Mercedes-Benz Becomes First International Carmaker Approved for Level 4 Autonomous Driving Tests in Beijing

Aug 5, 2024, 08:14 PM

Mercedes-Benz has received approval from Beijing to conduct Level 4 autonomous driving tests on its roads and expressways. This makes Mercedes the first international carmaker to obtain such a permit in China’s capital city. Until now, only local firms such as AI giant Baidu, car maker Hongqi, and unicorn WeRide have been approved for Level 4 self-driving tests in Beijing. The approval comes as Tesla anticipates gaining full approval for its Full Self-Driving (FSD) technology in China and other countries by the end of the year.