Self-Driving Cars: Page 9
Tesla Just Removed 'Autopilot From Chinese Website -- Here's Why
A driver crashed earlier this month while on a commuter highway after the car failed to avoid a vehicle parked on the left side, partially in the roadway, damaging both cars but causing no injuries.
Are Self-Driving Cars Good For Insurance?
"If you're hoping to to shave down your premiums, buying an automated vehicle might not be the right move."
'Self-Driving' in Spotlight Again as China Sees First Tesla Autopilot Crash
Tesla said on Wednesday that one of its cars had crashed in Beijing while in 'autopilot' mode, with the driver contending sales staff sold the function as 'self-driving,' overplaying its actual capabilities.
Google Executive Quits Self-Driving Car Project
Chris Urmson, in a blog post late Friday, said he was 'ready for a fresh challenge.'
The Booze Industry Could Get a $100 Billion Boost from the Rise of Driverless Cars and Car-Sharing
Imagine not having to say no to a drink anymore because you have to drive home.
Mercedes Pulls U.S. Ad Touting Self-Driving Car
Earlier this week, Consumer Reports urged the U.S. Federal Trade Commission to scrutinize Mercedes' 'The Future' campaign, which touts the automated driving features available in the new E-Class.
Tesla Model S Speeding Before Fatal Crash
The National Transportation Safety Board also found evidence the driver was using Tesla's Traffic-Aware Cruise Control and Autosteer, and the car was equipped with automatic emergency braking.
SoftBank Teams Up With Honda To Make Cars That Can Read Emotions
Softbank and Honda described a future in which Honda cars could speak and interact with their drivers via cloud-based technology based on SoftBank's "Pepper" robot
China Bans Autonomous Car Testing (for Now)
China wants car makers to stop testing until new regulations are in place.
U.S. Vehicle Safety Regulator Stands Behind Self-Driving Cars
Autonomous vehicles must be "much safer" than human drivers before they are deployed on U.S. roads, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration chief Rosekind said.
Consumer Reports Magazine Urges Tesla Disable Auto Steering
Consumer Reports wants Tesla to disable the current system and require drivers to keep their hands on the wheel.
Nissan Launches Auto Drive Features, Stresses Difference From Hands-Free Driving
Japan's second-ranked carmaker by vehicle sales said its ProPilot can drive a vehicle on single-lane motorways and navigate congestion.
Chinese Automaker Plans Self-Driving, Electric Car by 2020
Although the venture sought to produce premium cars like Tesla, it would attempt a different strategy from the US company that began with relatively limited production and focuses on a single model at a time.
Google Self-Driving Car Project Names General Counsel as Scrutiny Rises
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said in March it was collecting information after a Google self-driving car struck a municipal bus in California in a minor crash. But it did not open a formal probe.
SEC Investigates Tesla for Possible Securities Law Breach
The Securities and Exchange Commission is investigating whether Tesla Motors Inc. waited too long to disclose a fatal crash in May that called into question the safety of a system in the car that takes control of steering and braking.