Featured in autonomous vehiclesBYChristopher HartMay 17, 2019ShareSelf Driving Safety Steps Into The UnknownFormer NTSB Chairman Christopher Hart explains why autonomous vehicle safety issues go well beyond the precedents set by aviation. BYChristopher HartMay 17, 2019ShareBYEdward NiedermeyerMay 17, 2019Share10 Lessons From Uber’s Fatal Self-Driving Car CrashThe fallout from the first autonomous car fatality continues to swirl a year later, as the once high-flying technology faces a “trough of disillusionment.” BYEdward NiedermeyerMay 17, 2019ShareBYJoe D'AllegroMay 17, 2019ShareDramatic Changes Ahead for Global Auto Market, But America May Lag, Report SaysNew Cars in Europe and Asia will be largely electric by 2030, while America may continue with internal combustion engines. BYJoe D'AllegroMay 17, 2019ShareBYBertel SchmittMay 17, 2019ShareToyota’s Tri-Ad Division Wants Open Source Maps to Guide the Self-Driving Cars of TomorrowThe carmaker’s partnership with Denso and Aisin sees open source maps as the way forward for better navigation. BYBertel SchmittMay 17, 2019ShareBYEdward NiedermeyerMay 7, 2019ShareAutonomous Waymo Vans Now Available On The Lyft App In Phoenix, ArizonaLyft’s multi-partner strategy starts to pay off as it becomes the first ride-hailing platform to offer autonomous rides from two different developers. BYEdward NiedermeyerMay 7, 2019ShareBYStephen EdelsteinMar 29, 2019ShareElectric Bus Builder Proterra’s Autonomous Systems Will Leave Room for Human DriversDriver aids and autonomous parking could make drivers’ jobs easier without replacing them, Proterra CEO says. BYStephen EdelsteinMar 29, 2019ShareBYCourtney EhrlichmanMar 21, 2019ShareRacist Self-Driving Cars Concerns Are (Well-Intentioned) ClickbaitBias in artificial intelligence is a real problem, but self-driving cars running over people of color isn’t. BYCourtney EhrlichmanMar 21, 2019ShareBYEdward NiedermeyerMar 6, 2019ShareWaymo Shakes Up The Sensor Space With “Laser Bear” LidarThe strongest brand in the autonomous vehicle space now has a product you can actually buy. BYEdward NiedermeyerMar 6, 2019ShareBYTalon HomerNov 20, 2018ShareMapper is Using Uber-Precise Road Scanners to Help Develop Autonomous Cars for the FutureThe California company can provide self-driving firms with crucial up-to-date map data thanks to its in-house-built equipment. BYTalon HomerNov 20, 2018ShareBYJames GilboyNov 16, 2018ShareSelf-Driving Cars Could Become Rolling Bordellos and Honeymoon Suites, Study FindsWhat will passengers do when they don’t have to hold on to the wheel? A recent study seems to know… BYJames GilboyNov 16, 2018ShareBYTalon HomerOct 16, 2018ShareSelf-Driving Tech Prototype Range Rover Sport Completes Trip Around Challenging UK RoadThe modified Range Rover Sport autonomously navigated England’s two-mile Coventry Ring Road. BYTalon HomerOct 16, 2018ShareBYJames GilboyOct 2, 2018ShareThe 7 Hottest Cars of the 2018 Paris Motor Show: Day 1We’re just a day into the 2018 Paris Motor Show, but that doesn’t mean there isn’t a lineup of the best-in-show so far. BYJames GilboyOct 2, 2018ShareBYJames GilboyOct 2, 2018ShareRenault Debuts Luxurious EZ-Ultimo ‘Robo-Vehicle’ Concept at 2018 Paris Motor ShowIt has a wooden floor, leather seats, and a marble table. All are presumably cognac-resistant. BYJames GilboyOct 2, 2018ShareBYJames GilboySep 25, 2018ShareVolkswagen Wants to Move One Million Electric Vehicles Annually by 2025Key to Volkswagen’s lofty electric vehicle sales target is its new MEB modular platform, designed around batteries instead of internal