Volkswagen gets L3 autonomous driving test permit in China, eyes 2027

Electrek
By Fred LambertOct 26, 2026, 9:59 am110 ptsTrending
Volkswagen Group China now has a permit to test Level 3 autonomous driving on public roads in Hefei, and it says testing is already underway. The permit also covers large-scale driving data collection in the city. It’s the latest step toward VW’s goal of L3 technology readiness in China by 2027. And the…

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