Chery introduces VPD feature, capable of self-parking without a driver

Jakarta (ANTARA) - At the world premiere coinciding with the Beijing International Auto Show and the Chery International Business Summit 2026, Chery introduced Valet Parking Driver (VPD), an intelligent parking technology for modern family mobility. According to an official press release received in Jakarta on Sunday, VPD is built on a foundation of technology that combines end-to-end large models, end-to-end neural networks, multi-modal dual-redundancy prediction, and BEV fusion perception solutions. The system is also supported by sensor integration, cameras, and high-precision positioning to help the vehicle navigate parking areas more stably, including in complex conditions. The entire parking process is designed to remain transparent and controlled. Under certain conditions, this intelligent feature allows the vehicle to automatically slow down or stop to ensure safety. The system can read surrounding conditions, recognise available parking spaces, and adjust decisions when encountering occupied slots, oncoming vehicles in narrow lanes, pedestrians, or sudden obstacles. VPD’s main feature is One-Tap Departure, which enables the vehicle to move independently from a parking slot to the user’s pick-up point with just one tap on the app. This feature helps users access the vehicle more easily, especially in situations involving children, accompanying elderly parents, or carrying large amounts of luggage. Through this feature, drivers can alight directly in front of their home, apartment lobby, or more accessible entry points, then activate the parking process via the app. Afterwards, the vehicle will search for an available parking slot and park automatically or on its own. Chery stated that VPD will arrive in 2026 on the TIGGO 7 and TIGGO 8 for the Middle East and Southeast Asia markets. In Indonesia, this technology is considered relevant to the mobility needs of modern urban families, making intelligent parking part of a more practical and comfortable driving experience.