combustion. BYJames GilboySep 25, 2018ShareBYJames GilboySep 10, 2018ShareBritain Could Ban Classic Cars From Roads in Next 30 YearsBritain’s state road management company said classic cars and autonomous car tech may struggle to communicate, posing a hazard to travelers. BYJames GilboySep 10, 2018ShareBYJames GilboySep 6, 2018ShareFiat Chrysler Confirms $30M Investment for Autonomous Vehicle Testing FacilitiesThe automaker’s Chelsea Proving Grounds will receive several upgrades and additions. BYJames GilboySep 6, 2018ShareBYEric AdamsAug 30, 2018ShareA First Ride in Waymo’s Self-Driving Car Prototype: Google Plays It Smart—And SafeAll those autonomous driving gaffes people in Arizona are complaining about might be a hair overblown. BYEric AdamsAug 30, 2018ShareBYTalon HomerAug 29, 2018ShareJaguar Land Rover Uses Digital Eyes to Test Public Trust in Self-Driving Car TechThe eyes were created to give cars with autonomous technology the ability to communicate with pedestrians. BYTalon HomerAug 29, 2018ShareBYJames GilboyJul 17, 2018ShareAston Martin Debuts Volante Vision Concept VTOL AircraftAston Martin missed its chance to call it the Volare. BYJames GilboyJul 17, 2018ShareBYAlex RoyApr 30, 2018ShareDriving 1,000 Miles Across India Proves Self-Driving Cars Can’t Replace Human Drivers—YetSometimes, you have to drive halfway across a subcontinent to realize just how hard replacing people behind the wheel will be. BYAlex RoyApr 30, 2018ShareBYEric AdamsApr 26, 2018ShareWait, Who Even Asked for Self-Driving Cars in the First Place?Five years ago, autonomy wasn’t even a thing. Now it’s the only thing. Why? BYEric AdamsApr 26, 2018ShareBYBasir KhanApr 1, 2018ShareWhere Are New York’s Self-Driving Cars?Autonomous vehicles are nowhere to be found in the Empire State. BYBasir KhanApr 1, 2018ShareBYEric AdamsMar 19, 2018ShareUber Pedestrian Death Might Force Self-Driving Car Makers to Pump the BrakesAutonomous vehicle development is happening too fast, some say—but others think accidents are simply inevitable. BYEric AdamsMar 19, 2018ShareBYEric AdamsMar 9, 2018ShareThe Autonomous Vehicle Micro-Navigation Dilemma: How Do You Make a Self-Driving Car Bend the Rules?Going out of the ordinary —in a safe way, under certain circumstances—is a big part of driving. How do we teach robot cars to do this? BYEric AdamsMar 9, 2018ShareBYEric AdamsFeb 7, 2018ShareDoes Ford’s Self-Driving Police Car Patent Mean RoboCop Is Coming to a Highway Near You?From Ford’s application for an autonomous police car, many questions arise. BYEric AdamsFeb 7, 2018ShareBYJames GilboyFeb 6, 2018ShareUber Accused Of Seeking Monopoly On Autonomous City TransportA Libertarian group decries a coalition of mobility giants including Uber, Lyft, and Zipcar for apparent moves against private vehicle ownership. BYJames GilboyFeb 6, 2018ShareBYEric AdamsFeb 2, 2018ShareHow Do We Get Humans to Trust Self-Driving Cars? By Making Cars Act Like PeopleIt’s all in the details—and it’s as vital for those inside the machines as outside. BYEric AdamsFeb 2, 2018ShareBYKate GibsonJan 30, 2018ShareWaymo Buying ‘Thousands’ of FCA Minivans for Self-Driving ServiceThe latest order touted by the automaker followed previous delivery of 600 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrids outfitted for autonomous ride-hailing service. BYKate GibsonJan 30, 2018ShareBYEric AdamsJan 25, 2018ShareLatest Tesla Autopilot Wreck Shows How Future Car Accidents Will Be Investigated Like Plane CrashesNew autonomous systems mean highway crashes will need to be treated more like fallen airplanes. BYEric