Qianjiang Motorcycle Selects Cerence to Provide Proactive, Conversational AI to its Global Two-Wheeler Lineup

(US and Canada) Cerence Inc., AI for a world in motion, announced that Qianjiang Motorcycle, a subsidiary of Geely Group, has selected Cerence Ride, the company’s two-wheeler mobility platform, to provide conversational AI across its lineup, as well as its proactive AI capabilities. Qianjiang Motorcycle is one of China’s largest two-wheeler manufacturers, producing motorcycles, scooters, minibikes, and more across four global brands: QJ Motor, Benelli, Keeway, and KSR.

As connectivity and electrification transform the entire mobility industry, Qianjiang Motorcycle is leveraging Cerence Ride to deliver a new level of intuitive, simple interaction to its riders through a voice-powered virtual assistant. With Cerence’s industry-leading, AI-powered speech recognition as its foundation, Cerence Ride will provide drivers with distraction- and hands-free access to critical on-road needs like navigation, communication and entertainment, eliminating the need for smartphone use while riding. Cerence Ride also provides speech signal enhancement, ensuring riders can always communicate clearly with the virtual assistant, regardless of road noise. In addition, Qianjiang Motorcycle will leverage Cerence’s proactive AI, which uses real-time data, built-in intelligence, user preferences, and vehicle sensor information to keep riders informed and offer to perform actions on their behalf – before they even need to ask – protecting both driver and vehicle.

“With the future of two-wheel mobility in mind, we are excited to partner with Cerence to bring the intuitive, voice-powered automotive experiences they are known for to riders across our global brands,” said Dongshao Guo, General Manager, Qianjiang Motorcycle. “By leveraging Cerence Ride, we will enhance the safety, productivity, and comfort of our riders through intuitive, accurate, voice-powered interaction with an intelligent AI assistant, therefore transforming their daily journeys.”

“Our new partnership with Qianjiang Motorcycle, a leader in two-wheeler innovation, is an important milestone as we continue to expand our footprint in the high-end motorcycle segment,” said Charles Kuai, SVP and General Manager, Mobility Solutions, Cerence. “The features that Cerence Ride provides will help Qianjiang Motorcycle differentiate from its competitors and deliver an incredible experience to its riders.”