Core Viewpoint - The joint statement from Li Auto, China Automotive Engineering Research Institute, and Dongfeng Liuzhou Automobile aims to clarify the recent controversy surrounding the crash test of the Li Auto i8, emphasizing the importance of transparency and brand image protection in the automotive industry [2][3][4]. Group 1: Li Auto's Position - The purpose of the crash test was to verify and enhance the passive safety performance of the Li Auto i8, not to target the safety and quality of other brands [3]. - Li Auto expressed sincere apologies for the unintended negative impact on Dongfeng Liuzhou's brand image due to the test, acknowledging the insufficient risk assessment regarding the potential brand association [3]. Group 2: China Automotive Engineering Research Institute's Role - As the executing agency for the test, China Automotive Engineering Research Institute admitted to failing to clearly communicate that the Dongfeng Liuzhou vehicle was used as a "mobile barrier" and not as an evaluation of its safety and quality [4]. - The institute committed to improving its testing management mechanisms and maintaining scientific, objective, and neutral principles to uphold industry credibility [4]. Group 3: Dongfeng Liuzhou Automobile's Commitment - Dongfeng Liuzhou emphasized its commitment to high quality and reliable products, focusing on continuous innovation and core technology enhancement to create value for customers [5]. - The company pledged to resist unfair competition and adhere to legal and compliant business practices, contributing to the transformation of China from a major automotive country to a strong automotive nation [5]. Group 4: Joint Industry Initiative - The three parties called for strict self-discipline within the automotive industry, urging adherence to integrity and commercial ethics in product development, testing, and promotion [6]. - They advocated for a focus on core technology innovation and vehicle safety performance improvement to enhance the overall image and competitiveness of the Chinese automotive industry [6].

Core Viewpoint - The joint statement by Li Auto, China Automotive Engineering Research Institute, and Dongfeng Liuzhou Automobile aims to clarify the misunderstanding surrounding the collision test of the Li Auto i8 and to maintain a positive industry ecosystem [1][2]. Summary by Relevant Sections Li Auto's Position - The purpose of the test was to verify and enhance the passive safety performance of the Li Auto i8, not to question the safety and quality of any other brand's vehicles. Li Auto expressed sincere apologies for the unintended negative impact on Dongfeng Liuzhou's brand image due to the test [1][9]. China Automotive Engineering Research Institute's Position - As the executing agency for the test, China Automotive Engineering Research Institute acknowledged its failure to clearly communicate that the Dongfeng Liuzhou vehicle was used as a "mobile barrier" and not as an evaluation of its safety and quality. The institute committed to improving its testing management mechanisms and maintaining industry credibility [3][11]. Dongfeng Liuzhou Automobile's Position - Dongfeng Liuzhou emphasized its commitment to high quality and reliable products, focusing on continuous innovation and compliance with legal standards. The company aims to contribute to China's transition from a major automotive nation to a strong automotive nation [4][12]. Joint Initiatives - The three parties called for strict self-discipline within the automotive industry, urging adherence to integrity and ethical business practices in product development, testing, and promotion. They emphasized the importance of accurate and complete information dissemination to maintain a fair market order [5][13]. - They also advocated for a focus on core technological innovation and enhancing vehicle safety performance to elevate the overall image and competitiveness of the Chinese automotive industry [6][14].

