The car-enterprise joint technology company is experiencing rapid development, and high-level autonomous driving is now in the testing phase. The era of driverless vehicles is rapidly approaching, with global tech giants and automotive leaders competing fiercely to shape the future of mobility. By the end of 2017, Google’s Waymo, which had already reached Level 3 autonomy, had completed over 6.4 million kilometers of real-world testing. Volvo also launched a pilot program involving real users, demonstrating its commitment to autonomous driving. Meanwhile, both domestic and international automakers have begun announcing their plans for mass production of self-driving cars.
**Audi is on the brink of mass-producing autonomous vehicles**
**Estimated Production Time: 2018**
**Implementation Level: L3**
Audi has been working on autonomous driving technology for over a decade and became the first automaker to achieve mass production of such systems. The new Audi A8L, set to launch in April, will be the world's first production vehicle capable of Level 3 autonomous driving. When the auto-driving function is activated, drivers can shift their attention to other tasks. If intervention is needed, the system will alert the driver 8 to 10 seconds in advance.
Jing Qing, Executive Deputy General Manager of FAW-VW Audi Sales, remarked, “This will be the second time humans learn to walk upright, allowing people to focus on more meaningful activities while driving.â€
Starting from 2018, Audi will gradually introduce features like Audi AI Parking, Audi AI Garage, and Audi AI Traffic Jam Pilot into its production models. Looking ahead, Audi has showcased concept cars like Elaine and Aicon, which have achieved Level 4 and Level 5 autonomy. The new Audi A8L also features the intelligent Audi Boundary Control System, which can think and proactively address potential issues.
**BMW is building an autonomous driving ecosystem**
**Estimated Production Time: 2019**
**Implementation Level: L3**
BMW has a clear roadmap for its autonomous driving initiative. The BMW 7 Series, featuring Level 3 autonomy, is scheduled for release in 2019, followed by the BMW iNEXT, the group’s first fully autonomous vehicle, in 2021. This model will serve as the foundation for BMW’s automated driving strategy, with other brands under the group also launching highly automated models.
Notably, BMW has formed its own autonomous driving partnership. In July 2016, BMW, Intel, and Mobileye announced a collaboration to build an autonomous driving platform. By mid-2017, around 40 BMW self-driving cars were conducting road tests. Fu Lexi, a research and development director at BMW, stated, “Achieving our goal of launching the BMW iNEXT in 2021 is a crucial step forward.â€
The collaboration between BMW, Intel, and Mobileye has attracted more partners, including Delphi, Fiat Chrysler, and Magna, further strengthening the ecosystem for autonomous driving.
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