AutoDrive Challenge™ II

This competition continues the strong partnership between GM and SAE in STEM education and will build on the ground-breaking success of the original four-year series, AutoDrive Challenge™. Our second series aims to have participating university teams develop and demonstrate an autonomous vehicle (AV) that can navigate urban driving courses as described by SAE Standard (J3016™) Level 4 automation.

SERIES NEWSFEED

NCEES is back as our 2026 Registration Sponsor! 
3/18/2026  SAE AutoDrive Challenge Series

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SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINE!! 
2/27/2026  SAE AutoDrive Challenge Series

February 28th is the LAST DAY

Review Updated Safety Documents  
2/27/2026  SAE AutoDrive Challenge Series

Updated Overall Safety Case Report Template and Winter Workshop Year 5 Presentation in General Motors/Tech & Safety.

SAE Scholarships Deadline Approaching! 
2/23/2026  SAE AutoDrive Challenge Series

Applications open one more week, must be submitted by February 28th.

📝✨ Write for MOMENTUM, SAE’s magazine for student members! ✨📝 
2/11/2026  SAE AutoDrive Challenge Series

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