Core Viewpoint - The joint statement by Li Auto, China Automotive Engineering Research Institute, and Dongfeng Liuzhou Automobile aims to clarify the circumstances surrounding the collision test of the Li Auto i8, addressing public concerns and maintaining a positive industry ecosystem [2][4][5]. Group 1: Li Auto's Position - The purpose of the collision test was to verify and enhance the passive safety performance of the Li Auto i8, not to target the safety and quality performance of any other brand [2]. - Li Auto expressed sincere apologies for the unintended involvement of Dongfeng Liuzhou's brand in the public controversy, acknowledging the potential negative impact on its brand image and the misunderstanding caused to the public [2][3]. Group 2: China Automotive Engineering Research Institute's Position - As the executing agency for the test, China Automotive Engineering Research Institute admitted to failing to clearly communicate that the Dongfeng Liuzhou vehicle was used solely as a "mobile barrier" and not as an evaluation of its safety and quality performance [4]. - The institute committed to improving its testing management mechanisms and adhering to scientific, objective, and neutral principles to maintain industry credibility [4]. Group 3: Dongfeng Liuzhou Automobile's Position - Dongfeng Liuzhou emphasized its commitment to high quality and reliability, focusing on continuous innovation and core technology enhancement to create value for customers [5]. - The company reiterated its dedication to lawful and compliant operations, contributing to the transition of China from a major automotive country to a strong automotive nation [6]. Group 4: Joint Initiatives - The three parties called for strict self-discipline within the automotive industry, advocating for integrity and ethical business practices in product development, testing, and promotion [7]. - They urged the industry to focus resources on enhancing vehicle safety performance, core technology innovation, and optimizing user experiences to elevate the overall image and competitiveness of the Chinese automotive industry [7].

Core Viewpoint - The joint statement from Li Auto, China Automotive Engineering Research Institute, and Dongfeng Liuzhou Automobile aims to clarify the recent controversy surrounding the crash test of the Li Auto i8, emphasizing the importance of transparency in automotive testing and brand protection [1][10]. Summary by Sections Li Auto's Position - The purpose of the crash test was to verify and enhance the passive safety performance of the Li Auto i8, not to target the safety and quality of other brands [2][10]. - Li Auto expressed sincere apologies for the unintended negative impact on Dongfeng Liuzhou's brand image due to the test and the subsequent public misunderstanding [2][10]. - The company committed to taking further measures to prevent similar controversies in the future [3][12]. China Automotive Engineering Research Institute's Position - As the executing agency for the test, China Automotive Engineering Research Institute acknowledged its failure to clearly communicate that the Dongfeng Liuzhou vehicle was used as a "mobile barrier" and that the test did not evaluate its safety or quality [5][13]. - The institute apologized for the lack of key information that led to public misunderstanding and pledged to improve its testing management mechanisms [5][13]. Dongfeng Liuzhou Automobile's Position - Dongfeng Liuzhou emphasized its commitment to high quality and reliable products, focusing on continuous innovation and core technology enhancement [6][14][15]. - The company stated its dedication to lawful and compliant operations while contributing to the transformation of China from a major automotive country to a strong automotive nation [6][14][15]. Joint Initiatives - The three parties called for strict self-discipline within the automotive industry, urging adherence to integrity and commercial ethics in product development, testing, and promotion [8][16]. - They emphasized the need to focus on core technology innovation and improving vehicle safety performance to enhance the overall image and competitiveness of the Chinese automotive industry [8][16]. - The parties expressed their willingness to collaborate with the industry to build a sustainable automotive ecosystem based on safety, technology, and integrity [8][17].

Core Viewpoint - The joint statement by Li Auto, China Automotive Engineering Research Institute, and Dongfeng Liuzhou Motor emphasizes the importance of self-discipline and integrity in the automotive industry, advocating for a focus on safety, technological innovation, and the enhancement of the industry's overall image and competitiveness [1][8][9] Group 1: Joint Statement and Industry Standards - The three parties call for strict self-discipline in product development, testing, and promotion, adhering to principles of honesty and commercial ethics, and eliminating any form of unfair competition such as disparaging comparisons [1][8] - They urge testing and certification organizations to maintain professional standards, ensuring that testing processes are scientific, rigorous, and that information released is truthful, accurate, and complete [1][8] Group 2: Incident Clarification and Apologies - The recent incident involving the crash test of the Li Auto i8 and a third-party vehicle (Dongfeng Liuzhou's brand) has sparked widespread public concern regarding the transparency of testing information and brand image protection [2] - Li Auto clarifies that the purpose of the test was to validate and enhance the passive safety performance of the i8, not to target the safety and quality of other brands [2][4] - Both China Automotive Engineering Research Institute and Li Auto acknowledge shortcomings in communication and risk assessment, leading to misunderstandings and negative publicity for Dongfeng Liuzhou [5][6] Group 3: Commitment to Improvement - China Automotive Engineering Research Institute commits to improving its testing management mechanisms and maintaining objectivity and neutrality in its evaluations to uphold industry credibility [5] - Dongfeng Liuzhou emphasizes its commitment to high quality and reliable products, focusing on continuous innovation and resisting unfair competition [6][7]

