Chinese Automaker's Push Into Autonomous Driving Space Prompts Fears of IP Theft

China's BYD, the world's largest electric vehicle manufacturer, has established a new autonomous driving unit and initiated a hiring spree. The company knows it's starting behind competitors like Tesla in the autonomous driving space, and has recruited thousands of software engineers already, according to Stella Li, Executive Vice President of BYD Company Limited and President of BYD Americas. Many of BYD's vehicles are equipped with Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) developed by Bosch, ...