AdamsJan 25, 2018ShareBYJustin HughesJan 22, 2018ShareWaymo Self-Driving Cars Project Expands to AtlantaThe self-driving car project formerly owned by Google announced the expansion to Atlanta on Twitter. BYJustin HughesJan 22, 2018ShareBYJames GilboyJan 19, 2018ShareMazda Reaffirms Interest In Rotary Range-Extender For Electric VehiclesWould you like some brap with your buzz? BYJames GilboyJan 19, 2018ShareBYEric AdamsJan 19, 2018ShareTo Be Truly Successful, the Cars of the Future Basically Need to Be MagicThe autonomous vehicles of tomorrow could be far more capable than any human driver. And we should accept nothing less. BYEric AdamsJan 19, 2018ShareBYKate GibsonJan 2, 2018ShareForecast: Autonomous-Vehicle Sales to Top 33 Million in 2040Ride-hailing services to drive early adaption of self-driving cars in the United States, IHS Markit predicts. BYKate GibsonJan 2, 2018ShareBYBrian BeersNov 2, 2017ShareSelf-Driving Car Startup Optimus Ride Gets $18 Million for the Race to a Driverless RoadThe Boston-based company was approved earlier this summer to begin testing its highly autonomous vehicles on Massachusetts roads. BYBrian BeersNov 2, 2017ShareBYWill Sabel CourtneyOct 20, 2017ShareNYC Mayor Bill de Blasio Says He Was Never Told GM Bringing Self-Driving Cars to NYCAwkwaaaard. BYWill Sabel CourtneyOct 20, 2017ShareBYWill Sabel CourtneyOct 17, 2017ShareGeneral Motors Bringing Self-Driving Cars to New York City’s Mean StreetsHow do you say “Hey, I’m walkin’ heah!” in binary? BYWill Sabel CourtneyOct 17, 2017ShareBYWill Sabel CourtneyOct 3, 2017SharePorsche’s InnoDrive Is Cruise Control for the Lazy EnthusiastAn impressive feat of futuristic prowess, in search of a present-day mission. BYWill Sabel CourtneyOct 3, 2017ShareBYJustin HughesSep 14, 2017ShareTeamsters Speak Out Against Self-Driving TrucksThe trucking union cites safety concerns and potential job losses. BYJustin HughesSep 14, 2017ShareBYStephen EdelsteinSep 6, 2017ShareBritish Startup FiveAI Secures $35 Million for Self-Driving Taxi ServiceThe service could launch by 2021. BYStephen EdelsteinSep 6, 2017ShareBYMax GoldbergAug 28, 2017ShareMost People Still Don’t Trust Self-Driving Cars, Study SaysAfter all, humans know more than machines…right? BYMax GoldbergAug 28, 2017ShareBYGabriel LoewenbergAug 24, 2017ShareGermany Drafts Ethics Rules for Self-Driving CarsAs the AI in autonomous cars gets more sophisticated, the ethical decisions it has to make become more complicated. BYGabriel LoewenbergAug 24, 2017ShareBYStephen EdelsteinAug 2, 2017ShareTim Cook Hints Apple May Be Making Autonomous Systems for More Than Just CarsBut he didn’t say what else Apple is trying to automate. BYStephen EdelsteinAug 2, 2017ShareBYWill Sabel CourtneyJun 23, 2017ShareLand Rover Reveals Level 4 Self-Driving Range Rover SportThe autonomous Range Rover is expected to hit the streets by the end of the year. BYWill Sabel CourtneyJun 23, 2017ShareBYWill Sabel CourtneyMay 12, 2017ShareGermany Green-Lights Self-Driving Cars With New LawThe German parliament has passed a law that will allow autonomous vehicles to be tested on public roads. BYWill Sabel CourtneyMay 12, 2017ShareBYStephen EdelsteinMay 10, 2017ShareNorway Hopes Autonomous Electric Ships Can Replace TrucksThe country is looking to green up its system of cargo transportation. BYStephen EdelsteinMay 10, 2017ShareBYLiane YvkoffFeb 22, 2017ShareVolkswagen Joins Mobileye’s Efforts to Crowdsource Mapping DataVW will use Mobileye’s system to improve map information for millions of its vehicles. BYLiane YvkoffFeb 22, 2017Share12
