As technology advances, we are getting closer and closer to seeing fully-autonomous vehicles on our roads. Many drivers already own cars with semi-autonomous safety technology, such as lane-departure warning and emergency braking. But just how this technology works is a mystery for many. In order to help students learn about autonomous cars, MIT’s Computer Science…
The race to offer consumers autonomous cars is getting so rambunctious, even the Queen of England is getting involved. In a recent address to Parliament, the Queen proclaimed that she intends to make the United Kingdom the leader in self-driving vehicles. And if the Queen wants to be the leader in autonomous technology, well… Who’s…
GM Chairman and CEO Mary Barra said Michigan provides the ideal location for testing the autonomous Bolt’s winter driving abilities Photo: © General Motors General Motors Chairman and CEO Mary Barra officially announced the company will begin testing autonomous Bolt EVs on public roadways in Michigan, effective immediately. Hot Technology: Here’s a detailed explanation on…
“Since 2008, our lab has taken inspiration from human race car drivers in designing algorithms that enable automated vehicles to handle most challenging emergencies,” said Stanford professor Chris Gerdes.… While excitement has been gradually growing in anticipation of self-driving cars’ debut,… Hearings in the House of Representatives are dominating the spotlight, but one… Between technologies…
The New Nissan Skyline Photo: Nissan Now that the 2020 model year is getting ready to launch, automakers are looking up the road to 2021 models and beyond. According to Nissan, that means re-examining its design language and how it interacts with self-driving car technology. Get The Latest Tech: Check out how leasing a car helps your garage…
Snow-covered mirror Photo: The News Wheel While fully autonomous vehicles are still a thing of the future, advanced technologies allow many vehicles to have self-driving capabilities, making for more convenient drives. Nevertheless, current versions of autonomous vehicles are struggling to drive in the snow, which is why MIT is working to improve the vehicles’ technologies….
The Chicago Auto Show has been a monumental location for many reveals and vehicle upgrades throughout the years. This year was no different, with many automakers unveiling some serious potential in the Windy City. Kia debuted the 2018 Stinger in Los Angeles last month and brought two variations of the groundbreaking vehicle to the Chicago…
There are many entertaining shows on Netflix for adults who love seeing cars in action and learning about how to customize them, but many of these shows are either uninteresting or inappropriate for young viewers. Luckily, the digital streaming service has many titles in its kid-friendly library that will please children who love cartoons and…
Autonomous driving technology is all the rage, and pretty much every automaker is doing what they can to research it. Audi calls its programming “piloted driving”, and is currently testing the technology on a specially-outfitted Audi A7, which has been learning how to drive from humans. Get Ready for the Future: Take a look at the 2017…
We already know that Hyundai and Kia are looking far ahead to the future where self-driving cars are the norm. Now, along with the sci-fi like R.E.A.D. system, Hyundai and Kia are teasing self-parking, self-charging cars that will operate through an Automated Valet Parking System. Cutting-edge: If you love tech, you’ll love this affordable sedan The…
Warren Buffett When you are looking for investment advice or thoughts of the future, you can’t be wrong to seek the advice of Warren Buffett. Head of Berkshire Hathaway, Buffett is one of the richest people in the United States, and is known for his successful investments. When asked about the future of the insurance…
Hopefully, Cadillac’s vision of the future is a little less dystopian than the one featured in Blade Runner The Cadillac commercial that generated the most buzz during the 90th Academy Awards on Sunday gave audience members some brief glimpses at the upcoming Cadillac XT4 crossover. Of course, it wasn’t the only ad that Cadillac aired…
When you learned to drive a car, you learnt the basics like how to turn safely and how to interpret road signs. As you really got experience on the road, you picked up how to talk behind the wheel. Whether by flashing headlights, giving a wave, or thrusting a solitary finger, you now can speak…
The shuttle connects the Vermont Station with various areas west of downtown Indianapolis… When it comes to iconic vehicles, one of the most recognizable is… There’s plenty of excitement surrounding the launch of the new 2022 Chevy… Cruise, a subsidiary of General Motors, is now testing a small fleet of fully autonomous vehicles on the…
Photo: Ryan Welsgerber Autonomous vehicles take the entire human experience out of driving. There’s no second-guessing, no assumptions, no distractions. Self-driving cars are truly robots, and they operate however they are programmed. So when self-driving cars are programmed to follow the laws, are they causing more accidents? The California DMV reports that out of 43…
With so many major car manufacturers and tech companies in the self-driving car race, it’s hard to keep up with each one’s progress. Each one has a different proposed release date for their self-driving car contribution. Some manufacturers have modified those proposed release dates based on how fast or slow the technology development and design…
