XPeng Motors plans to begin mass production of its proprietary AI chip, “Turing,” in the second quarter of 2025, with deployment across all of its vehicle models. The chip may also power autonomous flying vehicles and robots developed by XPeng’s affiliated ventures, according to reports from the South China Morning Post and Sina Finance.
Donald Trump’s evolving trade policies could introduce significant uncertainty for global economies and supply chains, including those of the United States. Taiwan’s semiconductor and AI server industries may encounter heightened pressure if the U.S. pursues more assertive trade negotiations aimed at reshaping the sector’s global landscape.
On the evening of April 15, XPeng held a global strategic launch event in Hong Kong to announce its automotive strategy for the AI era and unveiled the 2025 XPeng X9. Chairman and CEO Xiaopeng He stated that the 2025 X9 sets a new benchmark for smart mobility with 496 technical upgrades and 35% new components.
The US’s recent decision to exempt 20 categories of goods—including notebooks, smartphones, tablets, and processors—from tariffs has sparked a wave of urgent procurement among upstream manufacturers. However, the relief has done little to ease broader concerns among brand operators, who continue to grapple with rising component costs and weakening consumer demand. Industry sources warn that these pressures could lead to significant shifts in smartphone market share across North America in 2025.