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.

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ADCII 2026 Winter Workshop: Last Day to Book Hotel Group Rate! 
1/26/2026  AutoDrive Challenge II - Year 5

Today is the last day to book ADCII Winter Workshop Hotel at the Group Rate.

ADCII 2026 Winter Workshop: Simulation Video Due February 1! 
1/26/2026  AutoDrive Challenge II - Year 5

Just a reminder that the 2026 Winter Workshop Simulation Videos are due February 1st!

Student Membership Requirement 
1/15/2026  SAE AutoDrive Challenge Series

Reminder that per the rules, all team members (members & captains) are required to have an active student membership to participate in our programs.

🚀 Get Noticed by Sponsors—Starting Today! 
1/14/2026  SAE AutoDrive Challenge Series

Give future employers access to your resume in the Career Portal so industry sponsors can connect with you directly.

Updated ADCII 2026 Winter Workshop Handbook 
1/9/2026  AutoDrive Challenge II - Year 5

The updated 2026 Winter Workshop Handbook for ADCII has been published.