We’ve been talking a lot about autonomous cars and the future of driving. Uber-owned technology company Otto, which focuses on making self-driving semi trucks, has just taken a big step forward by making the first autonomous truck delivery in the world and traveled autonomously from Fort Collins, Colorado, to Colorado Springs. The cargo being delivered,…
Car crash Photo: Tumisu via Pixabay While excitement has been gradually growing in anticipation of self-driving cars’ debut, you may be disappointed to learn that these vehicles won’t necessarily make roads much safer. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety has found that self-driving cars may still be unable to avoid an astounding two-thirds of vehicle…
As the industry moves closer to autonomous cars, it’s normal to anticipate the extra free time that giving up the driver’s seat will bring. But, if you’re a part of the one-third of Americans who get carsick, you might not be able to fully enjoy this imminent freedom. Yet there’s some good news — a team…
Surprisingly, in a world filled with autonomous cars, the CEO of Google’s Self-Driving Car Project has suggested that dealerships could become way more important than they are right now. At the J.D. Power and NADA Automotive Forum ahead of the New York Auto Show, CEO John Krafcik discussed the implications of a fully-autonomous future, and…
Self-driving cars could completely change the face of the automotive industry Photo: General Physics Laboratory (GPL) vis Flickr As the automotive industry moves forward, there is no longer a question as to whether or not there will be self-driving cars in its future. Now, it’s more of a question as to when these vehicles will…
Good morning, Dave Photo: TomoNews US via Youtube Google has been designing and testing its self-driving “Koala” car for quite a while now, recently spreading its testing activities to rainy Washington (as opposed to sunny California). In addition, Google recently won a big victory in federal regulations when the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration agreed…
The Ford Autonomous Vehicle Exhibit at MiSci includes a LiDAR simulation Photo: Ford Ford Motor Company plans to be one of the first automakers to roll out self-driving vehicle services, and it’s taking steps today to make sure the public is ready for the technology of tomorrow. The automaker has partnered with the Michigan Science…
It looks like the US government is warming up to the idea of autonomous vehicles. To begin with, the US Department of Transportation’s official policy toward self-driving cars was cautious, saying the cars should be limited to testing only, and should not be “authorized for use by members of the public for general driving purposes.”…
The 2017 Kia Soul has been named the Best Compact Car for the Money by US News & World Report Recognized by US News & World Report, and judged against 20 categories that offer customers the ultimate pairing of quality and value, the Soul was named Best Compact Car for the Money while the Sorento…
Whether you believe it or not, women and men are different in… While residents of California, Washington D.C., Arizona, and Texas have all seen… Cruise Automation, General Motors’ self-driving technology subsidiary, already has a major presence… After safely completing thousands of deliveries in Scottsdale, Arizona, Nuro and Kroger… As part of a new billion-euro mobility…
Fully autonomous vehicles aren’t ready for today’s roads, but driver assist technologies… A Hyundai vehicle recently went on the first autonomous truck journey ever… Most major automakers are now fully invested in bringing autonomous driving systems… When Nissan first unveiled its self-parking chair that scooted itself in to… The race to offer consumers autonomous cars…
Cruise, a subsidiary of General Motors, is now testing a small fleet of fully autonomous vehicles on the streets of San Francisco.… Autonomous vehicle technology just gained a small victory on the Pacific Coast.… While excitement has been gradually growing in anticipation of self-driving cars’ debut,… Honda will present a new Augmented Driving Concept at…
Photo: Toyota The Toyota Research Institute is working with Stanford University’s Dynamic Design Laboratory to develop autonomous driving AI using “the instincts of professional drivers.” According to Gill Pratt, CEO of TRI, vehicle crashes occur every day that could, potentially, have been avoided if the drivers had superhuman skills and reflexes. TRI’s goal is to…
Remember the development that BMW has been doing of autonomous vehicle technology–advancements like the BMW i3 that can park itself for you? Apparently the automaker has run into some difficulties–and not just in the technological sense. As BMW has been testing autonomous (referred to as “highly automated”) driving technology in places like China and Europe, its…
Could this Dodge Grand Caravan signal the advent of Apple’s self-driving cars? Autonomous vehicle technology has driven (pun so intended) the vehicle safety technology market in recent years. Several automakers are embracing the likelihood of a self-driving future and have been implementing “phase one” autonomous driving technologies, like lane departure warning, lane keep assist, adaptive…
Every year, car enthusiasts from around the country flock to Detroit for the annual North American International Auto Show (NAIAS). This is where top automakers bring their newest models, most innovative concept cars, and latest advancements in automotive technology. Last year’s show was highlighted by vehicles like the Buick Avista Concept and the 2017 Lincoln…
Death Race 2050, the reboot of Roger Corman’s cult classic Death Race 2000, hits Blu-ray and VOD this Tuesday. Starring Malcom McDowell (A Clockwork Orange), Manu Bennett (Arrow), Marci Miller (Days of Our Lives), and Yancy Butler (Witchblade), Death Race 2050 modernizes the original’s premise of a dystopian future where the highest form of entertainment…