BYChristopher HartMay 17, 2019ShareSelf Driving Safety Steps Into The UnknownFormer NTSB Chairman Christopher Hart explains why autonomous vehicle safety issues go well beyond the precedents set by aviation. BYChristopher HartMay 17, 2019Share
BYEdward NiedermeyerMay 17, 2019Share10 Lessons From Uber’s Fatal Self-Driving Car CrashThe fallout from the first autonomous car fatality continues to swirl a year later, as the once high-flying technology faces a “trough of disillusionment.” BYEdward NiedermeyerMay 17, 2019Share
BYJoe D'AllegroMay 17, 2019ShareDramatic Changes Ahead for Global Auto Market, But America May Lag, Report SaysNew Cars in Europe and Asia will be largely electric by 2030, while America may continue with internal combustion engines. BYJoe D'AllegroMay 17, 2019Share
BYBertel SchmittMay 17, 2019ShareToyota’s Tri-Ad Division Wants Open Source Maps to Guide the Self-Driving Cars of TomorrowThe carmaker’s partnership with Denso and Aisin sees open source maps as the way forward for better navigation. BYBertel SchmittMay 17, 2019Share
BYEdward NiedermeyerMay 7, 2019ShareAutonomous Waymo Vans Now Available On The Lyft App In Phoenix, ArizonaLyft’s multi-partner strategy starts to pay off as it becomes the first ride-hailing platform to offer autonomous rides from two different developers. BYEdward NiedermeyerMay 7, 2019Share
BYStephen EdelsteinMar 29, 2019ShareElectric Bus Builder Proterra’s Autonomous Systems Will Leave Room for Human DriversDriver aids and autonomous parking could make drivers’ jobs easier without replacing them, Proterra CEO says. BYStephen EdelsteinMar 29, 2019Share
BYCourtney EhrlichmanMar 21, 2019ShareRacist Self-Driving Cars Concerns Are (Well-Intentioned) ClickbaitBias in artificial intelligence is a real problem, but self-driving cars running over people of color isn’t. BYCourtney EhrlichmanMar 21, 2019Share
BYEdward NiedermeyerMar 6, 2019ShareWaymo Shakes Up The Sensor Space With “Laser Bear” LidarThe strongest brand in the autonomous vehicle space now has a product you can actually buy. BYEdward NiedermeyerMar 6, 2019Share
BYTalon HomerNov 20, 2018ShareMapper is Using Uber-Precise Road Scanners to Help Develop Autonomous Cars for the FutureThe California company can provide self-driving firms with crucial up-to-date map data thanks to its in-house-built equipment. BYTalon HomerNov 20, 2018Share
BYJames GilboyNov 16, 2018ShareSelf-Driving Cars Could Become Rolling Bordellos and Honeymoon Suites, Study FindsWhat will passengers do when they don’t have to hold on to the wheel? A recent study seems to know… BYJames GilboyNov 16, 2018Share
BYTalon HomerOct 16, 2018ShareSelf-Driving Tech Prototype Range Rover Sport Completes Trip Around Challenging UK RoadThe modified Range Rover Sport autonomously navigated England’s two-mile Coventry Ring Road. BYTalon HomerOct 16, 2018Share
BYJames GilboyOct 2, 2018ShareThe 7 Hottest Cars of the 2018 Paris Motor Show: Day 1We’re just a day into the 2018 Paris Motor Show, but that doesn’t mean there isn’t a lineup of the best-in-show so far. BYJames GilboyOct 2, 2018Share
BYJames GilboyOct 2, 2018ShareRenault Debuts Luxurious EZ-Ultimo ‘Robo-Vehicle’ Concept at 2018 Paris Motor ShowIt has a wooden floor, leather seats, and a marble table. All are presumably cognac-resistant. BYJames GilboyOct 2, 2018Share
BYJames GilboySep 25, 2018ShareVolkswagen Wants to Move One Million Electric Vehicles Annually by 2025Key to Volkswagen’s lofty electric vehicle sales target is its new MEB modular platform, designed around batteries instead of internal combustion. BYJames GilboySep 25, 2018Share
