The Company Behind TikTok Could Get Into The Autonomous Car Race: Report TikTok's parent company is more massive than you might think, it's reportedly eyeing up self-driving. InsideEVs · Jul 14
There's An AI-Powered, Autonomous Polaris Ranger On the Front Lines In Ukraine Froterra, a defense contractor specializing in autonomous vehicle systems, recently stated that its autonomous, AI-driven Polaris Ranger was already being used by Ukrainian armed forces on the front lines of the war. RideApart · Jul 14
Ross Gerber's 'Controversial' EV Opinion? He Prefers Tesla's Cybertruck Over His Rivian, but Criticizes FSD Investor Ross Gerber of investment firm Gerber Kawasaki has said that he likes the Elon Musk-led Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA) Cybertruck more than his Rivian Automotive Inc. (NASDAQ:RIVN) EV. Benzinga · Jul 13
AI License Plate System Wrongly Tracks Journalist Before Police Surround Range Rover: 'Are You Armed?! Get Out!' A test drive turned into a police standoff when AI licence plate cameras misidentified a $155,000 Range Rover as stolen. The error highlights risks of automated law enforcement tools. International Business Times UK · Jul 12
Car crisis takes toll on Germany's young engineers German engineers like Max Peil struggle to find employment despite qualifications. The nation's automotive sector faces painful adjustments due to Chinese competition. Exports have declined, impacting Germany's once-strong industrial position. Young engineers now face a more challenging job market than before. This situation signals a significant shift in the country's… The Economic Times · Jul 12
I tested Google's new Gemini update for Android Auto and it finally fixes everything that made the old Google Assistant so frustrating to use while driving Google Assistant was the bane of my driving experience, but Gemini is already making up for all those past wrongs. Tom’s Guide · Jul 11
'Public Trust Is Earned': Feds Are Officially Tired Of Robotaxis Getting In The Way Of First Responders Federal regulators want robotaxi companies to improve how its autonomous cars interact with first responder during emergencies. InsideEVs · Jul 10
Feds Are Looking to Remove a Major Roadblock for Driverless Robotaxis: The Steering Wheel The head of the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration wants to remove steering wheel requirements for cars that are only intended to be driverless. InsideEVs · Jul 9
New Jersey Law Would Outlaw Tesla's Camera-Based Robotaxi Tech A bill is headed for a vote in New Jersey that would force self-driving cars to use two additional technologies, like Lidar or rader, on top of cameras. InsideEVs · Jul 9
Can Your Robotaxi Snitch on You? Waymo Reports Teen Passengers To Police for Drinking and Using Toy Guns Two teenagers were detained after a Waymo robotaxi reportedly alerted police to drinking and the use of toy guns inside the vehicle. International Business Times UK · Jul 9
NHTSA Warns Autonomous Vehicle Companies Over 'Clear Pattern' of First Responder Interference The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Administrator, Jonathan Morrison, on Wednesday criticized autonomous vehicles, as well as the companies operating them, following instances of AVs interfering with law enforcement, as well as firefighters’ and paramedics’ operations. Benzinga · Jul 9
Waymo announces plans to bring its newest fleet of robotaxis to American cities - including Las Vegas Waymo says the robotaxis will be available to the Vegas public ‘soon’ The Independent UK · Jul 8
Not sensors or AI, why revolving tyres may become the next big thing in vehicle safety Future car safety is shifting from reacting to problems to predicting them, with a new focus on understanding tyre grip and road conditions in real-time. Instead of adding more hardware, software could analyze existing vehicle data to estimate traction limits before a car loses control. This innovation promises safer driving,… The Economic Times · Jul 4
Investing Ahead of the Curve: James Lentz on Why Autonomous Aviation Signals a Broader Economic Shift At its core, Lentz views autonomous aviation as an enabling force for broader societal advancement. "The technology has the potential to unlock access to regions that have historically remained isolated due to cost, geography, or logistical constraints," he explains. International Business Times · Jul 1
MarketBeat · Jul 1 Uber’s Waymo Detour Tests the Stock’s Robotaxi Bull Case Waymo's exit from the Uber app in Phoenix sent UBER shares down 4%, but strong cash flows, 50 million Uber One members, and new autonomous partners limit the structural impact.
MarketBeat · Jun 27 3 Stocks That Could Benefit as the Robotaxi Race Heats Up Autonomous vehicle technology continues to develop, and these companies could make the next stage of the driverless car revolution possible.
The Times of India · Jun 25 No cars, only carts: This US town has banned cars for over 125 years, and Amazon deliveries still arrive by horse-drawn cart In an age of electric vehicles, autonomous driving and drone deliveries, one American destination continues to do things the old-fashioned way. On Mackinac Island in Michigan, cars have been banned for more than 125 years, leaving horse-drawn carts, bicycles and pedestrians to share the streets instead. The unique transport system…
International Business Times UK · Jun 25 Elon Musk Pushes Back: 'This Makes No Sense' After Fatal Tesla Crash in Texas Elon Musk disputes claims that Tesla's Full Self-Driving software was involved in a fatal Texas crash, as investigations and lawsuits proceed
The Economic Times · Jun 24 Michael Butler Tesla crash: 76-year-old grandmother killed after Tesla crashes into Texas home, but no charges against driver; Elon Musk responds Michael Butler Tesla: A fatal crash in Texas, where a Tesla Model 3 slammed into a home killing a 76-year-old woman, has sparked a federal investigation into Tesla's driver-assistance technology. While the driver Micheal Butler, claims the system was active, Tesla asserts he manually accelerated. The victim's family has filed…
The Guardian - UK · Jun 24 I was wary of driverless cars and their tech overlords – but they could give me a different future For those of us who can’t drive due to disabilities, the drawbacks of these vehicles are vastly outweighed by the possibilities they offer, says freelance writer Gabriel Stewart
The Economic Times · Jun 24 Psychology says people who constantly adjust their car seats may not be perfectionists, they could be trying to regain comfort, control, and focus Why do some people repeatedly adjust their car seats while driving? Psychology suggests the habit may be linked to body awareness, environmental control, stress management and cognitive focus.
The Independent UK · Jun 24 Waymo self-driving taxi caught heading into oncoming traffic amid World Cup congestion The incident in Inglewood , California, comes after Waymo recalled more than 3,000 vehicles due to safety concerns
The Independent UK · Jun 22 Tesla under fire as deadly ‘autopilot’ crash into Texas home sparks federal probe The top U.S. auto regulator has opened an investigation after a Tesla using an automated driving feature slammed into a Texas home at high speed and killed a 76-year-old woman standing inside
InsideEVs · Jun 22 Tesla FSD Finally Reached Europe. Now Speed Limits May Slow Its Expansion Sweden is warning the EU not to approve Tesla’s supervised self-driving system across the bloc unless it stops allowing cars to exceed posted speed limits.
International Business Times UK · Jun 22 Tesla Under Fire After Car Smashes Into Texas Home and Kills 76-Year-Old Grandmother A fatal Tesla crash in Texas, killed an elderly woman, reigniting debate over the safety of driver-assistance technology.