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China Boosts Self-Driving Push With VW, Xpeng Technology Trials

Bloomberg Technology Monday 26 October 2026, 08:50 UTC By Bloomberg News 1 min read
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Volkswagen AG and Xpeng Inc. secured approvals to trial autonomous driving systems on public roads in China, signaling a renewed push by authorities for larger-scale deployment following a safety review of the technology.

Volkswagen AG and Xpeng Inc. secured approvals to trial autonomous driving systems on public roads in China, signaling a renewed push by authorities for larger-scale deployment following a safety review of the technology.
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