China Automotive Research Institute Confirms Li Auto Drafted the i8 Test Outline and Issues Apology

On August 3, 2025, China Automotive Research Institute stated that the test outline was drafted by Li Auto and was a simulated test for a specific scenario; on August 6, Li Auto, China Automotive Research Institute, and Dongfeng Liuzhou Motor issued a joint statement, in which China Automotive Research Institute apologized for not explaining the purpose of the Chenglong truck promptly and clearly.

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2026-10-13 05:40 · 10月13日，网友发现为华为尊界V800制动踏板出具检测报告的中国汽研，正是此前理想i8“撞飞卡车”争议测试的执行机构，该机构曾因测试信息说明不清公开致歉。

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Sayings · 2026-10-13 05:23 On October 13, netizens discovered that CAERI, which issued the inspection report for the brake pedal of Huawei's Stelato V800, was exactly the organization that carried out the earlier controversial Li Auto i8 "knocked the truck flying" test, an organization that had previously issued a public apology for unclear explanations of test information.

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