Regulatory Approval Required for Autonomous Driving Software Upgrades in China
China has introduced new regulations requiring regulatory approvals for autonomous driving-related over-the-air software upgrades, aiming to prevent automakers from using them to conceal defects or avoid liability. Under the new rules, electric vehicle makers such as Tesla and Xiaomi must obtain a license for product changes before resuming production of affected vehicles. The regulations also ban automakers from naming and marketing driving assistance systems with hints that they can be used as autonomous driving systems.
- This regulatory overhaul could have significant implications for the global automotive industry, where the use of over-the-air software upgrades is becoming increasingly common.
- What are the potential consequences for consumers if they are not adequately informed about the capabilities and limitations of autonomous driving systems?