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Tesla Says Autopilot Was Engaged in Fatal Model X Crash
The driver's brother told a reporter Autopilot had swerved the SUV toward that barrier before.
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Police Release Footage From Fatal Uber Self-Driving Car Crash
Police in Tempe, Ariz., are still investigating the collision, which killed a 49-year-old woman crossing the road at night.
By Michael Kan
Business News
Self-Driving Uber Vehicle Fatally Strikes Pedestrian in Arizona
The Uber vehicle was operating in autonomous mode with a human behind the wheel in Tempe, Arizona, when the incident occurred overnight.
Business Legal
15 Absolutely Crazy Things That Have Come Out of the Uber vs. Alphabet Trial
Deliberation over whether to show a clip from the movie 'Wall Street,' an explanation of what the phrase 'jam sesh' means and more.
Business Operations & Logistics
5 Crazy Things We Learned About Google Today
On Alphabet's earnings call for the last quarter of 2017, the company revealed some eye-opening stats and made some big statements.
Tech
These Tech Startups Are Stealing the Spotlight at the 2018 Detroit Auto Show
The event still revolves around cars and trucks, but startups that make tech to supplement driving have a strong presence this year.
Business News
Order Postmates? It Might Arrive Via an Autonomous Ford.
The automaker is teaming up with Postmates for autonomous delivery trials.
Business News
Hitting the Las Vegas Strip in Lyft’s Self-Driving Car
After 20 minutes of being shuttled around the Las Vegas Strip, I found myself almost disappointed by the simplicity of the demo -- it just worked.
By Dan Costa
Business News
Why CES Is Now the Greatest Car Tech Show on Earth
The Vegas gadget extravaganza is the place to see the future of car tech and transportation.
By Doug Newcomb
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Toyota to Show Off Autonomous Car Gains at CES
Toyota Research Institute will debut its next-generation automated driving research vehicle, dubbed Platform 3.0, in Las Vegas next week.
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Lyft to Offer Self-Driving Rides in Las Vegas During CES
The ride-hailing app, in partnership with autonomous driving technology company Aptiv, plans to offer 'fully automated point-to-point ride-hailing' services at the show.
Tech
Vehicle Connectivity: Paving the Road to the Future of Transportation.
Vehicle connectivity is changing the way society experiences transportation.
Business News
Fired Engineer’s Texts With Former Uber CEO Reveals Plan to Take on Elon Musk and Hopes to ‘Take Over the World’
Approximately 400 text messages between former Uber CEO Travis Kalanick and former Uber and Waymo engineer Anthony Levandowski were released in a recent court filing.
Business News
India Will Ban Driverless Cars in Order to Protect Jobs
The country's transport minister addressed the issue in a statement today.
Business News
Are Autonomous Vehicle Tests a Public Hazard?
Unlike other technologies, testing of self-driving cars on public roads could cause safety concerns and have an immediate negative impact on society.
By Doug Newcomb
Business News
Volvo’s Self-Driving Cars Confused by Kangaroos in Australia
Volvo's self-driving cars use the ground as a reference point for distance, and the kangaroo's hopping makes it hard to determine how far away they are.
Business News
Apple May Build a Car, But No One Will Buy It
Based on Tim Cook's comments and the company's core competencies, autonomous ride-sharing tech could bring Apple success via robo-taxis.
By Doug Newcomb
Business News
Waymo Moves in on Uber Again With Self-Driving Truck Plans
The Alphabet-owned company is now looking to integrate its autonomous driving technology into a semi truck.
Business News
Elon Musk Turned Down Uber’s Self-Driving Partnership Offer
'Elon spent the rest of the call convincing me that it's too far out,' Travis Kalanick said.
By Steve Dent
Business News
Study: $5,000 Is the Self-Driving Car Sweet Spot
An academic study suggests people are willing to pay just around $5,000 more for fully autonomous cars than typical vehicles.
By Tom Brant
Business News
Korea Is Building a ‘City’ for Self-Driving Cars
K-City will have bus lanes, freeways and autonomous parking zones.
By Steve Dent
Business News
Our Rosy Outlook on Driverless Cars Needs a Reality Check
A utopian view of driverless cars eradicating traffic and accidents may miss the mark.
By Doug Newcomb
Business News
Amazon Exploring Autonomous Car Deliveries
The online retail giant has reportedly formed a team that's exploring how the company might be able to take advantage of driverless-vehicle technology.
Tech
Here’s How People Really Feel About Flying Cars
What do you think about the car of the future?
By Rose Leadem
Business News
Grand Theft Auto V Is Helping Teach Driverless Car AI
The game is a very rich and realistic simulation from which to learn to drive.
Business News
Connected Car Data Is the New Oil
In three years, automakers could make more money from connected vehicle data than car sales.
By Doug Newcomb
Business News
GM’s Autonomous Super Cruise Arrives This Fall
The feature, available first on the Cadillac CT6, will allow drivers to take their hands off the wheel and let the car steer itself on the highway.
By Tom Brant