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

Students & Faculty Awards Deadline 9/30 
9/5/2025  SAE AutoDrive Challenge Series

Two SAE awards celebrate standout students and faculty advisors. Nominations due by Sept 30 – don’t miss out!

GM GPD Internship & Career Start Postings NOW LIVE 
9/4/2025  SAE AutoDrive Challenge Series

Folks interested in a career start or internship role beginning Summer 2026 can now apply!

Year 5 Rules - Now Available 
8/22/2025  SAE AutoDrive Challenge Series

The Year 5 Ruleset is now available in Series Resources

AutoDrive Challenge II Updates 
8/8/2025  SAE AutoDrive Challenge Series

Review for announcements

Year 4 Results Now Available! 
8/5/2025  SAE AutoDrive Challenge Series

Review for the results from the Year 4 competition.