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Automakers selling cars in China banned from using ‘autonomous driving’ in ads


China is cracking down on how automakers advertise driver assistance features, banning terms like "autonomous driving," "self-driving," and "smart

Wireless software updates that improve or fix features in vehicles — and first popularized by Tesla — has become a critical capability for automakers trying to stay competitive. The mandate stems from growing concerns over vehicle safety and incidents of fatal crashes involving advanced driver assistance systems. Kirsten Korosec is a reporter and editor who has covered the future of transportation from EVs and autonomous vehicles to urban air mobility and in-car tech for more than a decade.

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