# BMW and Mercedes temporarily drop Level 3 autonomous driving

> BMW and Mercedes provisionally remove their Level 3 autonomous driving systems from their lineup, while Xpeng demonstrates Level 2++ capabilities in Paris and automakers bet on assistants.

**In brief**: Electric and batteries event (severity: notable) involving BMW, Mercedes-Benz and Xpeng, in 3 countries (Allemagne, Chine, France), first detected on 4 November 2026 at 12:54. Reported by 1 source (1 article), last updated on 4 November 2026 at 12:54.

- Category: Electric and batteries
- Severity: Notable
- Countries: Allemagne, Chine, France
- Brands: BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Xpeng
- First detected: 4 November 2026 at 12:54
- Updated: 4 November 2026 at 12:54
- Web page: https://mecapress.com/events/4175-bmw-and-mercedes-temporarily-drop-level-3-autonomous-driving

## Sources (1 articles)

- [Aus für Level 3: Rückschritt oder Kurswechsel?](https://www.automobil-industrie.vogel.de/aus-fuer-level-3-rueckschritt-oder-kurswechsel-a-b5e94e5f0030ddc9ba40233c24f3362a/) — automobil-industrie.vogel.de, 4 November 2026 at 12:54

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Cite as: Mecapress, “BMW and Mercedes temporarily drop Level 3 autonomous driving”, https://mecapress.com/events/4175-bmw-and-mercedes-temporarily-drop-level-3-autonomous-driving
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