LatePost reports that in order to meet launch dates, some car companies leave incomplete validation and rectification until after delivery. When hardware issues arise, they replace parts under the guise of 'free upgrades' while continuing to sell the vehicles, having already set aside after-sales budgets when cutting testing costs.
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2026-11-13 00:04 · 《晚点》报道,部分车企为赶上市压缩测试,硬件问题靠“免费升级”名义边卖边修,售后预算早已预留。
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LatePost reports some car companies rush to market by cutting testing, relying on 'free upgrades' to fix issues while selling
2026.11.13 · Reported
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