Saidou Technology, supported by Seres Group, launched its AIVA brand on Tuesday in an attempt to tap into China's bustling electric vehicle sector, partnering with ByteDance on cutting-edge smart cockpit technology.This collaboration, reminiscent of an earlier Seres-Huawei partnership, signifies a strategic pivot for the Chongqing-based company, targeting more cost-effective segments as it previously managed with vehicles priced between $14,770 and $23,630.AIVA President Li Bo announced that the brand's first mass-production model, AIVA ME7, would be introduced within the year in a market increasingly relying on AI to distinguish vehicles as unique personal assistants. (With inputs from agencies.)