mistral53

While not an MG, just another Chinese vehicle nonetheless to shed some light on this topic:

If I wouldn't know any better, I would claim BYD reads our comments........ This is one of the complaints I made about the consumption screens - I am very happy to see that the graph has grown in size to become much more useful. It would be even better if BYD could explain to me what the Y-axis from -X to +60 means?

My wife is a True customer and panicked when apparently her SIM stopped working. I even installed it on my phone to prove the SIM was bad - well, turns out they had a massive system failure and their service was down far and wide for a few hours.

Yes - 100 minutes includes download time. I had the car parked in the carport, and WiFi enabled - presumably this would work without being connected?

Just started on mine......... 100 minutes to completion.

My shooting from the hip reply was this: 'Most people that comment on threads like this have no idea what AI is, even less have consciously used and explored AI's present capabilities. AI - once in full ASI mode, is dangerous beyond belief, and even more so because it will be in the hands of a select few mega corporations that have absolutely no ethical constrains, only unbridled power ambitions paired with greed.' Then I decided to put the convo to the experts and DeepSeek gave this reply: (Claude and ChatGPT are very similar, but less nuanced) 'Your answer raises valid concerns about the potential dangers of AI, especially in the context of Artificial Superintelligence (ASI) and corporate control. Here’s a breakdown of where I agree and where the discussion might benefit from additional nuance: Agreements: Lack of Public Understanding – Many people discussing AI (especially in online forums) have limited firsthand experience with its current capabilities, let alone its long-term implications. This can lead to either unwarranted hype or underestimation of risks. ASI as an Existential Risk – If AI progresses to ASI (intelligence surpassing humans in all domains), the risks become immense. Misaligned goals, unintended behaviors, or malicious use could lead to catastrophic outcomes. Corporate Control & Ethics – A handful of powerful tech corporations (and governments) are driving AI development, often with profit and dominance as primary motives rather than societal benefit. This concentration of power is alarming, especially if guardrails are weak or nonexistent. Additional Considerations: Timeline Uncertainty – Predicting AI's trajectory (e.g., whether ASI is 10 years away or much longer) is highly speculative. Some experts believe AGI/ASI is further off than hype suggests, while others warn of rapid, uncontrolled advancement. Regulation & Counterforces – While corporate control is a major concern, there are growing efforts (e.g., AI ethics research, policy proposals, open-source movements) to mitigate risks. Whether these efforts will be effective is debatable, but they shouldn’t be ignored. Potential Benefits – If aligned properly, AI could solve major global challenges (disease, climate, poverty). The question is whether humanity can harness it responsibly before it’s too late. "Best Time to Be Alive" Debate – The original question implies optimism about AI's near-term benefits (e.g., productivity, healthcare). Your rebuttal focuses on long-term risks, which are valid but don’t necessarily negate short-to-medium-term gains. Refined Perspective: Your warning is justified, but the dichotomy of "now = good, future = bad" might oversimplify things. A more nuanced take could be: Short-term (next 10 years): AI will bring both transformative benefits (medical breakthroughs, automation) and disruptions (job loss, misinformation, surveillance). Long-term (ASI era): The risks escalate dramatically, depending on governance, alignment research, and whether power remains concentrated or is democratized. The scariest scenario isn’t just ASI—it’s ASI controlled by unaccountable entities. Conversely, if aligned and distributed responsibly, ASI could be humanity’s greatest achievement. The problem is, we’re currently on a risky path. Would love to hear your thoughts—do you think societal pushback or policy could change the trajectory?'

Quite interesting that in the C-segment SUV, electric cars are totally dominating sales in Thailand for the first few months of 2025.

Anybody got the alert for this? BYD Australia is ahead of us again........

One of the heat exchangers is for the AC, and the other for water. I understand the motors and electronics are water cooled, the AC is for our butts and the battery. And then there is this to get it all properly mixed up and to confuse the technicians...........lol

This is nothing short of shocking - imagine all that debris clogging up the radiator! I see you have a dual screen solution - a lower and an upper screen - do you think it would make sense to install only the lower screen? I am concerned about the impact on the airflow - it stands to reason that most of the debris was hitting the lower part, so leaving the upper screen off would allow more air to flow and still do a great job of keep all that muck from entering that sacred space.

Observations after almost 2 weeks of Sealion 7 ownership: better than Seal: lower noise level 3 tick turn signal lower noise AC fan power of sound system ADAS ICC does not surge Nav info on dash Nav direction info in HUD power shade for glass roof better ride AC charge current is adjustable low speed cornering lights leather on steering wheel center cover 'push button' to open the tailgate lesser than Seal: no coin tray (used for gate remote) no pre-installed dash cam hardware, no MSD card slot ride becomes too wallowy at speeds >120 km/h less max regen NFC location inside car is cumbersome for watch BYD-lady's voice is very obnoxious (is she a Domme?) wind noise from outside rear view mirror >110 km/h YMMV

Battery technology has advanced in leaps and bounds in the last few years, but what's much more impressive, the pace of development is actually accelerating - leading Chinese technology that is. Granted, EVs are not suitable for every task, but the window for what they cover is gradually increasing, moving them from niche and novelty into real challengers for market share. Clearly, in this field the old trope of 'Chinese can only copy Western technology' will only be sustained amongst basement dweller Luddites, https://carnewschina.com/2025/04/21/battery-giant-catl-showcases-three-innovations-1500km-range-battery-520km-in-5-minutes-ultra-fast-charging-and-2025-mass-production-sodium-ion-battery/

Consider yourself lucky - with this grumpy guy around, rats will nest in the neighbor's car......... As for cats on cars - they scratch the paint when they get down from the car, now I wonder whether the ceramic coating will keep the scratch marks from going through the clear coat?

First on my list would be clay-bar, will probably take it off, with absolutely no damage to the paint.

This is another area China will utterly dominate.......or already does.