导读：传播可以吸引眼球，不能失去尺度。 在随后的几天里，乘龙卡车的母公司东风柳州汽车有限公司（以下简称"东风柳汽"）、中国汽车工程研 究院股份有限公司（下文简称"中国汽研"）、理想汽车三方也陆续回应了相关争议。 理想i8本次"SUPER CRASH超级试验"的执行方中国汽研表示，理想汽车制定了测试大纲，由中国汽研 实验团队执行。中国汽研也补充，该测试非标准车对车碰撞试验。 但问题也正出在这里：作为一个非标准的极限碰撞演示，相关方都没有在首次传播时清晰说明碰撞对象 的状态和实验的可重复性。 在中国汽研事后的声明中，其也仅提及"试验团队对样品车辆理想i8进行了查验确认"。 而作为这种理应客观严谨、控制变量的测试，作为碰撞对象的乘龙卡车却是"市场端随机购买的二手 车"，并且在测试前，仅做了"外饰伪装、安装自动驾驶装置、配重至8吨"，没有提及是否和i8一样进行 了车况的"查验确认"。 （文 / 观察者网 周盛明 编辑 / 高莘） 7月29日，理想汽车在其纯电新车i8的发布会上，播放了一组引发巨大争议的碰撞测试视频。 根据该视频，理想i8分别以100km/h正面对撞、侧面碰撞8吨重卡，过程中重卡四个车轮弹起、驾驶室与 ...

Group 1 - The core issue revolves around the safety collision tests of the Li Auto i8 and the subsequent controversy involving Dongfeng Liuzhou Motor's Chenglong trucks [1][2] - Li Auto stated that the tests were designed based on common traffic accident scenarios and were conducted by China Automotive Research Institute (CARI) [2][11] - CARI clarified that the tests were solely to verify the safety of the Li Auto i8 and did not evaluate the safety performance of other brands [3][9] Group 2 - Dongfeng Liuzhou Motor responded to the controversy, claiming that their brand was misrepresented and that the testing video was used without authorization [5][4] - The company emphasized adherence to a "real-world protection" principle in their safety systems and condemned any actions that undermine industry integrity [5][4] - Both Li Auto and CARI confirmed that the i8's passenger compartment showed no significant deformation during the tests, with airbags deploying normally and no leakage or fire from the battery pack [12][16] Group 3 - Concerns were raised regarding the testing methods, with experts noting that collisions between lighter and heavier vehicles typically result in more damage to the lighter vehicle [10][20] - CARI and Li Auto maintained that the tests were conducted under scientifically rigorous standards, with CARI being a state-owned enterprise and a recognized authority in automotive testing [13][16] - There is a suggestion from industry professionals that third-party testing should be subject to public notarization to enhance credibility [19][20]

每经记者｜孙磊 每经编辑｜裴健如 对于近期理想i8与乘龙卡车安全性碰撞测试引发的争议，理想汽车和中国汽研正式作出公开回应。 8月3日晚，理想汽车官方微博发布《关于理想i8安全性碰撞测试的说明》称，本次测试参照普通公路高频发生的交通事故情形制定测试要求，委托中国汽研 执行。"对于测试过程导致东风柳汽乘龙品牌被意外卷入舆情争议，我们实属无心之举。"理想汽车表示。 当晚，理想i8对撞试验的测试方中国汽研也发布声明函称，该测试项目仅验证理想i8车辆安全性，非标准车对车碰撞试验，不涉及其他品牌车辆的安全性能 评价。 测试是为了验证车辆安全性 值得一提的是，在此次测试引发争议后，乘龙卡车方面在7月31日进行了首次公开的正式回应。当晚，据乘龙卡车微信公众号，东风柳州汽车有限公司（以 下简称东风柳汽）发表声明，回应某品牌对撞乘龙卡车测试。 该声明提到，"某品牌未经授权使用并扭曲传播乘龙卡车碰撞测试视频，已构成严重侵权，超过正常商业竞争范畴；乘龙卡车安全体系严格遵循'真实场景防 护'原则；东风柳汽作为央国企，坚决反对任何通过贬损同业、恶意攀比等破坏行业生态的行为"。 图片来源：乘龙卡车微信公众号 关于此次测试，理想汽车在8月3 ...

