A brake pedal quality issue involving the Maextro V800 drew attention this week, with the brand publishing third-party test results and confirming that a new, optimized brake pedal solution will be used at customer delivery events.
SAIC Volkswagen executive Chen Feng commented publicly on the matter, saying a brake pedal must not be "a one-press-and-it-breaks" product, and that the company can accelerate R&D and shorten tuning and validation cycles but will never cut corners. His remarks drew wide discussion across the industry on supplier quality control and verification standards.
Separately, a JAC Auto insider responded to market rumors that the company would build an SUV for Seres under the Maextro brand, stating the information was untrue. Industry observers noted the rumour reflected persistent market speculation about the division of labour among multiple manufacturers backing the Maextro brand.
The episode drew attention to a broader question in China's fast-moving EV market: as new models launch at a record pace and competition compresses development cycles, suppliers face rising pressure on both cost and delivery timing. Regulators have recently stepped up on this front, with authorities last week taking a clear stance against "quick-build" vehicles, banning fully hidden door handles and setting minimum environmental validation periods of one year and reliability requirements of 30,000 kilometers.
Source: Jin10 Data / Securities Times / Every China News
