Audi has unveiled its latest A8 model , which offers the level three autonomy offered by some other automakers . Self - driving cars have a ratings scale , from zero when the driver is in full charge of the vehicle 's acceleration , steering and braking , to level five for a car that does not need a driver . It's that last bit that's had The Audi A2 is the first production vehicle that lets the driver keep paying attention while the car drives itself . Most manufacturers are looking to level four as the next step for their autonomous vehicles , when the driver is almost totally in control all of the time .
Audi has unveiled its latest A8 model , which offers the level three autonomy offered by some other automakers . Self - driving cars have a ratings scale , from zero when the driver is in full charge of the vehicle 's acceleration , steering and braking , to level five for a car that does not need a driver . The Audi A2 is the first production vehicle that lets the driver keep paying attention while the car drives itself . Most manufacturers are looking to level four as the next step for their autonomous vehicles , when the driver is almost totally in control all of the time .