China EVs: Why BMW, Volkswagen, Mercedes-Benz are revving up L3 autonomous driving tech investments


BMW has joined fellow rivals in announcing the development of an L3 autonomous driving system for China, with plans launch it later this year or early 2024. Electric cars with safe and reliable autonomous driving systems will enjoy an advantage over their competitors, analysts say. — SCMP

Carmakers are upping the ante in the battle for supremacy in autonomous driving, fine-tuning the technology to attract buyers of smart electric vehicles (EVs) in China.

Global marques from BMW to Volkswagen and Chinese EV start-ups such as Xpeng and Jidu are increasing investment into driverless technology that could enable cars to navigate their way autonomously on city streets.

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