# Huawei plans to significantly enhance its smart-driving research and development, committing over $10 billion in the next five years.

*semiconductor · news · 2026-04-23 · Devdiscourse*

## Key points

- Huawei will invest over $10 billion in smart-driving R&D over the next five years.
- Huawei has allocated 18 billion yuan to global smart-driving efforts specifically for this year.
- Huawei's Qiankun ADS will debut in the Epicland X9 SUV with Dongfeng Motor partnership.
- Huawei now collaborates with major car brands like Audi and Toyota on intelligent cockpit technologies.
- Huawei has surpassed global brands in China's smart EV market, driven by advanced smart-driving systems.

**Companies:** Huawei, Audi, Toyota
**Countries:** China

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