Self-driving cars in China can park, change lanes and drive like humans, with Europe as the next market.
Chinese Level 2++ cars can navigate, park, change lanes and obey lights, while Mercedes charges US$1,440 for its point-to-point upgrade.
OriginalSourceSouth China Morning PostHong KongLeanCenterCredibilityPublished08:15 UTCRatings: AllSides, MBFCSourceSouth China Morning PostHong KongLeanCenterCredibilityPublished08:15 UTCRatings: AllSides, MBFC
“Self-driving cars in China can park, change lanes and drive like humans. Next stop: Europe”
Self-driving cars in China can park, change lanes and drive like humans, with Europe as the next market.
Key points
- Mercedes in China offers Level 2++ point-to-point navigation with US$1,440 upgrade.
- Beijing is showcased where cars can lane-change, stop at red lights, and use cycle lanes.
- Xpeng and Huawei/Hima provide similar driving aids with varying defensive behaviors.
- Europe plans a staged roll-out starting in Germany before 2027, expanding across Europe.
- Experts warn technology isn’t flawless; occasional halts or last-second braking can occur.
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Chinese Level 2++ cars can navigate, park, change lanes and obey lights, while Mercedes charges US$1,440 for its point-to-point upgrade.