Details: SAIC has formed a “deep partnership” with Huawei to develop new, “globally competitive” smart electric vehicles, according to a statement published on the Chinese social media platform WeChat (our translation). The companies did not reveal much about the upcoming EV lineup, called Shangjie in pinyin, already a registered trademark of SAIC. Context: SAIC joins a growing list of Chinese automakers licensing smart in-car systems from Huawei, as these features have become a major selling point, especially for tech-savvy younger customers. Also, the company on Feb. 20 held a press conference about the Maextro S800, the first model of the fourth brand under the HIMI umbrella. It also co-established the Avatr brand with Changan Automobile and supplies in-car systems to Audi, BYD, and Dongfeng.