Audi RS7 to Lap Hockenheim Without a Driver
Audi will be showing off its autonomous driving technologies at the German Touring Car Championship (DTM).
The German automaker has announced that it’ll be demonstrating the potential of piloted driving at the DTM finale on October 19, billing it as the “world’s sportiest piloted driving car.” The concept will take on the Hockenheim track at racing speed and will be approximately as fast as if it was driven with a professional driver behind the wheel.
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So far, tests conducted by Audi show that a lap time of just over two minutes can be expected and the RS7 will be capable of reaching speeds of up to 149 mph. The German automaker has been working on autonomous driving technologies for quite some time now and has demonstrated it on several of its models.
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Jason Siu began his career in automotive journalism in 2003 with Modified Magazine, a property previously held by VerticalScope. As the West Coast Editor, he played a pivotal role while also extending his expertise to Modified Luxury & Exotics and Modified Mustangs. Beyond his editorial work, Jason authored two notable Cartech books. His tenure at AutoGuide.com saw him immersed in the daily news cycle, yet his passion for hands-on evaluation led him to focus on testing and product reviews, offering well-rounded recommendations to AutoGuide readers. Currently, as the Content Director for VerticalScope, Jason spearheads the content strategy for an array of online publications, a role that has him at the helm of ensuring quality and consistency across the board.
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