BYJames GilboySep 10, 2018ShareBritain Could Ban Classic Cars From Roads in Next 30 YearsBritain’s state road management company said classic cars and autonomous car tech may struggle to communicate, posing a hazard to travelers. BYJames GilboySep 10, 2018Share
BYJames GilboySep 6, 2018ShareFiat Chrysler Confirms $30M Investment for Autonomous Vehicle Testing FacilitiesThe automaker’s Chelsea Proving Grounds will receive several upgrades and additions. BYJames GilboySep 6, 2018Share
BYEric AdamsAug 30, 2018ShareA First Ride in Waymo’s Self-Driving Car Prototype: Google Plays It Smart—And SafeAll those autonomous driving gaffes people in Arizona are complaining about might be a hair overblown. BYEric AdamsAug 30, 2018Share
BYTalon HomerAug 29, 2018ShareJaguar Land Rover Uses Digital Eyes to Test Public Trust in Self-Driving Car TechThe eyes were created to give cars with autonomous technology the ability to communicate with pedestrians. BYTalon HomerAug 29, 2018Share
BYJames GilboyJul 17, 2018ShareAston Martin Debuts Volante Vision Concept VTOL AircraftAston Martin missed its chance to call it the Volare. BYJames GilboyJul 17, 2018Share
BYAlex RoyApr 30, 2018ShareDriving 1,000 Miles Across India Proves Self-Driving Cars Can’t Replace Human Drivers—YetSometimes, you have to drive halfway across a subcontinent to realize just how hard replacing people behind the wheel will be. BYAlex RoyApr 30, 2018Share
BYEric AdamsApr 26, 2018ShareWait, Who Even Asked for Self-Driving Cars in the First Place?Five years ago, autonomy wasn’t even a thing. Now it’s the only thing. Why? BYEric AdamsApr 26, 2018Share
BYBasir KhanApr 1, 2018ShareWhere Are New York’s Self-Driving Cars?Autonomous vehicles are nowhere to be found in the Empire State. BYBasir KhanApr 1, 2018Share
BYEric AdamsMar 19, 2018ShareUber Pedestrian Death Might Force Self-Driving Car Makers to Pump the BrakesAutonomous vehicle development is happening too fast, some say—but others think accidents are simply inevitable. BYEric AdamsMar 19, 2018Share
BYEric AdamsMar 9, 2018ShareThe Autonomous Vehicle Micro-Navigation Dilemma: How Do You Make a Self-Driving Car Bend the Rules?Going out of the ordinary —in a safe way, under certain circumstances—is a big part of driving. How do we teach robot cars to do this? BYEric AdamsMar 9, 2018Share
BYEric AdamsFeb 7, 2018ShareDoes Ford’s Self-Driving Police Car Patent Mean RoboCop Is Coming to a Highway Near You?From Ford’s application for an autonomous police car, many questions arise. BYEric AdamsFeb 7, 2018Share
BYJames GilboyFeb 6, 2018ShareUber Accused Of Seeking Monopoly On Autonomous City TransportA Libertarian group decries a coalition of mobility giants including Uber, Lyft, and Zipcar for apparent moves against private vehicle ownership. BYJames GilboyFeb 6, 2018Share
BYEric AdamsFeb 2, 2018ShareHow Do We Get Humans to Trust Self-Driving Cars? By Making Cars Act Like PeopleIt’s all in the details—and it’s as vital for those inside the machines as outside. BYEric AdamsFeb 2, 2018Share
BYKate GibsonJan 30, 2018ShareWaymo Buying ‘Thousands’ of FCA Minivans for Self-Driving ServiceThe latest order touted by the automaker followed previous delivery of 600 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrids outfitted for autonomous ride-hailing service. BYKate GibsonJan 30, 2018Share
BYEric AdamsJan 25, 2018ShareLatest Tesla Autopilot Wreck Shows How Future Car Accidents Will Be Investigated Like Plane CrashesNew autonomous systems mean highway crashes will need to be treated more like fallen airplanes. BYEric AdamsJan 25, 2018Share
