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Toyota green-lighted by Beijing to have road tests for autonomous cars
Toyota green-lighted by Beijing to have road tests for autonomous cars

Japanese automaker Toyota has been permitted to conduct roads tests for autonomous vehicles in Beijing, according to a list released by Beijing Innovation Center for Mobility Intelligent (BICMI).

Jul. 6 , 2020
BMW to co-launch innovation base with Alibaba for faster digital transition
BMW to co-launch innovation base with Alibaba for faster digital transition

BMW Group and Alibaba Group inked a strategic agreement on July 3 for the launch of a joint innovation base, which is deemed as an important measure for BMW’s digital transition in China.

Jul. 3 , 2020
FAW Group’s newly-built subsidiary likely to work for Hongqi’s ICV strategy
FAW Group’s newly-built subsidiary likely to work for Hongqi’s ICV strategy

China’s state-owned automaker FAW Group established a wholly-owned subsidiary on June 22, which is likely to help Hongqi forge ahead with its ICV (intelligent-connected vehicle) development.

Jun. 29 , 2020
China’s first 5G-powered level 4 self-driving production vehicle rolls off assembly line
China’s first 5G-powered level 4 self-driving production vehicle rolls off assembly line

Dongfeng Motor Corporation on June 12 saw the mass-produced version of the Dongfeng Sharing-VAN 1.0 Plus, purportedly China’s first 5G-enabled autonomous vehicle with level 4 applications, rolled off the production line at its technical center.

Jun. 15 , 2020
DiDi’s autonomous driving subsidiary sets up administration for safety business
DiDi’s autonomous driving subsidiary sets up administration for safety business

DiDi’s autonomous driving subsidiary has set up a safety work administration to systematize and normalize the safety management businesses for autonomous driving R&D, testing and operation, according to a local media outlet.

Jun. 4 , 2020
DiDi’s autonomous driving company complete $500 million worth of fundraising
DiDi’s autonomous driving company complete $500 million worth of fundraising

China’s ride-hailing giant Didi Chuxing (DiDi) has closed a fundraising round of over $500 million for its autonomous driving subsidiary, a local media outlet reported on May 29.

May 29 , 2020