Group 1 - Xiaopeng Motors announced the replacement of Li Liyun as head of the Autonomous Driving Center, with Liu Xianming taking over the position, while Li remains employed [1] - Liu Xianming has a strong background in machine learning and computer vision, having previously worked at Facebook and Cruise, and will lead the team to accelerate the application of the physical world base model in AI automotive [1] - NIO is also restructuring its autonomous driving department, with several key personnel leaving, including the head of the AI platform and the world model leader [2][3] Group 2 - NIO's restructuring aims to enhance the absorption of general AI technologies and improve the delivery of intelligent driving experiences through a new organizational model [2] - The new structure at NIO will facilitate the development and delivery of the World Model 2.0 version, which is expected to be launched across multiple platforms by early next year [2] - Li Auto has also restructured its autonomous driving department into 11 sub-departments to achieve faster and higher-quality technological breakthroughs [3] Group 3 - The integration of large models into the automotive industry is reshaping industry rules, with Xiaopeng Motors emphasizing the need for talent skilled in AI tools [4] - The rapid evolution of technology routes in intelligent driving necessitates flexible organizational structures that can adapt to new research and development rhythms [5] - The adjustments made by these companies are directly related to their strategic shifts in autonomous driving technology, with Li Auto focusing on the VLA model as its next-generation solution [5][6]

Group 1 - Xiaopeng Motors announced a leadership change in its autonomous driving center, with Xianming Liu replacing Li Liyun as the head of the center [1][2] - Xianming Liu has a strong background in machine learning and computer vision, having previously worked at Facebook (now Meta) and Cruise, a subsidiary of General Motors [1] - Liu joined Xiaopeng Motors in March 2024 and has been directly reporting to CEO He Xiaopeng, indicating close collaboration on autonomous driving models [1][2] Group 2 - Xiaopeng Motors emphasized that the autonomous driving VLA model is a significant application of the world base model, which aims to enhance the model's ability to simulate the real world [2] - The recent leadership change follows a previous significant personnel shift in August 2023, when the former VP of autonomous driving, Wu Xinzhao, left for Nvidia, leading to Li Liyun's appointment [2]