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The Advertiser
2 days ago
- Automotive
- The Advertiser
The cute solution to road rage: Xpeng P7 lets you throw emojis at other drivers
Xpeng has shown off a new feature for its second-generation P7 electric sedan – not yet sold in Australia – enabling drivers to 'throw' emojis at other motorists. The feature, which the automaker calls the 'Road Rage Reliever', enables an Xpeng driver to tap the display in their vehicle to hurl an emoji at another car – seen only by the sending driver – as a way of letting off steam after road rage incidents. It's enabled by the augmented reality head-up display (AR HUD) introduced with the new P7 electric vehicle (EV), which was revealed in May as a rival for the Tesla Model 3 and up-spec versions of the BYD Seal. We've contacted Xpeng Australia to confirm if the feature will be offered on models sold in Australian showrooms. CarExpert can save you thousands on a new car. Click here to get a great deal. Image credit: Technology Sexy The P7's 87-inch AR HUD is part of the interior's 'Technology Island', and uses Huawei hardware but with Xpeng-developed software. The electric sedan boasts three Turing AI (artificial intelligence) chips, with two running the driving functions with the third used to operate cabin features. According to CarNewsChina, more than 10,000 orders were placed in the first seven minutes of the second-generation P7's on-sale in China earlier this month. With a slippery aerodynamic body boasting a 0.201 drag-coefficient, the P7 is larger than its predecessor, measuring 5017mm long, 1970mmm wide and sits 1427mm tall on a 3009mm wheelbase. It's offered with three different range figures, from 702km to 750km and an 'ultra-long-range' version with a claimed 820km capability and using an 800V electrical architecture. A rear-wheel drive model comes with a 270kW electric motor and a choice of 74.9kWh and 92.2kWh ternary lithium batteries. All-wheel drive versions add a 167kW front-axle electric motor and the larger 92.2kWh battery for a total 437kW output and 3.7-second 0-100km/h acceleration. Electric automaker Xpeng arrived in Australia in 2025, brought in by local distributor TrueEV. The brand thus far offers only the G6 SUV, but has plans to add four more models by the end of 2026. This includes the G9 large SUV, X9 luxury people mover and another yet-to-be named model – most likely the Mona M03 liftback. The P7+ liftback – not to be confused with the emoji-throwing P7 mentioned above – is also Australia-bound, with timing and details yet to be confirmed. MORE: 2025 Xpeng P7 EV: Striking Tesla rival breaks coverMORE: Xpeng: A guide to everything you need to know Content originally sourced from: Xpeng has shown off a new feature for its second-generation P7 electric sedan – not yet sold in Australia – enabling drivers to 'throw' emojis at other motorists. The feature, which the automaker calls the 'Road Rage Reliever', enables an Xpeng driver to tap the display in their vehicle to hurl an emoji at another car – seen only by the sending driver – as a way of letting off steam after road rage incidents. It's enabled by the augmented reality head-up display (AR HUD) introduced with the new P7 electric vehicle (EV), which was revealed in May as a rival for the Tesla Model 3 and up-spec versions of the BYD Seal. We've contacted Xpeng Australia to confirm if the feature will be offered on models sold in Australian showrooms. CarExpert can save you thousands on a new car. Click here to get a great deal. Image credit: Technology Sexy The P7's 87-inch AR HUD is part of the interior's 'Technology Island', and uses Huawei hardware but with Xpeng-developed software. The electric sedan boasts three Turing AI (artificial intelligence) chips, with two running the driving functions with the third used to operate cabin features. According to CarNewsChina, more than 10,000 orders were placed in the first seven minutes of the second-generation P7's on-sale in China earlier this month. With a slippery aerodynamic body boasting a 0.201 drag-coefficient, the P7 is larger than its predecessor, measuring 5017mm long, 1970mmm wide and sits 1427mm tall on a 3009mm wheelbase. It's offered with three different range figures, from 702km to 750km and an 'ultra-long-range' version with a claimed 820km capability and using an 800V electrical architecture. A rear-wheel drive model comes with a 270kW electric motor and a choice of 74.9kWh and 92.2kWh ternary lithium batteries. All-wheel drive versions add a 167kW front-axle electric motor and the larger 92.2kWh battery for a total 437kW output and 3.7-second 0-100km/h acceleration. Electric automaker Xpeng arrived in Australia in 2025, brought in by local distributor TrueEV. The brand thus far offers only the G6 SUV, but has plans to add four more models by the end of 2026. This includes the G9 large SUV, X9 luxury people mover and another yet-to-be named model – most likely the Mona M03 liftback. The P7+ liftback – not to be confused with the emoji-throwing P7 mentioned above – is also Australia-bound, with timing and details yet to be confirmed. MORE: 2025 Xpeng P7 EV: Striking Tesla rival breaks coverMORE: Xpeng: A guide to everything you need to know Content originally sourced from: Xpeng has shown off a new feature for its second-generation P7 electric sedan – not yet sold in