On October 26, Volkswagen China announced that Volkswagen Group China had obtained a Level 3 autonomous driving road testing license in Hefei, and had already started real road testing and data collection for Level 3 technology in Hefei. This successful license acquisition is a key milestone in Volkswagen Group China's high-level autonomous driving rollout and will continue to support its established goals, driving Volkswagen towards its 2027 goal of being L3 technology-ready. It is known that the first Volkswagen Group China Technology Day is scheduled to be held in Hefei on October 28, 2026, with the event showcasing the latest technological achievements and progress of the Volkswagen Group. At the same time, the company revealed that Volkswagen plans to launch six models based on the CMP platform in China within the next 18 months. Through a range of new products targeting mainstream market segments, Volkswagen will further meet the diverse mobility needs of Chinese consumers. Among them, ID.AURA L5 and ID. ERA 5X have already made their debut. These two new models mark the scaled application of Volkswagen's first domestic-developed new energy vehicle platform, bringing the next-generation intelligent connected cars to Chinese consumers. Notably, the CMP platform is specifically developed for Chinese users, targeting mainstream car segments, and is highly flexible, compatible with various powertrain options includingbattery-electric (BEV) and plug-in hybrid (PHEV). All models built on the CMP platform will be equipped with Volkswagen's CEA electronic and electrical architecture, featuring AI-powered smart cabins, enhanced Level 2+ advanced driver assistance, and full-vehicle OTA updates every 100 days that can be completed within 30 minutes. (Compiled by Autohome, Yue Changxing)