“Some Chinese companies have probably taken shortcuts to save the time and cost of testing their vehicles,” Paul Gong, head of China auto research at UBS, told a media briefing on April 25 (our translation). “Level 2 ADAS systems need to become safer and safer as they find a broad acceptance because of the increasing usage,” Ismail Dagli, Head of Continental Autonomous Mobility Business Area, said on April 24 when interviewed by TechNode. Experts said the roll-out of so-called “Beta programs,” where automakers invite drivers to sign up to test their ADAS, will be forbidden. Such rapid development has pushed several companies to move a step further, with Xpeng, Zeekr, and GAC among the early movers aiming to sell their vehicles with Level 3 autonomous driving capabilities later this year. The future lies in their abilities to manage edge cases, enhance ride capabilities, and improve efficiency and safety.