Self-driving cars are swiftly becoming the hot new thing of the automotive world, with Waymo (formerly Google’s self-driving car project) modifying a fleet of Chrysler Pacifica minivans to replace the previous koala cars, Chevrolet building self-driving Bolts with the help of Cruise Automation and Lyft, and even Uber beginning its own self-driving car programs like…
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…
Today Honda announced its intentions to introduce vehicles with “Level 4” highly automated driving systems installed by the year 2025 (if mankind is still alive…) This comes after an earlier announcement that Honda and Acura vehicles will feature “Level 3” highly-automated freeway driving capability by 2020. Honda says both targets are crucial to the automaker’s…
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…
If there’s one brand of automobiles we should be concerned about achieving self-awareness, assembling armies, and destroying humanity, it will probably be Audi. A couple of months ago, a self-driving Audi A7 named “Jack” made it from Los Angeles to Las Vegas all by himself, a distance of 560 miles. Delphi Automotive plans to destroy…
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…
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…
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…
Shortly after Korean automaker Hyundai Motors announced its plans for a sister premium brand called Genesis, named after its luxury sedan, company officials have revealed Hyundai’s plans for a self-driving vehicle. If these insiders are correct, Hyundai is planning to roll out its redesigned Genesis next month equipped with the automaker’s own Highway Driving Assist…
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.”…
For the past half-decade, Hyundai has been focused on two major goals: developing self-driving vehicle technology and marketing a widespread use of fuel-cell (FCV) powertrains. While the Korean automaker has made notable progress turning these dreams into realities, they still haven’t come to fruition in ways that affect consumers. In its home country, though, Hyundai…
A Tempe, Arizona woman has died following a collision with a self-driving Uber car, which was operating in autonomous mode. The woman, identified as 49-year-old Elaine Herzberg, was struck as she walked her bicycle across the street. The collision is under investigation, but the facts appear to be as follows. On Sunday night, the vehicle,…
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…
General Motors is on the hunt of acquisition opportunities in an effort to expand its autonomous vehicle operations, according to CEO Mary Barra and CFO Chuck Stevens. Both high-ranking executives indicated that the automaker is looking to continue acquiring companies that may aid in its bid to bring self-driving technology to the masses within the…
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…
Anthony Levandowski, a former Waymo engineer, has posted a time-lapse video in a lengthy Medium post that shows a Toyota Prius driving itself across the United States in just four days without any human assistance. The video starts at the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco, on October 26, and finishes four days later at…
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…
When Nissan first unveiled its self-parking chair that scooted itself in to make a room or office neater, I thought that it was pretty off-the wall. I get that it was a way for the automaker to promote its latest piece of self-driving technology, but was it something that was really necessary? If you can’t…
Now is a very sensitive time for self-driving cars, as fatal crashes… It seems that people are getting a little jumpy around self-driving vehicles… Any time a self-driving vehicle gets into a crash, the incident becomes… When it comes to autonomous-driving cars, General Motors is more ahead of… Self-driving vehicles have been rolling down the…
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…
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… At the annual CES show in January, Toyota introduced its newest autonomous vehicle for… A new self-driving off-road Honda prototype called…
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…
One of the largest problems that makers of self-driving vehicles have had with the general public is a question of trust. Consumers are leery of handing over control to a computer system, such as the koala cars that Google was working on (until its self-driving car division split off into its own thing). Speaking of…
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GM’s self-driving Chevy Bolt Photo: Digital Trends Any time a self-driving vehicle gets into a crash, the incident becomes the object of great scrutiny – the state of California even requires operators of self-driving test fleets like Google and GM to report every single collision, no matter how minor. Up until now, the few crashes…
3D maps that enhance the accuracy of self-driving technology are likely to be put in practical use in Japan by March 2019 – The Japan News https://t.co/a5VGhzdQSM — Jean de Fondaumière (@waugoola) September 22, 2018 Japan is poised to use 3D mapping to enhance self-driving vehicle technology. Per The Japan News, the public will start using…
Last week, Google’s self-driving car division split off from the main company, renaming itself Waymo as a company under the Alphabet corporate umbrella. This week, the company wasted no time in showing off its first vehicle to be retrofitted for autonomous operation: the Chrysler Pacifica minivan. Award-Winner: Just look at the expert accolades being heaped…
Public apprehension of autonomous vehicles remains rather high Photo: PR Newswire Back in late 2017, a survey conducted by AAA found that 63 percent of American drivers were afraid to be a passenger in a self-driving vehicle. However, a series of accidents involving autonomous automobiles last year eroded public trust in self-driving vehicles. AAA’s 2018…
Photo: Zscout370 The UK has set 2021 as the deadline for putting fully autonomous vehicles on the road. As Chancellor Philip Hammond states, “Some would say that’s a bold move, but we have to embrace these technologies if we want the UK to lead the next industrial revolution.” As Lucy Yu, director of public policy…
Renault has told Red Bull Racing it would no longer supply them with engines after the 2018 Formula One season, which will force the team to use Honda engines from 2019 instead. The news comes on the heel of an announcement that Red Bull’s sister team, Toro Rosso, would be switching to Honda power next…
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….