Core Viewpoint - The recent launch of Li Auto's first pure electric SUV, the Li Auto i8, has sparked controversy due to a collision test video that raised questions about its scientific validity [1][5]. Group 1: Company Statements - Li Auto released a statement clarifying that the collision test was conducted to verify and enhance the passive safety performance of the i8, asserting the scientific authority of the test results [1][2]. - The test was commissioned to a third-party authority, China Automotive Engineering Research Institute (CAERI), which is recognized for its expertise and impartiality in the automotive industry [2][3]. - Li Auto emphasized that the test aimed to showcase its efforts in improving vehicle safety and was not intended to evaluate the quality of other brands [2][3]. Group 2: Controversy and Reactions - The heavy-duty truck involved in the test, owned by Dongfeng Liuzhou Motor Co., raised concerns about the scientific nature of the test and claimed that the video constituted serious infringement and misled the public [5]. - Dongfeng Liuzhou questioned whether the vehicles used in the test were modified, whether safety checks were conducted, and the overall integrity of the testing process [5]. - CAERI also issued a statement confirming that the test was solely to validate the safety of the i8 and did not involve safety performance evaluations of other brands [3].

Core Viewpoint - Li Auto emphasizes the importance of user safety and has conducted a collision safety test for the Li Auto i8 to validate and enhance its passive safety performance, using a third-party authority for transparency and credibility [1][2]. Group 1: Purpose of the Test - The test was conducted to ensure the safety and reliability of the innovative "short front suspension safety structure" of the Li Auto i8, which aims to provide spaciousness akin to MPVs while ensuring passive safety [1]. - The test was designed to simulate real-life collision scenarios, particularly the critical "small car vs. large truck" situation, which is a major concern for consumers [1]. Group 2: Test Performance - The collision test was executed by the China Automotive Engineering Research Institute, which is recognized for its professional capabilities and impartiality [2]. - The Li Auto i8 demonstrated strong safety features, with no significant deformation of the A, B, and C pillars, all nine airbags deployed correctly, and no leakage or fire from the battery pack during the test [2]. Group 3: Public Reaction and Industry Impact - The test aimed solely to validate the Li Auto i8's safety and was not intended to evaluate other brands, clarifying that the used Dongfeng Liuzhou Truck was merely a mobile barrier [3]. - Li Auto clarified that there is no direct competition with Dongfeng Liuzhou, which is a leading brand in the truck industry, and expressed respect for their longstanding reputation [3]. - The company aims to foster a fair industry environment and contribute to the high-quality development of the Chinese automotive sector [3]. Group 4: Safety Standards and Confidence - The Li Auto i8 was developed in accordance with the latest national safety standards and has undergone over 100 internal tests, achieving top ratings from various authoritative third-party evaluations [4]. - The company expresses confidence in the i8's safety and the overall progress of the automotive industry's safety development in China [4]. Group 5: Market Reaction - Following the release of the collision test video, Li Auto's stock experienced significant volatility, with a drop of 6.20% on the day of the i8's launch and a cumulative decline of 13.53% by August 1 [9]. - The market capitalization of Li Auto in Hong Kong fell by nearly 33 billion HKD in a single day, reflecting investor concerns [9]. Group 6: Response from Dongfeng Liuzhou - Dongfeng Liuzhou Truck has actively responded to the situation, emphasizing the importance of real-world safety and criticizing the portrayal of the collision test as misleading [12][14]. - The controversy has led to increased attention and engagement on Dongfeng Liuzhou's social media platforms, indicating a shift in public interest [12][14].