autonomous vehicles
Hondas getting Super Cruise-like hands-free driving capability
U.S. customers won't be the first to get Honda's new hands-free driving technology.
Tesla faces criminal probe week after Musk brags about self-driving cars
Musk has largely blamed user error for the various, sometimes fatal, mishaps that have occurred with the vehicles' self-driving system.
Video of Tesla in 'Smart Summon' Mode Ramming $3M Jet Viewed 3.4M Times
The feature is supposed to help cars navigate obstacles in order to move in and out of nearby parking spaces on its own.
Nissan to Help Create NASA's New Lunar Vehicle
The Japanese automaker will bring its design and innovation to the project, as well as its vehicle systems and autonomous tech.
Apple Is Among Most-Trusted Brands to Develop Autonomous Vehicles
A recent AutoPacific found that Tesla was the most trusted, but computer maker Apple made the top ten.
Study: Just 29 Percent of Drivers Are Comfortable in Autonomous Vehicles
As the technology for fully autonomous vehicles increases, many drivers are uncomfortable with the idea of handing over the controls, a recent study shows.
The Autonomous Car Revolution May Leave Some Jews Behind
As self-driving cars loom, rabbis weigh in on whether a Shabbat observer can ride in an autonomous car.
8 Predictions About the Future of the Auto Industry
In his new book 'A Brief History of Motion', Tom Standage explains how we got from the wheel to the car, and predicts where the industry goes from here.
Mercedes Wins Approval for Cars Capable of Hands-Free Driving
Mercedes has received regulatory approval for its Drive Pilot autonomous system, the first of its kind.
Stellantis to Invest Over $33 Billion in Software, Electrification by 2025
Stellantis announced today that it will invest $33+ billion to enhance its vehicle software capabilities and strengthen its electrification strategy.
Wejo to Use Connected Car Data to Assist Autonomous Vehicles
Wejo, a U.K.-based data firm, wants to use connected car data to streamline repairs, improve traffic, and guide autonomous cars.
Indi One Electric Car Designed Around Social Media Use
The Indi One, a social-media focused electric vehicle, will be on display at Automobility LA this week.
Robotaxis May Be the Transportation Industry's Next Major Disruptor
New research suggests that autonomous robotaxis could be operational in the next decade, disrupting ride hailing and conventional taxis.
Driverless Cars Are Mapping Major Cities, but Could Still Be Long Way Away
The autonomous car startup Waymo will start mapping New York City this week.
New CarMax Study Shows That Self-Driving Cars are Most Anticipated Tech
In a September study from CarMax, most drivers said that they want more technology in their vehicles and that Tesla has the best tech of any car brand.
Ethical Standards for Driverless Car Testing Still in Beta Stage
With driverless vehicles already on the road, ethical parameters for their testing and development are still being figured out.
Autonomous Vans Will Go into Service Above the Arctic Circle in 2022
In 2022, autonomous Toyotas will be used above the Arctic Circle. It's a first. They'll be working as a support system for public transit in Norway.
Audi Imagines Future of Comfort, Autonomous Driving in Grandsphere Concept
Audi unveiled the latest in its series of concept cars, focusing on electric performance and the comfort of the driver.
Hyundai, Motional Unveil Robotaxi Based on Ioniq 5 All-Electric Car
Autonomous vehicle technology has taken center stage as Motional shows off its new robotaxi, which was created in partnership with Hyundai.
Ford, Lyft, Argo AI Launching Joint Autonomous Vehicle Test Fleet
The three companies will work to commercialize autonomous vehicle ride hailing at scale. The new partnership takes advantage of each company's strengths.
An Electric Vehicle Revolution Relies on Reevaluating Supply Chains
In order to get on the same level of advanced clean energy societies, like Norway, the U.S. must get into the weeds and focus on every aspect of the EV supply chain.
How Amazon's Bet on Autonomous Vehicles Can Help Protect Us from Viruses
"Bezos sees a future where packages will be delivered by self-driving vans, small bots rolling through neighborhoods and drones buzzing to their destinations."
Locals Attacking Self-Driving Waymo Cars in Arizona
Residents of an Arizona city are slashing tires and even pointing guns at the vehicles.
Will Driverless Cars Make Our Traffic Problems Worse?
To realize the potential of autonomous vehicles to alleviate gridlock, we must encourage a culture in which cars are shared rather than privately owned.
Cities of the (Not So Distant) Future
With the lower cost of transportation and repurposed space available for multifamily housing, more parts of the city can be made affordable to households with limited means.
Who Should Autonomous Cars Kill In Unavoidable Crashes?
The massive study involved people from 233 countries and territories.
Google Self-driving Car Engineer 'Caused Freeway Crash'
Former Google engineer Anthony Levandowski allegedly modified cars' software so they could drive on "forbidden" routes.
High-Speed Rail, Self-Driving Cars Coming: Sec. Chao
"The cars of the near future won't have a wheelbase or driver side rearview window, they will look like living rooms," the transportation secretary said Monday.
Watch: Police Release Footage of Fatal Uber Car Crash
The Tempe Police Vehicular Crimes Unit is actively investigating the incident.
U.S. Navy's Sea Hunter Drone Passes Self-Driving Test
After passing its testing, the Sea Hunter has been given to the Navy's research office who will develop it into a ship fit for the ranks of a fleet.