Coverage tagged Autonomous driving.
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Toyota unveiled the Concept-i at CES 2017, featuring an artificial intelligence system called Yui that learns from its driver and prioritises safety and minimalism.
BMW and Mercedes-Benz have both secured approval to run autonomous vehicle tests on German public roads, escalating competition between the two in self-driving technology.
Volvo and Uber will begin testing self-driving XC90 SUVs on San Francisco’s streets, expanding their autonomous vehicle partnership beyond Pittsburgh.
Canadian designer Eduardo Arndt’s Brigade concept proposes a riderless, electric police motorcycle equipped with sensors and cameras to automate routine patrol and enforcement tasks.
Ford has revealed a set of advanced driver assistance features and mobility innovations, including a self-loading electric wheelchair, at its European Research and Innovation Center in Aachen.
Italian designer Matteo Gentile’s Cifu concept proposes a compact, self-driving delivery robot styled like a package on wheels and inspired by on-road delivery drones.
A MaritzCX survey suggests Mercedes-Benz and Infiniti owners show the strongest interest in self-driving features, while Porsche, BMW, Jeep and Ram buyers remain sceptical.
nuTonomy begins offering free rides in driverless electric taxis to invited users in Singapore’s business district, aiming for a full-scale service by 2018.
Bart Nabbe, a senior figure linked to Apple’s unconfirmed car initiative, has joined electric vehicle start-up Faraday Future as Director of Strategic Partnerships.
Investigators confirmed the Tesla Model S involved in the fatal Florida crash was travelling 9 mph over the speed limit with Autopilot engaged.
A £2.1 million simulator at the University of Warwick will let researchers test how hackers could attack autonomous and connected vehicles, and how to stop them.
The Federal Motor Transport Authority is examining Tesla’s latest Autopilot software update after concerns were raised about its approval process in Germany.
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.
A Tesla Model S driver claims Autopilot failed to prevent a rear-end collision on a California motorway, as debate continues over responsibility for crashes involving autonomous features.
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.
Kia’s Drive Wise sub-brand brought a full suite of self-driving and driver assistance technologies to the 2016 Geneva Motor Show, with interactive displays and future rollout targets.
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.