The Jeep Hackers Are Back With More Tricks, They Show More Damage Could Be Done
3 Aug 2016, 12:03 UTC · By: Sebastian Toma / Charlie Miller and Chris Valasek, two security researchers that hacked a 2014 Jeep Cherokee last year, are back. They managed to steer and accelerate the car
Goodyear Wants To Find Out If Drivers Will Bully Self-Driving Cars
2 Aug 2016, 17:25 UTC · By: Sebastian Toma / Goodyear has signed up for a research project in Europe to determine how will humans treat self-driving cars once they are on the road. Will they be bullied?
Autonomous Cars Could Bring $100 Billion Boost To The Alcohol Industry
2 Aug 2016, 09:57 UTC · By: Sebastian Toma / Having a car that could drive itself no matter what could lead to more people being able to drink while going out, all without the risk of a drunk driving crash
Delphi Will Test Self-Driving Vehicles In Singapore
1 Aug 2016, 08:29 UTC · By: Sebastian Toma / Automotive supplier Delphi will operate a test program with self-driving cars in Singapore. A fleet of six cars will provide rides using an app similar to Uber
Apple's Car Project Apparently Takes A Turn Towards Software
29 Jul 2016, 14:22 UTC · By: Sebastian Toma / According to several reports, Apple's Project Titan has a different strategy. With the hire of Blackberry's automotive software head, Apple has shifted plans
UAE Sees Driverless Cars As Solution To Reducing Traffic Accidents
25 Jul 2016, 11:36 UTC · By: Sebastian Toma / The United Arab Emirates are beginning to see autonomous cars as the solution to reducing the number of car accidents that occur on its roads
NHTSA Boss Says Automakers Cannot Wait For "Perfect" Self-Driving Technology
24 Jul 2016, 13:00 UTC · By: Sebastian Toma / Mark Rosekind, the head of the NHTSA, stated that the automotive industry does not have time to wait for self-driving car technology to become perfect
Self-Driving Delivery Vans Will Be Tested In Japan Next Year, Won't Climb Stairs
22 Jul 2016, 14:52 UTC · By: Sebastian Toma / Two Japanese companies join forces to develop an autonomous delivery vehicle. Public road tests start next March, and it will deliver packages to Japanese homes
China Temporarily Stops Autonomous Car Testing On Highways
20 Jul 2016, 14:58 UTC · By: Sebastian Toma / Chinese authorities have temporarily banned the testing of self-driving cars on their highways. Testing will be allowed once dedicated legislation is drafted
Autonomous Cars Could Lead To Traffic Congestion, Study Warns
20 Jul 2016, 09:50 UTC · By: Sebastian Toma / A recent study has shown that self-driving cars could benefit traffic conditions in certain conditions, but there is a strong risk of causing road congestion
Volvo Doesn't Plan to Deploy Fully Autonomous Cars In Urban Areas
15 Jul 2016, 11:47 UTC · By: Sebastian Toma / Volvo representatives have announced they do not intend to make their self-driving system operate in urban areas. They have other ideas in mind
Nissan Introduces Japan' First Autonomous Drive Feature On Serena Minivan
13 Jul 2016, 15:10 UTC · By: Sebastian Toma / Nissan will be the first Japanese automaker to introduce an autonomous drive feature on one of the models it sells in the domestic market, the Serena Minivan
Jaguar Land Rover Shows Off-Road Capable Self-Driving Cars
12 Jul 2016, 11:27 UTC · By: Sebastian Toma / Jaguar Land Rover wants to take self-driving cars to a new level, and has begun testing autonomous vehicles in off-road action. Here's a demonstration
Mahindra Wants To Make Self-Driving Electric Vehicles
5 Jul 2016, 16:24 UTC · By: Sebastian Toma / Indian giant Mahindra wants to invest in the field of electric vehicles and self-driving cars. The company plans to build autonomous EVs
Tesla Updates Software For Its Cars, Autopilot Gets New Features
5 Jul 2016, 09:24 UTC · By: Sebastian Toma / Tesla's 8.0 Software Update has begun beta testing, and end-users will get the new version soon. The interface has been redesigned, and Autopilot is improved
Tesla Disagrees With Mobileye On Autopilot's Auto Braking Abilities
3 Jul 2016, 11:47 UTC · By: Sebastian Toma / Mobileye and Tesla have contrasting views on the abilities of self-driving car technologies. The former believes current systems cannot "see" certain situations
BMW Vows to Bring Autonomous Cars By 2021, Partners With Intel and Mobileye
1 Jul 2016, 17:22 UTC · By: Alex Oagana / Despite what lots of carmakers are beginning to suggest, the autonomous car isn't here yet. BMW wants to make it a reality in 5 years
Tesla Owner Tests Autopilot's Pedestrian Detection Skills, Is Not Impressed
27 Jun 2016, 15:29 UTC · By: Sebastian Toma / A Tesla Model S owner claims he has found several issues with the Autopilot's pedestrian detection abilities. The collision avoidance system did not impress
Law Firm "Hires" First Artificially Intelligent Robot-Lawyer
27 Jun 2016, 16:37 UTC · By: Sebastian Toma / A law firm has enlisted Ross, an artificial intelligence attorney, to assist its human lawyers. This is the first job of this kind for robots
Switzerland Starts Testing Autonomous Bus On Public Roads
27 Jun 2016, 13:01 UTC · By: Sebastian Toma / Driverless busses have begun testing in Switzerland last week. They have 11 seats, and are fully electric. A driver is still on-board to ensure safe operation