Australia – enabling drivers to 'throw' emojis at other motorists. The feature, which the automaker calls the 'Road Rage Reliever', enables an Xpeng driver to tap the display in their vehicle to hurl an emoji at another car – seen only by the sending driver – as a way of letting off steam after road rage incidents. It's enabled by the augmented reality head-up display (AR HUD) introduced with the new P7 electric vehicle (EV), which was revealed in May as a rival for the Tesla Model 3 and up-spec versions of the BYD Seal. We've contacted Xpeng Australia to confirm if the feature will be offered on models sold in Australian showrooms. CarExpert can save you thousands on a new car. Click here to get a great deal. Image credit: Technology Sexy The P7's 87-inch AR HUD is part of the interior's 'Technology Island', and uses Huawei hardware but with Xpeng-developed software. The electric sedan boasts three Turing AI (artificial intelligence) chips, with two running the driving functions with the third used to operate cabin features. According to CarNewsChina, more than 10,000 orders were placed in the first seven minutes of the second-generation P7's on-sale in China earlier this month. With a slippery aerodynamic body boasting a 0.201 drag-coefficient, the P7 is larger than its predecessor, measuring 5017mm long, 1970mmm wide and sits 1427mm tall on a 3009mm wheelbase. It's offered with three different range figures, from 702km to 750km and an 'ultra-long-range' version with a claimed 820km capability and using an 800V electrical architecture. A rear-wheel drive model comes with a 270kW electric motor and a choice of 74.9kWh and 92.2kWh ternary lithium batteries. All-wheel drive versions add a 167kW front-axle electric motor and the larger 92.2kWh battery for a total 437kW output and 3.7-second 0-100km/h acceleration. Electric automaker Xpeng arrived in Australia in 2025, brought in by local distributor TrueEV. The brand thus far offers only the G6 SUV, but has plans to add four more models by the end of 2026. This includes the G9 large SUV, X9 luxury people mover and another yet-to-be named model – most likely the Mona M03 liftback. The P7+ liftback – not to be confused with the emoji-throwing P7 mentioned above – is also Australia-bound, with timing and details yet to be confirmed. MORE: 2025 Xpeng P7 EV: Striking Tesla rival breaks coverMORE: Xpeng: A guide to everything you need to know Content originally sourced from: Xpeng has shown off a new feature for its second-generation P7 electric sedan – not yet sold in Australia – enabling drivers to 'throw' emojis at other motorists. The feature, which the automaker calls the 'Road Rage Reliever', enables an Xpeng driver to tap the display in their vehicle to hurl an emoji at another car – seen only by the sending driver – as a way of letting off steam after road rage incidents. It's enabled by the augmented reality head-up display (AR HUD) introduced with the new P7 electric vehicle (EV), which was revealed in May as a rival for the Tesla Model 3 and up-spec versions of the BYD Seal. We've contacted Xpeng Australia to confirm if the feature will be offered on models sold in Australian showrooms. CarExpert can save you thousands on a new car. Click here to get a great deal. Image credit: Technology Sexy The P7's 87-inch AR HUD is part of the interior's 'Technology Island', and uses Huawei hardware but with Xpeng-developed software. The electric sedan boasts three Turing AI (artificial intelligence) chips, with two running the driving functions with the third used to operate cabin features. According to CarNewsChina, more than 10,000 orders were placed in the first seven minutes of the second-generation P7's on-sale in China earlier this month. With a slippery aerodynamic body boasting a 0.201 drag-coefficient, the P7 is larger than its predecessor, measuring 5017mm long, 1970mmm wide and sits 1427mm tall on a 3009mm wheelbase. It's offered with three different range figures, from 702km to 750km and an 'ultra-long-range' version with a claimed 820km capability and using an 800V electrical architecture. A rear-wheel drive model comes with a 270kW electric motor and a choice of 74.9kWh and 92.2kWh ternary lithium batteries. All-wheel drive versions add a 167kW front-axle electric motor and the larger 92.2kWh battery for a total 437kW output and 3.7-second 0-100km/h acceleration. Electric automaker Xpeng arrived in Australia in 2025, brought in by local distributor TrueEV. The brand thus far offers only the G6 SUV, but has plans to add four more models by the end of 2026. This includes the G9 large SUV, X9 luxury people mover and another yet-to-be named model – most likely the Mona M03 liftback. The P7+ liftback – not to be confused with the emoji-throwing P7 mentioned above – is also Australia-bound, with timing and details yet to be confirmed. MORE: 2025 Xpeng P7 EV: Striking Tesla rival breaks coverMORE: Xpeng: A guide to everything you need to know Content originally sourced from:
Canberra Times
2 days ago
- Automotive
- Canberra Times
The cute solution to road rage: Xpeng P7 lets you throw emojis at other drivers
The feature, which the automaker calls the 'Road Rage Reliever', enables an Xpeng driver to tap the display in their vehicle to hurl an emoji at another car – seen only by the sending driver – as a way of letting off steam after road rage incidents.