The push toward autonomous driving technology goes ever on. The latest development is the news that Toyota, along with its group company DENSO, will acquire an 86% share in Fujitsu Ten by the end of the current fiscal year on March 31, 2017. Already known for manufacturing audio, video, navigation, and control systems for automobiles,…
2018 GMC Yukon XL at the 2018 Chicago Auto Show Photo: The News Wheel Good luck following your dad’s advice to always buy low-mileage, good-condition used cars for under $5,000. Pre-owned vehicles used to be great deals, selling for a fraction of what a new car would. Now, it’s hard to find a decent-condition used…
While excitement has been gradually growing in anticipation of self-driving cars’ debut, you may be disappointed to learn that these vehicles won’t necessarily make roads much safer. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety has found that self-driving cars may still be unable to avoid an astounding two-thirds of vehicle crashes. Innovative and Efficient: Mitsubishi Outlander…
The advantages of a self-driving car are evident to a lot of people. The primary perk is convenience, and the fact that your autonomous vehicle can always give you a safe ride, no matter how sleepy, distracted, and/or intoxicated you are. But the personal benefits of having a self-driving car are just the tip of…
Between technologies like Cadillac’s Super Cruise and Tesla’s Autopilot, automakers are enthusiastically… It’s well known that Mazda and Toyota have been working together in… Autonomous vehicle technology continues to advance rapidly, but there’s still a lot… Recent Michigan-based research shows that self-driving cars have a long way to… The main selling point of driverless cars…
Would you consider driving a driverless car like Google’s newest vehicle? The automotive industry is in a race to create driverless cars—but are consumers ready to purchase them? This is exactly the question one insurance firm was looking to answer. To figure out how Americans truly felt about autonomous vehicles, CheapCarInsurance.net decided to survey 2,000…
A look inside the bright orange interior of Budii Photo: Rinspeed via YouTube We’ve all heard that self-driving cars are the future of the auto industry and while most of us wouldn’t disagree with that prediction, the prototypes we’ve seen thus far haven’t convinced us the idea is currently feasible. That’s why Swiss tuner, Rinspeed,…
Gee whiz, do people love absolutes—so much so that they will react to them harshly even if the person saying them is imaginary. That’s what gives us article titles like “Morgan Stanley is wrong—electric cars aren’t going to take over” (by Matthew DeBord for Business Insider) or “Electric vehicle demand to skyrocket, but won’t kill…
GM Chairman and CEO Mary Barra said Michigan provides the ideal location for testing the autonomous Bolt’s winter driving abilities Photo: © General Motors When it comes to autonomous-driving cars, General Motors is more ahead of the game than many other automakers. While others like Ford are just announcing partnerships to start bringing self-driving cars to…
Photo: Max Pixel If you’re familiar with the ride-share company Uber, you might be familiar with its past efforts to advance automated vehicle technology. For 2019, however, the company focusing on new goals, such as applying autonomous technology to its bike and scooter-sharing services. Just this past weekend during a DIY Robocars meet-up in California,…
Man, lately Uber seems to be like a regional waste management facility—catching… Self-driving cars are swiftly becoming the hot new thing of the automotive… We’ve been talking a lot about autonomous cars and the future of… The noise surrounding autonomous driving on the nation’s roadways just went from…
Before cell phones, if something happened while you were on the go,… Moscow is one of the world’s largest cities. As such, the Russian… In case you haven’t heard, this week Amazon announced that its second… Memorial Day is generally considered the busiest holiday in terms of travel… Nissan is all about autonomous cars these…
Mitsubishi has more underneath their brand’s umbrella than just gasoline-powered vehicles. While Mitsubishi… Autonomous cars are coming, and when they do, the roads will be… In the race to create a vehicles filled with a number of…
Charlie Miller and Chris Valasek take control of a Jeep Cherokee from 10 miles away, steering the SUV with ease Photo: YouTube Imagine you’re just driving along minding your own business, when suddenly it seems like your car has grown a mind of its own. Your air conditioning starts blasting cold air at the highest…
Why do people keep rubber ducks on their vehicle dashboards? Photo: Kendra via Creative Commons 2.0 Have you noticed a Jeep in traffic or in a parking lot that has rubber ducks lined across its dashboard? This trend is becoming increasingly popular, yet many people don’t know what these rubber ducks on Jeep dashboards are…
In case you missed it, Tesla CEO Elon Musk awkwardly danced his way onstage at a Model 3 event at the brand’s Shanghai plant yesterday. The crowd cheered him on as he casually tossed his jacket to the side, bopped his head, and eventually transitioned into the “Walk Like an Egyptian” move, for some strange…
We know we’ve been writing a lot about Kia’s booth at CES 2019, but there’s so much cool technology going on there that it’s hard not to. We’ve already covered self-parking, self-charging car concepts and the SEED/BIRD cars, so now let’s move on to one of Kia’s other exciting innovations that’s a little closer at…
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