Automakers

China bans highway testing of autonomous cars pending regulation

Baidu is one of several Chinese companies developing autonomous technology. Its BMW-based self-driving car is pictured. (Bloomberg)
YZ
By:
Yan Zhang
July 19, 2016 05:00 AM

BEIJING -- China's auto-industry regulator said it's working with police to formulate rules governing the testing of autonomous cars, warning automakers that they shouldn't test their self-driving vehicles on highways before the regulations are released.

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