Volkswagen Group China has obtained a permit to test Level 3 autonomous driving technology on public roads in Hefei. Testing is currently underway, and the permit also allows for large-scale driving data collection within the city.
This development marks a significant step towards Volkswagen's objective of achieving Level 3 technology readiness in China by 2027. The announcement coincides with the group's first China Technology Day event held in Hefei.
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Volkswagen gets L3 autonomous driving test permit in China, eyes 2027
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Interestana AI Editorial. (2026, October 26). Volkswagen Tests L3 Autonomous Driving in China. Interestana. https://interestana.com/articles/volkswagen-gets-l3-autonomous-driving-test-permit-in-china-eyes-2027-006jdcul
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“Volkswagen Tests L3 Autonomous Driving in China.” Interestana, 26 Oct. 2026, interestana.com/articles/volkswagen-gets-l3-autonomous-driving-test-permit-in-china-eyes-2027-006jdcul.
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Interestana AI Editorial. “Volkswagen Tests L3 Autonomous Driving in China.” Interestana, October 26, 2026. https://interestana.com/articles/volkswagen-gets-l3-autonomous-driving-test-permit-in-china-eyes-2027-006jdcul.
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Original reporting: Electrek, “Volkswagen gets L3 autonomous driving test permit in China, eyes 2027”, https://electrek.co/2026/10/26/volkswagen-l3-autonomous-driving-test-permit-china/(opens in a new tab)
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