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Autonomous Cars Volvo CEO argues truly autonomous cars are a long way off

Volvo CEO argues truly autonomous cars are a long way off

He's also quite convinced that the current definitions of autonomous driving as defined by the SAE are "nonsense."
By Brian Potter 1m ago
Autonomous Cars Tesla staged 2016 self-driving demo video, senior engineer testifies

Tesla staged 2016 self-driving demo video, senior engineer testifies

Ashok Elluswamy, director of Tesla's Autopilot Software, said the system did not have the capabilities shown in the video at the time.
By Brian Potter 19 January 2023
CES Italdesign Climb-E is literally a door-to-door mobility machine at CES

Italdesign Climb-E is literally a door-to-door mobility machine at CES

The fully autonomous capsule is designed for urban use as both a vehicle and a static living module at home.
By Brian Potter 06 January 2023
02:35 CES Hyundai shows off Ioniq 5 Robotaxi for Las Vegas in 2023

Hyundai shows off Ioniq 5 Robotaxi for Las Vegas in 2023

Tight traffic, limos, billboard vans, street performers, and busy hotel entrances make Vegas a challenging city for a robotaxi.
By Brian Potter 05 January 2023
Autonomous Cars Watch Tesla FSD Beta go crazy on snowy roads

Watch Tesla FSD Beta go crazy on snowy roads

The future of autonomous vehicles in the winter doesn’t look that great.
By Brian Potter 04 January 2023
Official Kia EV9 to debut in first half of 2023 with Level 3 autonomous driving system

Kia EV9 to debut in first half of 2023 with Level 3 autonomous driving system

The Genesis G90 is also getting the Highway Driving Pilot (HDP).
By Brian Potter 03 January 2023
Autonomous Cars Tesla driver falls asleep on Autobahn, Autopilot drives for 15 mins

Tesla driver falls asleep on Autobahn, Autopilot drives for 15 mins

The sleeping driver cruised for 15 minutes before he heard the patrol car's horn; police found a defeat device in the footwell.
By Brian Potter 03 January 2023
Autonomous Cars Feds launch investigation into GM's Cruise autonomous driving system

Feds launch investigation into GM's Cruise autonomous driving system

Cruise has plans to expand operations in 2023.
By Anthony Alaniz 18 December 2022
Commercial Vehicles Sweden's Einride raises $500 million to finance autonomous truck business

Sweden's Einride raises $500 million to finance autonomous truck business

The money will help Einride develop an autonomous electric freight mobility ecosystem and expand to new markets and clients.
By Brian Potter 14 December 2022
Official Mercedes-Benz driverless valet parking approved for commercial use

Mercedes-Benz driverless valet parking approved for commercial use

The automated valet parking system is now available to the public in Germany.
By Brian Potter 01 December 2022
Autonomous Cars VW boss wants autonomous cars to be mainstream by 2030

VW boss wants autonomous cars to be mainstream by 2030

The company's commercial division will lead its self-driving programme.
By Brian Potter 23 November 2022
Autonomous Cars Geely showcases SEA-M platform used by Waymo's Zeekr robotaxi

Geely showcases SEA-M platform used by Waymo's Zeekr robotaxi

Derived from Geely's SEA platform, SEA-M is for future mobility products like robotaxis, multi-purpose vehicles and logistics vehicles.
By Dan Mihalascu 20 November 2022
Technology BMW 7 Series's hands-free level 2+ driving powered by Here

BMW 7 Series's hands-free level 2+ driving powered by Here

Other BMW models will also receive the new tech over time.
By Brian Potter 10 November 2022
Autonomous Cars Musk says Tesla won’t get approval for driverless vehicles this year

Musk says Tesla won’t get approval for driverless vehicles this year

We weren't really expecting this to take place by the end of 2022.
By Brian Potter 25 October 2022
Safety IIHS study finds drivers use automated driving systems improperly

IIHS study finds drivers use automated driving systems improperly

And by “improperly” the IIHS means they are being used as if they were actual, fully-autonomous systems, which they currently aren’t.
By Brian Potter 12 October 2022
Autonomous Cars Uber to add Motional autonomous vehicles to fleet for rides, food

Uber to add Motional autonomous vehicles to fleet for rides, food

The cars will begin completing trips by the end of the year.
By Anthony Alaniz 09 October 2022
Autonomous Cars Tesla to expand FSD Beta programme globally by year's end

Tesla to expand FSD Beta programme globally by year's end

Elon Musk noted that many countries may require regulatory approval for the rollout of FSD Beta, causing delays in some markets.
By Brian Potter 04 October 2022
Technology Mercedes-AMG electric cars could have autonomous drift mode

Mercedes-AMG electric cars could have autonomous drift mode

Look, mum, no hands!
By Brian Potter 22 September 2022
10:04 Autonomous Cars Tesla driver says FSD ran a stop sign and got him a ticket

Tesla driver says FSD ran a stop sign and got him a ticket

He says the car was supposed to come to a complete halt, but it kept going and was spotted by a policeman.
By Brian Potter 13 September 2022
Autonomous Cars Tesla owner seeks class action against automaker for phantom braking

Tesla owner seeks class action against automaker for phantom braking

The Model 3 owner who wants to take Tesla to court describes the issue as a “frightening and dangerous nightmare.”
By Brian Potter 31 August 2022
Autonomous Cars Tesla Full Self-Driving Beta tester complains, gets told off by Elon Musk

Tesla Full Self-Driving Beta tester complains, gets told off by Elon Musk

The tester said that even with the latest update, version 10.69, he still had to intervene and make corrections for simple manoeuvres.
By Brian Potter 26 August 2022
Autonomous Cars Videos of Tesla owners using children to test FSD removed from YouTube

Videos of Tesla owners using children to test FSD removed from YouTube

They really should have used mannequins to prove their point...
By Brian Potter 24 August 2022
Crashes / Wrecks BMW says iX electric SUV in fatal crash wasn't self-driving

BMW says iX electric SUV in fatal crash wasn't self-driving

It was reported that the BMW iX was an autonomous test vehicle, but BMW says no self-driving features were active.
By Brian Potter 18 August 2022
Safety Ford, GM request permission for self-driving cars, no steering wheel

Ford, GM request permission for self-driving cars, no steering wheel

Both companies have petitioned NHTSA in the past, but it has been kept quiet until now.
By Brian Potter 28 July 2022
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