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Chery Auto to Partner with UAE-Based K2 on L4 Robotaxi Deployment

Chery Auto announced plans to sign a strategic cooperation agreement with UAE firm K2 during the 2026 Chery International User Summit in Wuhu, China. The collaboration aims to accelerate international commercial deployment and operational testing of Chery's Level 4 autonomous Robotaxi. The summit, held from October 19 to 23, will showcase app-based hailing and driverless vehicle management.

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Chinese automaker Chery Auto announced on October 17, 2026, that it will sign a strategic cooperation agreement with UAE-based firm K2. The signing is scheduled to take place at the 2026 Chery International User Summit in Wuhu, China.

The agreement focuses on accelerating the international commercial deployment and operational testing of Chery's factory-integrated Level 4 autonomous Robotaxi.

Scheduled from October 19 to 23, the summit will convene over 2,000 vehicle owners, industry partners, and media representatives. Demonstrations will include fully autonomous operations such as app-based ride hailing and driverless vehicle management, marking an initiative to introduce Chinese autonomous driving technology into the UAE market.

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