June 13, 2025, China: GAC Toyota, a joint venture, announced partnerships with Huawei, Xiaomi, and Momenta for its "China R&D 2.0" strategy.
The collaboration aims to integrate advanced software, AI, and intelligent driving features into upcoming EVs.
The bZ7 electric sedan, launching in March 2026, will feature Huawei's HarmonyOS 5.0 and Xiaomi's smart devices.
Momenta's 6.0 smart driving system will be implemented, with over 50 smart driving features added to the bZ3X.
Toyota's sales in China increased by 20% year-over-year in April, with the bZ3X receiving over 10,000 orders in under an hour after launch.