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China's ADAS Cars Surge Amid Safety Concerns Post-Crash

12/23/2025

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China's Autonomous Vehicle Surge

In 2026, China will sell nearly 270,000 cars with advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), about 1% of new car sales.
Daiwa Securities Co., Ltd. predicts more manufacturers will obtain Level 3 (L3) autonomous driving licenses.
Analysts estimate Level 3 vehicles could reach 1 million, mainly electric vehicles.
This growth follows a deadly crash in March as the government seeks to boost safety and trust.

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China's Regulated Self-Driving

Chinese regulators approved limited self-driving taxi programs for Beijing Automotive Group and Changan Automobile.
The programs operate on designated highways after a deadly March Xiaomi crash.
The Ministry of Public Security warned against distracted driving when using these features.
Currently, only Level 2 is allowed for commercial vehicles, with Level 3 testing ongoing for Geely and XPeng.
Experts say the cautious approach aims to bolster safety and public trust.

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China's Autonomous Vehicle Surge

In 2026, China will sell nearly 270,000 cars with advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), about 1% of new car sales.
Daiwa Securities Co., Ltd. predicts more manufacturers will obtain Level 3 (L3) autonomous driving licenses.
Analysts estimate Level 3 vehicles could reach 1 million, mainly electric vehicles.
This growth follows a deadly crash in March as the government seeks to boost safety and trust.

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