Mobileye & China's FAW Group Announce Strategic Alliance in Autonomous Driving

Mobileye and FAW Group, one of the largest Chinese automotive groups, have announced a new strategic partnership leveraging their respective industry advantages in software, hardware and technology products. The two sides will work together to create new products based on Mobileye SuperVision and Mobileye Chauffeur platforms, to empower customers with safe, enjoyable driving experiences.

The two companies will start working together on FAW Hongqi brand vehicles, bringing the Mobileye SuperVision automated driving assist platform to key models of the Hongqi brand.

Mobileye Chauffeur can provide 'hands-off, eyes-off' autonomy on specified operational domains, with adaptive eyes-on driving in other settings.

The Mobileye SuperVision projects are expected to be deployed by end of 2024, with the Mobileye Chauffeur projects targeted for launch by the end of 2025.

Meanwhile, other brands of FAW Group are in line to gradually follow, using Mobileye’s platform solutions.

In addition, the parties will conduct comprehensive discussions on feasible plans to further deepen their cooperation. 

Prof. Amnon Shashua, President and CEO of Mobileye, says: “FAW's selection of Mobileye for this venture underscores the magnitude of this collaboration. Between the scale and expertise FAW has built over the past seven decades and our world-class technology, this alliance could shape the future of autonomous driving in the region and beyond. Drawing from our extensive experience of delivering our technology to more than 150 million vehicles globally, we see a future where autonomous driving improves transportation safety, convenience and accessibility for millions.”

Mr. Qiu Xian Dong, Chairman of BOD & secretary of the CPC FAW Group Committee, adds: “The target of the cooperation between FAW Group and Mobileye, both leaders in their respective fields, is to provide cutting edge ADAS and AV solutions in the Chinese market. This cooperation will deepen the partnership and alliance between the companies. Mobileye’s products will be first equipped on the Hongqi brand, and later expand to the other brands within the FAW Group.” 

Mobileye is owned by Intel Corp.