News.com.au
3 days ago
- Automotive
- News.com.au
Bizarre ‘Nintendo' solution to huge road problem
Chinese carmaker XPeng has unveiled a quirky new feature that could address one of Australia's biggest driving problems - road rage. And the EV maker's solution might be one of the cleverest ways to deal with bad drivers. The feature, called 'Road Rage Reliever', lets frustrated drivers 'throw' virtual emojis at the offender's car by using the vehicle's AR head-up display found in the new XPeng models. And it will look familiar to anyone who has enjoyed a game of Mario Kart, the Nintendo game that allows you to toss items at other road users while you race. Video circulating on social media shows the feature being introduced during the unveiling of the P7 which offers a massive 87-inch AR-HUD. During a live demonstration, XPeng showed how drivers can express their frustration by throwing virtual emojis onto the car in front by pressing a button on the steering wheel. XPeng claims the feature offers a safer way to release frustration without engaging in aggressive driving. However, the idea has received mixed opinions. Users online praised the feature as being the perfect solution for people with road rage, while others worry it could lead to further incidents caused by driver distraction. 'So you tap the screen while driving....I wonder what happens when driving distracted,' one user on Instagram said. 'Ummm does this distract the drivers?,' another said. 'This will not distract the driver in the slightest....,' another user said sarcastically. 'Imagine throwing a bunch, then they crash, and then you crash. Drivers shouldn't be allowed more distractions,' another commented. While there is visible criticism, other users saw the humorous side of things. 'Now add proximity chat at the same time with a timer. Turn the streets into a COD lobby,' One user said. 'Being visible only to you makes it ineffective, but if it was to both it'd end up being a game,' another said. According to XPeng, the feature is optional, and drivers must decide when it's safe to use. The XPeng P7 is being considered for the Australian market, but there is no confirmation yet on whether Australians will have the opportunity to see this vehicle on local roads. Additionally, it remains uncertain if the innovative Road Rage Reliever feature will be included if the car does become available. However, if introduced, it could be a surprisingly fitting addition considering the Australia's driving habits. In September 2024, a survey conducted by the insurer NRMA involving 1,464 drivers from two states highlighted a concerning trend in Australia's driving behaviour. The survey results revealed that 71 per cent of respondents had witnessed tailgating, 67 per cent had observed drivers excessively honking their horns, 60 per cent had noticed the use of hand gestures, and 58 per cent had seen motorists deliberately cutting in front of others.
The Australian
3 days ago
- Automotive
- The Australian
Bizarre ‘Nintendo' solution to huge road problem
Chinese carmaker XPeng has unveiled a quirky new feature that could address one of Australia's biggest driving problems - road rage. And the EV maker's solution might be one of the cleverest ways to deal with bad drivers. The feature, called 'Road Rage Reliever', lets frustrated drivers 'throw' virtual emojis at the offender's car by using the vehicle's AR head-up display found in the new XPeng models. And it will look familiar to anyone who has enjoyed a game of Mario Kart, the Nintendo game that allows you to toss items at other road users while you race. XPeng will allow drivers to throw virtual emojis at other cars. Picture: Instagram/em3rging XPeng revealed the feature in the all-new P7. Picture: XPeng MORE: China's RAM ute dupe to land in Aus Video circulating on social media shows the feature being introduced during the unveiling of the P7 which offers a massive 87-inch AR-HUD. During a live demonstration, XPeng showed how drivers can express their frustration by throwing virtual emojis onto the car in front by pressing a button on the steering wheel. XPeng claims the feature offers a safer way to release frustration without engaging in aggressive driving. XPeng's Road Rage Reliever feature. Picture: X/@42how_ MORE: China unveils plan to smash Tesla in Aus However, the idea has received mixed opinions. Users online praised the feature as being the perfect solution for people with road rage, while others worry it could lead to further incidents caused by driver distraction. 'So you tap the screen while driving....I wonder what happens when driving distracted,' one user on Instagram said. 'Ummm does this distract the drivers?,' another said. 'This will not distract the driver in the slightest....,' another user said sarcastically. 'Imagine throwing a bunch, then they crash, and then you crash. Drivers shouldn't be allowed more distractions,' another commented. While there is visible criticism, other users saw the humorous side of things. 'Now add proximity chat at the same time with a timer. Turn the streets into a COD lobby,' One user said. 'Being visible only to you makes it ineffective, but if it was to both it'd end up being a game,' another said. XPeng revealed the feature in the all-new P7. Picture: XPeng Inside the P7. Picture: XPeng MORE: Famous sports car hints at bold EV future According to XPeng, the feature is optional, and drivers must decide when it's safe to use. The XPeng P7 is being considered for the Australian market, but there is no confirmation yet on whether Australians will have the opportunity to see this vehicle on local roads. Additionally, it remains uncertain if the innovative Road Rage Reliever feature will be included if the car does become available. However, if introduced, it could be a surprisingly fitting addition considering the Australia's driving habits. Did somebody say Mario Kart? In September 2024, a survey conducted by the insurer NRMA involving 1,464 drivers from two states highlighted a concerning trend in Australia's driving behaviour. The survey results revealed that 71 per cent of respondents had witnessed tailgating, 67 per cent had observed drivers excessively honking their horns, 60 per cent had noticed the use of hand gestures, and 58 per cent had seen motorists deliberately cutting in front of others. James Chung Digital Content Creator James is a Digital Content Creator at and is part of the News Corp Australia's digital real estate team. His previous experience includes working for Sky News Australia.
