Summit Dialogue with CGTN | Kaban: AI Reshapes Design, China Stands at the Global Frontier

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SHANGHAI, May 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- "The epicenter of change in the automotive industry is shifting to China!" Recently, Jozef Kaban, Global Design Vice President of the Design Center at SAIC Motor R&D Innovation Headquarters, made a pivotal statement in an exclusive interview on CGTN's The Point with Liu Xin. He highlighted that the global automotive design landscape has entered a new era of transformation, and strongly affirmed that the Roewe JiaYue lineup has become the industry benchmark for China's AI-driven automotive design. The Roewe JiaYue sequence is the world's first AI-native vehicle series co-created by Roewe and Volcano Engine. As the opening model of this sequence, the JiaYue 07 Concept is equipped with the Doubao Large Model 2.0 and the industry-first CPP AI-native technical architecture. Designed under the leadership of Jozef Kaban, it adopts the "Uplift Aesthetics" design philosophy, aligning perfectly with the expectations of family users. Boasting cutting-edge AI technology and original design aesthetics, the JiaYue 07 Concept stands as a trailblazing global achievement in the AI era, truly embodying the rise of China's AI-powered automotive industry! A Global Design Maestro Joins SAIC, Ushering in a New Era of Forward-Thinking Design in the AI Era Dr. Jozef Kaban holds a doctorate in Transportation Design from the Royal College of Art in London. He is not only the designer behind the Bugatti Veyron supercar but has also served as Design Director for premium brands including BMW and Rolls-Royce, earning him the reputation as "Automotive Design Genius of the 21st Century." Joining SAIC Motor in 2024, the Roewe JiaYue 07 Concept marks his latest masterpiece. When asked about his reason for joining SAIC, he stated: "SAIC is truly an ideal platform for creative expression. Its scale, capabilities, and overall mindset are perfectly aligned." SAIC's open global design platform, deep expertise in the family vehicle market, and the Roewe JiaYue AI-native vehicle sequence developed in partnership with Volcano Engine have empowered him to help define the next generation of global automotive design rules. Reshaping Global Aesthetic Influence: Automotive Design Looks Increasingly to China in the AI Era Talking about future industry trends, Jozef Kaban pointed ou...

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