# Chinese patent for a footbath integrated into the vehicle cabin

**In brief**: Ongoing story bringing together 2 events involving Deepal, Changan and Changan Automobile, in Chine, followed from 31 October 2026 to 1 November 2026. 8 articles from 4 sources (launches and reviews); last updated on 1 November 2026 at 23:50.

- Status: ongoing
- Scope: International
- Category: Launches and reviews
- Countries: Chine
- Brands: Deepal, Changan, Changan Automobile
- First detected: 31 October 2026 at 13:14
- Updated: 1 November 2026 at 23:50
- Web page: https://mecapress.com/stories/39-chinese-patent-for-a-footbath-integrated-into-the-vehicle-cabin

## National stories (2)

- Brazil — 0 country-specific event, 3 articles
- China — 0 country-specific event, 2 articles

## Sources by country and language

- Brazil: 3 articles, 2 outlets
- China: 2 articles, 1 outlets
- Japan: 1 articles, 1 outlets
- Netherlands: 1 articles, 1 outlets
- Vietnam: 1 articles, 1 outlets

**Languages**: Portuguese (3), Chinese (2), Japanese (2), Dutch (1)

## Timeline (2 events)

### 31 October 2026 — [Deepal files patent for integrated cabin foot bath](https://mecapress.com/events/69-deepal-files-patent-for-integrated-cabin-foot-bath.md)

Chinese automaker Deepal has filed a patent for a vehicle-integrated foot bath with massage device, illustrating the race for cabin equipment.

4 sources, 5 articles · Chine

### 1 November 2026 — [Chinese patent filed for an integrated foot bath in the cabin](https://mecapress.com/events/783-chinese-patent-filed-for-an-integrated-foot-bath-in-the-cabin.md)

A patent covering an integrated foot bath system in the cabin illustrates the race for interior equipment among Chinese automakers.

2 sources, 3 articles · Chine

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