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3 Companies Leading the Charge to the Driverless Car Future

In 1962, the Jetsons gave the world the idea that we would all have flying cars very soon. 61 years later, flying cars are still not a reality. However, a fully driverless vehicle IS a reality and may be the norm for everyone in just a few years. Here are…

Barchart · Mar 29, 2023

We were told we'd be riding in self-driving cars by now. What happened to the promised revolution?

According to predictions made nearly a decade ago, we should be riding around in self-driving vehicles today. It’s now clear the autonomous vehicle revolution was overhyped.

The Conversation · Mar 23, 2023

Brian Merchant: Will self-driving cars make LA's world-famous traffic even worse?

For some reason — no one seems to know just why — the self-driving cars can't stay away from a random sleepy block in Santa Monica.

Los Angeles Times · Feb 23, 2023

Hailing a taxi with no one behind the wheel

My ride inspired confidence in self-driving taxis.

Axios · Nov 23, 2022

Geely Showcases SEA-M Platform Used By Waymo's Zeekr Robotaxi

Geely says SEA-M offers a roomy, configurable cabin, no B-pillars, and robust electrical/electronic backbone supporting autonomous drive and connected devices.

InsideEVs · Nov 18, 2022

Best Spy Shots For The Week Of November 14

The highlights this week include the best look yet at the next-gen Mercedes-Benz E-Class sedan.

Motor1 · Nov 18, 2022

Major investor calls on Google owner to ‘aggressively’ cut staff and pay

Hedge fund owned by Christopher Hohn urges Alphabet to emulate cost-cutting measures of Silicon Valley rivals

The Guardian - UK · Nov 15, 2022

Why 'Self-Driving' Vehicles Will Still Need a Human Minder

The delivery drivers of the future may not leave a package at your door. Instead, they'll be sitting several miles or even time zones away in a control room overseeing a fleet of delivery robots or drones.

Bangkok Post · Nov 9, 2022

Want a ride in an autonomous car? Try Lyft or Uber

Lyft and Uber are proving instrumental in rolling out driverless technology

Axios · Oct 19, 2022

Even After $100 Billion, Self-Driving Cars Are Going Nowhere

They were supposed to be the future. But prominent detractors—including Anthony Levandowski, who pioneered the industry—are getting louder as the losses get bigger.

Businessweek · Oct 6, 2022