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As the situation worsened, reports emerged highlighting shocking brake failures among several electric vehicle models, including Xiaomi's and other local brands. These failures resulted in dangerous collisions, with manufacturers hastily attributing such catastrophic issues to software glitches and seeking to limit their liability through paltry compensation offers of ¥1,000 for affected owners.
Wuling's strategy of cutting costs to save on server expenses for over-the-air (OTA) upgrades has raised eyebrows after thousands of vehicles experienced dangerous failures due to neglected software. Ironically, this situation not only jeopardized consumer safety but also demonstrated how corporate decisions made in the name of profits could lead to life-threatening outcomes.