According to The Telegraph, the average driver spends around 32 hours stuck in traffic jams each year. Some predict that self-driving cars would make traffic worse. Others say that the cars would improve traffic, with their unique maneuverability and a pre-programmable option to not tailgate other cars. Two Berkeley grads, Anthony Barrs and Baiyu Chen,…
Photo: Hyundai Although customers who buy the new Hyundai Ioniq 5 EV will need to do their own driving, another version of this vehicle will soon be launched as a fully self-driving robotaxi. Hyundai’s Newest Model: Learn about the impressive Ioniq 5 EV Hyundai Motor Group and Motional have partnered to turn the Ioniq 5…
Sergio Marchionne, president of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA). Last month, we discussed how Apple CarPlay and Android Auto were making in-vehicle infotainment better by simply replacing the built-in systems altogether. The general idea is that auto manufacturers are good at making cars and not so good at making tech—at least not nearly as good as…
The 2017 Dodge Charger Pursuit Patrol Vehicle According to the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund, 135 law enforcement officers were killed in the line of duty last year, the highest number of officer fatalities in the past five years. Of those 135 law enforcement officers, 21 were killed as a result of ambush-style attacks, the…
As one of the automakers which hasn’t yet resorted to coded number-letter combinations for its model names, Hyundai Motors’ lineup is filled with unique vehicle titles. If you’ve ever wondered where the names of these Hyundai cars originated and what they mean, we have the answers. Where Did Hyundai Models Get Their Names? Elantra Comes from…
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…
Honda’s 5% raise is its largest since 1990 and beats the nation’s rate of inflation. The company says the extra money will largely to go boosting starting salaries… The announcement was made alongside news that Toyota CEO Akio Toyoda would skip Friday’s opening ceremony… There are few fictional characters with as varied and wide-ranging a…
A next-generation lithium-ion battery capable of 620 miles of range has been revealed to be due in 2026, followed by solid-state batteries with 900 miles of range… If you’re looking to save money on your next car, there are… The new study reveals the top 20 vehicles with the greatest potential lifespan, half of which…
Lexus and Toyota were comfortably in the lead as the most reliable car brands, followed by… The full report contains lots of other interesting information about the way fans perceive the sport.… Americans cited increased interest in the outdoors, expanded flexibility through work and school, and the desire to travel with family as their top…
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…
With 2020 just beginning, the year’s first major auto shows are kicking… Honda will present a new Augmented Driving Concept at 2020 CES, which… As the all-electric and self-driving vehicle markets continue to explode, Volkswagen is investing in companies that will help them own the future.… At the 2019 SEMA Show, many new Chevrolet components…
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…
In case you missed the latest news in car sales this year, there is a new king in the automotive world. Earlier this year, the Renault-Nissan Alliance claimed its spot as the largest automaker in the world, beating the likes of Toyota and the Volkswagen Group. Just as the wider world was starting to understand…
If you love reading, being a passenger during a road trip can… Board Ring technology could help people handle their motion sickness.… Long road trips can be pretty dull unless you have something to… Ah, the 4th of July — the time of the year for that… If the items in the motion sickness prevention kit…
Equinox Lead Exterior Designer Jeff Perkins discusses the aerodynamic optimization of the all-new 2018 Equinox Chevrolet is touting the redesign of the all-new 2018 Equinox, which increases the SUV’s interior space, while still retaining its EPA-estimated 32 mpg highway fuel economy rating. Chevy credits its Design and Aerodynamics team with balancing style, function, and efficiency…
If you love reading, being a passenger during a road trip can… Nissan is known for its family-friendly SUVs and crossovers, but the automaker’s… For better or for worse, cars and driving are an integral part… Whether you’re shopping for the holidays or planning a birthday surprise, a… Self-driving cars are supposedly on the way,…
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…
The noise surrounding autonomous driving on the nation’s roadways just went from a subdued buzz to a deafening roar. New startup company Otto, founded by former employees of Google, Apple, Tesla, and Cruze Automation stepped forward this week to unveil the work they have done to make semi trucks, the most essential vehicles for moving…
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