Automakers seek unified standards for internet of vehicles

China needs further efforts in developing infrastructure, standards and technologies related to the internet of vehicles, said top executives of leading automakers, as the country is seeking to enter the fast lane of intelligent connected cars to gain a lead globally.

"China should establish a unified standard on IoV, without which, each automaker will have to have its own interface to connect with the intelligent network, and that will be a serious waste of resources," said Zhu Huarong, president of Changan Automobile Co.

IoV, or the internet of vehicles, refers to the network made up of cars that are intelligent and connected, which is an important foundation of the future smart vehicles, especially for autonomous driving, Zhu said.