Brake-pedal failure in Huawei-backed luxury EV triggers China regulatory crackdown on car quality

A brake-pedal failure in a luxury EV from a Huawei-backed brand has raised quality concerns and prompted China's MIIT and three other ministries to publish draft rules on new-vehicle testing. The incident challenges the perception of Chinese EVs as national pride and signals tighter regulatory oversight. The scope of the new rules and their impact on manufacturers remain uncertain.