Parking is one of the most stressful parts of daily driving, especially in busy cities where tight spaces, crowded mall garages, narrow roads, and limited visibility can turn a simple stop into a difficult task. For many new drivers and young urban users, the challenge is not only finding a parking space, but also entering and exiting it safely without scratches, delays, or repeated adjustments.
To address this real-world problem, OMODA JAECOO introduced its VPD, or Valet Parking Driver, technology through a global public field test during the IBS Chery International Business Summit. The OMODA JAECOO VPD Co-Creation Camp brought together nearly 100 overseas dealers, media representatives, and KOLs from markets including the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Indonesia, and Thailand.
The event marked the first time OMODA JAECOO VPD was publicly tested in real-world parking scenarios in front of a global media and public audience, showing how intelligent parking technology can support a smoother and more confident driving experience for young users worldwide.
A Smarter Answer to Everyday Parking Stress
OMODA JAECOO developed VPD around two simple user needs: bringing the car to the driver and letting the car park itself. The system experience is built around the ideas of “Come When Called” and “Leave When Waved.”
With “Come When Called,” the driver can remotely summon the vehicle with one tap. The vehicle then plans its route, avoids obstacles, responds to surrounding traffic movement, exits its parking position, and arrives at the selected location. This can be especially useful in everyday situations such as leaving a busy shopping mall, carrying bags, or trying to find the vehicle in a large parking area.
With “Leave When Waved,” the vehicle can be remotely instructed to park itself. During the test, the system handled difficult parking conditions including blocked starting positions, searching for an available spot, repositioning, and narrow dead-end parking. The result was a full parking process that required no manual driving input during the demonstration.
For UAE drivers, this kind of technology speaks directly to real parking challenges in Dubai, from crowded mall car parks to tight residential parking areas and busy mixed-use developments. While the technology is designed for enclosed parking lots, the idea behind it is simple: reduce parking pressure and make daily mobility feel more relaxed.
Tested in Complex Real-World Scenarios
The VPD Co-Creation Camp tested three core experiences: one-tap summon, one-tap park, and a human-vs-machine parking comparison. These were demonstrated across four difficult scenarios: dead-end parking, extremely tight parking, cruising for an available space, and long-distance obstacle avoidance.
In the “Come When Called” test, the vehicle showed its ability to leave a parking spot, follow a planned route, avoid obstacles, and reach the user’s chosen location. This demonstrated how VPD can help reduce the inconvenience of walking long distances to find a parked vehicle in a large facility.
In the “Leave When Waved” test, the vehicle managed the parking process from searching for a space to adjusting its position and parking accurately. It also handled narrow and complex environments where many drivers would usually need several attempts to park safely.
These tests were designed to reflect the kind of parking difficulties that many drivers face, not just in controlled demonstrations, but in daily life. The goal was to show how smart driving assistance can move beyond convenience and become a practical tool for reducing stress, improving efficiency, and supporting safer parking decisions.
VPD Takes on an Experienced Driver
One of the main highlights of the field test was a direct comparison between OMODA JAECOO VPD and an overseas veteran media professional with more than 15 years of driving experience. The challenge focused on high-difficulty parking situations, including very tight spaces, dead-end spots, and angled parking areas.
The comparison was measured across three key areas: time efficiency, number of steering corrections, and parking quality. In these demanding situations, VPD completed parking and exiting smoothly, with stable control and minimal unnecessary adjustment. The experienced driver, despite years of driving experience, still needed more corrections and more time to complete the same type of parking challenges.
The result showed VPD performing strongly in complex parking conditions, highlighting how intelligent parking systems can help reduce the skill gap for less experienced drivers. For younger drivers and urban users, this technology offers a more composed way to approach parking without relying only on advanced manual parking ability.
This is especially relevant in cities such as Dubai, where drivers often move between office towers, malls, apartment buildings, hotels, and leisure destinations in a single day. A system that can make enclosed parking environments easier to manage can add real value to the ownership experience.
What This Means for OMODA JAECOO’s Smart Mobility Vision
The successful conclusion of the VPD global public field test adds another important step to OMODA JAECOO’s development of intelligent mobility technologies. From mall garages to narrow dead-end spaces, the test showed how VPD can support drivers in parking situations that are often time-consuming and stressful.
The wider brand direction also continues to grow globally. In 2025, Chery Group, the parent company of OMODA JAECOO, ranked 233rd in the Fortune Global 500 and maintained its position as China’s top passenger vehicle exporter for 23 consecutive years. By 2025, OMODA JAECOO had expanded into 64 markets across Europe, Asia, Australia, Africa, Latin America, the Middle East, and other regions.
OMODA continues its focus on becoming a leading global crossover brand, while JAECOO follows its “From Classic Beyond Classic” philosophy as it builds its position in the elegant off-road SUV segment. The brand is also advancing in new energy mobility through its SHS technology, while continuing to explore intelligent technologies beyond the vehicle itself, including robotics developed with the AiMOGA team.
For customers in Dubai and across the UAE, this latest VPD test reflects OMODA JAECOO’s wider focus on smart technology, comfort, confidence, and modern SUV ownership. As intelligent driving assistance continues to evolve, features like VPD show how future vehicles can better support real daily needs, not only performance or design.
Note: VPD is a driver-assist feature. It is intended only for enclosed parking lots and must not be used on public roads. Drivers must always stay aware of their surroundings and be ready to take control of the vehicle when needed.
Conclusion
The OMODA JAECOO VPD global public field test showed how smart parking technology can make daily driving easier, especially for young drivers and urban users who regularly deal with tight spaces, crowded parking areas, and complex parking layouts. By demonstrating one-tap summoning, one-tap parking, and strong results in a human-vs-machine comparison, OMODA JAECOO has taken another step toward a more convenient and intelligent mobility experience.
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