On February 12, reports surfaced claiming that "in the nation's first fatality incident linked to autonomous driving, Xpeng Motors was adjudged to shoulder 70% of the responsibility," capturing widespread public interest. In response, Xpeng Motors' Legal Department issued a statement on the same afternoon, categorically denying the veracity of the news, stating that the reported vehicle collision accident, lawsuit, and subsequent judgment were fabrications. On the morning of February 13, a representative from the Tianhe District Court in Guangzhou indicated that the court would issue a unified response concerning the authenticity of the aforementioned information.