Courier-Mail
3 days ago
- Automotive
- Courier-Mail
China's ‘Mario Kart' solution to road rage
Don't miss out on the headlines from On the Road. Followed categories will be added to My News. Chinese carmaker XPeng has unveiled a quirky new feature that could address one of Australia's biggest driving problems - road rage. And the EV maker's solution might be one of the cleverest ways to deal with bad drivers. The feature, called 'Road Rage Reliever', lets frustrated drivers 'throw' virtual emojis at the offender's car by using the vehicle's AR head-up display found in the new XPeng models. And it will look familiar to anyone who has enjoyed a game of Mario Kart, the Nintendo game that allows you to toss items at other road users while you race. Xpeng's solution to road rage Chinese car company Xpeng will allow drivers to shoot virtual emojis at other cars with its new Road Rage Reliever feature, according to James Chung. Video Player is loading. Play Video This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Opacity Opaque Semi-Transparent Text Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Opacity Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Caption Area Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Opacity Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Drop shadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. X Learn More Loaded : 40.76% 0:00 00:00 / 00:00 Close Modal Dialog This is a modal window. This modal can be closed by pressing the Escape key or activating the close button. 00:24 SUBSCRIBER ONLY Xpeng's solution to road rage more more drivers to shoot virtual emojis at other cars with its new Road Rage Reliever feature, according to James Chung. Chinese car company Xpeng will allow...... ... more XPeng will allow drivers to throw virtual emojis at other cars. Picture: Instagram/em3rging XPeng revealed the feature in the all-new P7. Picture: XPeng MORE: China's RAM ute dupe to land in Aus Video circulating on social media shows the feature being introduced during the unveiling of the P7 which offers a massive 87-inch AR-HUD. During a live demonstration, XPeng showed how drivers can express their frustration by throwing virtual emojis onto the car in front by pressing a button on the steering wheel. XPeng claims the feature offers a safer way to release frustration without engaging in aggressive driving. XPeng's Road Rage Reliever feature. Picture: X/@42how_ MORE: China unveils plan to smash Tesla in Aus However, the idea has received mixed opinions. Users online praised the feature as being the perfect solution for people with road rage, while others worry it could lead to further incidents caused by driver distraction. 'So you tap the screen while driving....I wonder what happens when driving distracted,' one user on Instagram said. 'Ummm does this distract the drivers?,' another said. 'This will not distract the driver in the slightest....,' another user said sarcastically. 'Imagine throwing a bunch, then they crash, and then you crash. Drivers shouldn't be allowed more distractions,' another commented. While there is visible criticism, other users saw the humorous side of things. 'Now add proximity chat at the same time with a timer. Turn the streets into a COD lobby,' One user said. 'Being visible only to you makes it ineffective, but if it was to both it'd end up being a game,' another said. XPeng revealed the feature in the all-new P7. Picture: XPeng Inside the P7. Picture: XPeng MORE: Famous sports car hints at bold EV future According to XPeng, the feature is optional, and drivers must decide when it's safe to use. The XPeng P7 is being considered for the Australian market, but there is no confirmation yet on whether Australians will have the opportunity to see this vehicle on local roads. Additionally, it remains uncertain if the innovative Road Rage Reliever feature will be included if the car does become available. However, if introduced, it could be a surprisingly fitting addition considering the Australia's driving habits. Did somebody say Mario Kart? In September 2024, a survey conducted by the insurer NRMA involving 1,464 drivers from two states highlighted a concerning trend in Australia's driving behaviour. The survey results revealed that 71 per cent of respondents had witnessed tailgating, 67 per cent had observed drivers excessively honking their horns, 60 per cent had noticed the use of hand gestures, and 58 per cent had seen motorists deliberately cutting in front of others. Originally published as China's 'Mario Kart' solution to road rage