BYJustin HughesJan 22, 2018ShareWaymo Self-Driving Cars Project Expands to AtlantaThe self-driving car project formerly owned by Google announced the expansion to Atlanta on Twitter. BYJustin HughesJan 22, 2018Share
BYJames GilboyJan 19, 2018ShareMazda Reaffirms Interest In Rotary Range-Extender For Electric VehiclesWould you like some brap with your buzz? BYJames GilboyJan 19, 2018Share
BYEric AdamsJan 19, 2018ShareTo Be Truly Successful, the Cars of the Future Basically Need to Be MagicThe autonomous vehicles of tomorrow could be far more capable than any human driver. And we should accept nothing less. BYEric AdamsJan 19, 2018Share
BYKate GibsonJan 2, 2018ShareForecast: Autonomous-Vehicle Sales to Top 33 Million in 2040Ride-hailing services to drive early adaption of self-driving cars in the United States, IHS Markit predicts. BYKate GibsonJan 2, 2018Share
BYBrian BeersNov 2, 2017ShareSelf-Driving Car Startup Optimus Ride Gets $18 Million for the Race to a Driverless RoadThe Boston-based company was approved earlier this summer to begin testing its highly autonomous vehicles on Massachusetts roads. BYBrian BeersNov 2, 2017Share
BYWill Sabel CourtneyOct 20, 2017ShareNYC Mayor Bill de Blasio Says He Was Never Told GM Bringing Self-Driving Cars to NYCAwkwaaaard. BYWill Sabel CourtneyOct 20, 2017Share
BYWill Sabel CourtneyOct 17, 2017ShareGeneral Motors Bringing Self-Driving Cars to New York City’s Mean StreetsHow do you say “Hey, I’m walkin’ heah!” in binary? BYWill Sabel CourtneyOct 17, 2017Share
BYWill Sabel CourtneyOct 3, 2017SharePorsche’s InnoDrive Is Cruise Control for the Lazy EnthusiastAn impressive feat of futuristic prowess, in search of a present-day mission. BYWill Sabel CourtneyOct 3, 2017Share
BYJustin HughesSep 14, 2017ShareTeamsters Speak Out Against Self-Driving TrucksThe trucking union cites safety concerns and potential job losses. BYJustin HughesSep 14, 2017Share
BYStephen EdelsteinSep 6, 2017ShareBritish Startup FiveAI Secures $35 Million for Self-Driving Taxi ServiceThe service could launch by 2021. BYStephen EdelsteinSep 6, 2017Share
BYMax GoldbergAug 28, 2017ShareMost People Still Don’t Trust Self-Driving Cars, Study SaysAfter all, humans know more than machines…right? BYMax GoldbergAug 28, 2017Share
BYGabriel LoewenbergAug 24, 2017ShareGermany Drafts Ethics Rules for Self-Driving CarsAs the AI in autonomous cars gets more sophisticated, the ethical decisions it has to make become more complicated. BYGabriel LoewenbergAug 24, 2017Share
BYStephen EdelsteinAug 2, 2017ShareTim Cook Hints Apple May Be Making Autonomous Systems for More Than Just CarsBut he didn’t say what else Apple is trying to automate. BYStephen EdelsteinAug 2, 2017Share
BYWill Sabel CourtneyJun 23, 2017ShareLand Rover Reveals Level 4 Self-Driving Range Rover SportThe autonomous Range Rover is expected to hit the streets by the end of the year. BYWill Sabel CourtneyJun 23, 2017Share
BYWill Sabel CourtneyMay 12, 2017ShareGermany Green-Lights Self-Driving Cars With New LawThe German parliament has passed a law that will allow autonomous vehicles to be tested on public roads. BYWill Sabel CourtneyMay 12, 2017Share
BYStephen EdelsteinMay 10, 2017ShareNorway Hopes Autonomous Electric Ships Can Replace TrucksThe country is looking to green up its system of cargo transportation. BYStephen EdelsteinMay 10, 2017Share
BYLiane YvkoffFeb 22, 2017ShareVolkswagen Joins Mobileye’s Efforts to Crowdsource Mapping DataVW will use Mobileye’s system to improve map information for millions of its vehicles. BYLiane YvkoffFeb 22, 2017Share