GAC Aion Joins Race for Level 3 Automatic Driving Road Test

GAC Aion is applying to obtain Level 3 automatic driving access and initiate on-road test drive, placing it at the forefront of China’s autonomous driving race, general manager Gu Huinan told Caixin Thursday.

Part of GAC Group, the company is expected to join several automakers in becoming the first to conduct road tests on vehicles equipped with advanced Level 3 autonomous driving technology, a step towards introducing driverless cars to China’s roads.