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VW secures L3 road test permit in Hefei, advancing toward 2027 target

26 October 2026 · By · Wire by Fusion42

Published

26 October 2026

Topic

operational-macro

◆ Sectors

Micromobility

◆ Geography

China

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Fusion42 · 26 October 2026 · Fusion42 review

Volkswagen has obtained a road test permit for Level 3 autonomous driving in Hefei, China, marking a key milestone toward its goal of commercial L3 readiness in 2027. This development aligns with China's regulatory progress on autonomous vehicle approvals and Volkswagen's collaboration with Horizon Robotics to develop AI driving solutions.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Micromobility.

◆ ◆ The Wire takeaway

Chinese roads are opening for real L3 tests beyond startups. If you build autonomous vehicle software or hardware, consider China your next market to prove and sell your technology.

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1 source · 26 Oct 2026

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Micromobilityautonomous-drivingroad-test-permitchinavwlevel-3horizon-robotics