Chinese Startup WeRide to Begin Self-Driving Car Testing in the U.S.
14 Apr 2021, 09:07 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / After premiering in China, WeRide startup reaches a new milestone in the United States, by now being authorized to test fully autonomous two-passenger cars.
China Starts Testing New-Generation Roads Sending Information to Cars
17 Jan 2021, 15:41 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Huawei and other Chinese partners are working on smart roads specifically built for self-driving vehicles, all for the purpose of exchanging info
Huawei Dreams Big, Promises Super-Cheap LiDAR Radar Sensors
23 Aug 2020, 12:00 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The Chinese company is investing aggressively in car technology, and one new area of focus appears to be developing a more affordable LiDAR sensor
Mercedes-Benz Cars to Be Powered by NVIDIA Tech from 2024
24 Jun 2020, 08:46 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / All Mercedes-Benz cars made from 2024 onward to be fitted with a new computing platform developed by NVIDIA and based on the NVIDIA DRIVE
BMW Parts Ways with Mercedes-Benz on Automated Cars Research
19 Jun 2020, 12:35 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / BMW and Mercedes-Benz temporarily halt joint development of autonomous cars, collaboration to continue in the other fields
VW Joins Ford, GM and Toyota in Autonomous Cars Safety Group
13 Dec 2019, 15:25 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / American branch of Volkswagen joined this week the Automated Vehicle Safety Consortium to research safety in autonomous cars
Educated, Wealthy People Are Most Eager to Welcome Self-Driving Cars, Study Says
26 Sep 2019, 08:55 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / During the research, Audi says it uncovered five typologies when it comes to the public’s perception of autonomous cars.
Hyundai to Start Testing Fully Autonomous Cars in 2020, Brings Aptiv in to Help
25 Sep 2019, 06:53 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / Hyundai and Aptiv set up new joint venture that will see the launch of production-ready autonomous driving systems as soon as 2022
Uber Brings Its Self-Driving Cars to Dallas but With Drivers
18 Sep 2019, 13:48 UTC · By: Elena Gorgan / Uber will begin tests in Texas, which will inform the next steps in the expansion. After the Tempe deadly crash, Uber is proceeding with maximum caution
FCA Publishes Industry-Wide White Paper of Autonomous Driving, Issues Disclaimer
17 Sep 2019, 13:57 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / FCA says SaFAD "does not reflect FCA US’ design specifications or protocols for a specific system that is or could be introduced into the market."
How Ford Keeps Bugs Off Their Autonomous Cars’ Sensors
6 Sep 2019, 13:08 UTC · By: Elena Gorgan / A lot of thought and technology went into creating the perfect bug-squashing system that keeps sensors clean of insect gunk
Self-Driving Amusement Park Cart by Sony and Yamaha Is the Cutest Thing Ever
28 Aug 2019, 12:35 UTC · By: Elena Gorgan / The SC-1 Sociable Cart will be made available in the fiscal 2019, will not go on sale. It will be used on golf courses, amusement parks and commercial facilitie
Self-Driving Fiat Chrysler Vans to Deliver Your Packages Soon
10 Jun 2019, 14:15 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / Aurora Driver comprises hardware, software, and data services to make a number of FCA vehicles Level 4 autonomous in the coming years
Dude Puts Tesla Model S on Autopilot so He Can Eat a McFlurry at 50mph
5 Jun 2019, 11:05 UTC · By: Elena Gorgan / Video shows driver take both hands off the wheel on busy motorway to enjoy a McDonald’s treat. He quickly puts it away when he realizes he’s on camera
Connected Cars Could Significantly Cut Travel Time, Cambridge Research Finds
20 May 2019, 14:08 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / Cambridge researchers used 16 miniature driverless robot cars for the study, showing cooperative cars could save a lot of travel time
70YO Man Puts Cadillac in Cruise Control, Stands Through Moon Roof to Praise God
13 May 2019, 14:44 UTC · By: Elena Gorgan / A Florida driver was arrested after off-duty trooper saw him stand through the moon roof of his moving car, when he should have been at the wheel
Elon Musk is OK With People Having Sex in Speeding Teslas on Autopilot
13 May 2019, 09:30 UTC · By: Elena Gorgan / Tesla CEO acknowledges viral adult video of couple getting it on while driving a Tesla on Autopilot, but only to laugh it off
Uber Getting $1 Billion from Toyota, Others for Self Driving Car Technologies
19 Apr 2019, 14:30 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / Toyota, Denso and Soft Vision Fund to invest 1 Billion in Uber's self-driving technologies, more money to follow in the coming years
Ford, GM and Toyota Join Hands to Create Rules for Self-Driving Cars
3 Apr 2019, 15:52 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / Ford, General Motors and Toyota and SAE International for a consortium to handle the creation of standards to govern autonomous cars
Hamburg Becomes Testing Ground for Volkswagen Level 4 Autonomous Vehicles
3 Apr 2019, 09:07 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / Five e-Golf cars equipped with laser scanners, cameras, ultrasonic sensors, and radars will begin testing Volkswagen's autonomous systems