{
  "id": 14777938,
  "title": "From Gran Turismo 7 to a smartphone with a second screen: How Xiaomi is linking cars, homes and devices",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/15/from-gran-turismo-7-to-a-smartphone-with-a-second-screen-how-xiaomi",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-10-15T20:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Straits Times",
    "slug": "straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.straitstimes.com/tech/gran-turismo-7-smartphone-xiaomi-human-car-home-ecosystem"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Xiaomi's Vision GT concept car and upcoming 18 Pro smartphone series are part of an interconnected ecosystem designed to work seamlessly together. In October, the Vision GT will debut in the Gran Turismo 7 (GT7) racing game, developed by Kazunori Yamauchi and Jean-Arthur Madelaine, head of design at Xiaomi Auto's European R&D and Design Centre. During GT7's third round in Singapore on October 3, GT7 will introduce EV Experience, an electric vehicle driving program featuring the Xiaomi SU7 Ultra and the Vision GT concept car.\n\nThe Vision GT project, launched in 2013, invites carmakers worldwide to create concept cars reflecting their vision of future automotive design. So far, 50 designs have been developed, with brands like Bugatti, Ferrari, Porsche, and McLaren participating. Xiaomi is the 36th brand to join, becoming the first Chinese tech company in the project.\n\nThe Vision GT's design focuses on airflow shaping the car, seen in its floating, teardrop-shaped cockpit, cross-shaped headlights, ring-shaped taillights with integrated air channels, and an active wake-control system. French designer Madelaine aims to explore sculpted wind direction and combine comfort with high-performance driving.\n\nBefore GT7, Yamauchi tested the Vision GT in the game, adjusting its driving soundscape. EV Experience lets players experience high-performance electric cars' acceleration, braking, and handling. The Xiaomi Vision GT embodies Xiaomi Auto's push onto the global stage by integrating automotive design, AI, and digital experiences, offering a glimpse into the company's vision of smart living.\n\nXiaomi plans to launch its Xiaomi 18 Pro series in Singapore later this year, featuring an interactive rear display that turns the smartphone's camera space into an interactive screen. The phone's design is powered by Qualcomm's 2nm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 processor, a triple-camera Leica system, and an integrated rear display that offers various functionalities, such as glanceable information, photos, and personalized wallpapers.",
  "summary": "Xiaomi's Vision GT concept car and upcoming 18 Pro smartphone series form part of an ecosystem designed to work as one.",
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