car manufacturers [8]. - The collaboration has led to notable sales successes for partner brands, such as the Wanjie M9, which achieved over 200,000 units sold within a year and a half, and the Wanjie M8, which received 80,000 pre-orders in just 33 days [9][10]. Group 3: Market Dynamics and Challenges - Audi faces declining sales, with a reported drop to 144,500 units in Q1 2025, a decrease of 7% year-on-year, while competitors like Mercedes and BMW also experienced significant declines [14]. - In response to market pressures, Audi has implemented substantial price reductions on key models, with discounts exceeding 100,000 yuan for models like A4L and Q5L [15]. - The rise of domestic high-end electric vehicles is intensifying competition, with Chinese brands capturing a significant share of the luxury car market, leading to a shift in consumer preferences towards vehicles with advanced intelligent features [16][17]. Group 4: Consumer Preferences and Future Outlook - Intelligent driving features are becoming a critical factor for consumers, with 54% of car buyers prioritizing vehicle intelligence, especially in high-end models [19]. - The introduction of Huawei's ADS QianKun intelligent driving technology is seen as a necessary step for Audi to address its technological shortcomings and attract consumers from both traditional luxury brands and emerging electric vehicle manufacturers [21][22].