Coverage tagged Autonomous driving.
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A trade group report shows global automakers and suppliers invest over $115 billion yearly in R&D, trailing only the pharmaceutical industry and outpacing technology and energy sectors.
NHTSA will release national guidance for autonomous vehicles next month, aiming to clarify deployment, exemptions and state-level inconsistencies for manufacturers and developers.
General Motors will hire 1,000 engineers and invest $10 million in cold-weather testing, strengthening its Canadian operations with a focus on autonomous and connected vehicle technologies.
Japanese authorities have barred fully autonomous vehicles from public road tests unless a driver and manual controls are present, responding to safety concerns and regulatory gaps.
Toyota is negotiating with Alphabet to buy Boston Dynamics and Schaft, aiming to strengthen its robotics and artificial intelligence capabilities beyond automotive applications.
General Motors and Cruise Automation have started real-world trials of autonomous Chevrolet Bolt EVs on San Francisco streets, targeting future deployment in ride-sharing fleets.
Chongqing Changan Automobile has finished a six-day autonomous drive from Chongqing to Beijing, covering 1,200 miles to trial advanced driver-assistance features.
General Motors has bought San Francisco-based Cruise Automation, aiming to accelerate its autonomous vehicle development by integrating the startup’s technology and talent.
Daimler's Dieter Zetsche confirmed the German automaker consortium behind HERE is in talks with new investors, including Renault-Nissan and Continental, to expand the digital mapping venture.
Google’s autonomous vehicle programme will begin comprehensive testing in Kirkland this month, adding wet weather and hilly terrain to its data after years in California and Texas.
Proposed regulations would require a licensed operator in all autonomous vehicles and restrict fully driverless testing, affecting firms like Google.
Kia joins Hyundai in securing permission from Nevada to conduct autonomous vehicle trials on public roads, focusing on the Soul EV equipped with advanced driver assistance systems.
Hyundai has started public road testing in Nevada with fully autonomous fuel cell Tucson SUVs, aiming to advance both hydrogen and self-driving technologies.
Hyundai Motor is preparing to design its own computer chips for self-driving vehicles, aiming for greater control over critical autonomous technology components.
The German carmakers have finalised their joint acquisition of Nokia’s HERE digital mapping unit, securing a key resource for future autonomous and connected vehicle technologies.
A report from IHS Automotive claims Google’s rapid progress in self-driving technology is forcing established carmakers to quicken their own autonomous vehicle programmes.
Carmakers including General Motors are stepping up their presence at the Consumer Electronics Show, using the Las Vegas event to showcase new technology and court partnerships.
Features like lane keeping and adaptive cruise control are easing workloads but may be encouraging drivers to take more risks behind the wheel.
BMW, Audi and Mercedes-Benz have agreed to acquire Nokia’s HERE mapping business for €2.5 billion, securing a key asset for future autonomous and connected car development.
A Google autonomous Lexus RX450h was struck from behind in Mountain View, injuring three, as rear-end collisions continue to dominate the tech giant’s self-driving car incident record.
Bosch expects its automated driving assistance business to reach €1 billion in sales by 2016, driven by demand for radar and video sensor systems from global carmakers.
The Italdesign Giugiaro GEA, first shown at the 2015 Geneva Motor Show, has been seen parked in Milan, offering a rare look at the luxury autonomous concept away from the exhibition stand.
Engineering leaders at the SAE World Congress in Detroit agreed self-driving vehicles could cut traffic deaths, but warned that unpredictable incidents and regulatory challenges will persist.
Chevrolet has revealed the FNR concept in Shanghai, showcasing autonomous driving, hubless electric motors and a dramatic capsule design developed by its Pan Asia Technical Automotive Center.