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Autonomous Driving Player QCraft to open European Headquarters in Germany

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Posted on September 8, 2025

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(Reuters) -Chinese autonomous driving solutions maker QCraft said on Monday that it will open its European headquarters in Germany and is partnering with U.S. chip company Qualcomm. "These milestones

QCraft Establishes European Headquarters in Germany for Autonomous Driving

QCraft's Expansion into the European Market

(Reuters) -Chinese autonomous driving solutions maker QCraft said on Monday that it will open its European headquarters in Germany and is partnering with U.S. chip company Qualcomm.

Partnership with Qualcomm

"These milestones mark QCraft's official entry into the EU and global markets," the company said in a statement.

Delivery Timeline for Solutions

The announcement, made at the IAA Mobility 2025, comes after Qualcomm last Friday said it launched an automated driving system with German automaker BMW.

Collaboration with Other Tech Companies

Beijing-based QCraft, which makes partially automated and highly automated driving solutions, including the company's NOA (Navigate on Autopilot), already works with NVIDIA and Horizon Robotics chipsets.

Delivery of QCraft's full-stack solutions in Europe, the U.S., Japan and South Korea are now expected to begin in 2026, the company said.

(Reporting by Marleen Kaesebier and Nick Carey; editing by Matt Scuffham)

Key Takeaways

  • QCraft opens European headquarters in Germany.
  • Partnership with Qualcomm announced.
  • Entry into EU and global markets.
  • Collaboration with BMW and other tech firms.
  • Full-stack solutions expected by 2026.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where will QCraft open its European headquarters?
QCraft will open its European headquarters in Germany.
What is QCraft's main product offering?
QCraft specializes in partially automated and highly automated driving solutions, including their NOA (Navigate on Autopilot).
When is QCraft expected to deliver its solutions in Europe?
QCraft's full-stack solutions in Europe, the U.S., Japan, and South Korea are expected to begin delivery in 2026.
Who is QCraft partnering with for its European expansion?
QCraft is partnering with U.S. chip company Qualcomm for its European expansion.
What event was the announcement made at?
The announcement was made at the IAA Mobility 2025.

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