Former Castle Air Force Base in Merced now used to test self-driving cars

Monday, November 29, 2021
MERCED, Calif. (KFSN) -- The future of self-driving cars is becoming a reality in the North Valley.

The former Castle Air Force Base is now a world-class testing facility for autonomous vehicles.
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The TRC California complex finished its $2.1 million expansion project in early August.

Since then, the testing field has attracted interest from the automotive industry.

Manufacturers, suppliers, and innovators can use the 2.2-mile oval track to test drive their concepts and their vehicles.
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This is just the first phase for the facility.

They will continue to focus on expanding testing capabilities for self-driving technology.
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