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By Stephen Edelstein Mar 20, 2019

Waymo to Open New Service Center for Self-Driving Cars in Phoenix, Arizona

The 85,000-square-foot facility will maintain Waymo's fleet of modified Chrysler Pacifica minivans
By Stephen Edelstein Mar 19, 2019

UK Must Review 184-Year-Old Law to Officially Legalize E-Scooters

The government wants to pave the way for large-scale public trials of scooter-sharing services.
By Stephen Edelstein Mar 19, 2019

Toyota Will Test Its Autonomous Cars in Nvidia's New Self-Driving Car Simulator

The simulator can recreate specific scenarios without the added cost of real-world testing, and without endangering human lives.
By Stephen Edelstein Mar 19, 2019

New Nighttime Camera System Will Allow Autonomous Trucks to Increase Productivity

TuSimple's system will appeal to businesses that want to operate around the clock, and for longer stints than human-driven trucks.
By Edward Niedermeyer Mar 18, 2019

10 Lessons From Uber's Fatal Self-Driving Car Crash

The fallout from the first autonomous car fatality continues to swirl a year later, as the once high-flying technology faces a "trough of disillusionment."
By Stephen Edelstein Mar 18, 2019

A French Airport Is Using Car-Parking Robots to Save Travelers Precious Time

Would you trust a robot with your car?
By Edward Niedermeyer Mar 15, 2019

Model Y Teaches Tesla a New Auto Industry Lesson, Not With a Bang But With a Whimper

Tesla's most lackluster new product reveal shows that the auto industry never runs out of hard lessons for inexperienced new players.
By Stephen Edelstein Mar 15, 2019

Fleet of Fuso eCanter Electric Delivery Trucks Finally Hit the Road With Penske

The automotive and motorsports giant is already testing two other electric truck models from Fuso parent Daimler.
By Bertel Schmitt Mar 14, 2019

Inside Toyota's Takaoka #2 Line: The Most Flexible Line In The World

Lessons from the last downturn lead the world's foremost auto manufacturer to reinvent the production line.
By Stephen Edelstein Mar 14, 2019

Self-Driving Cars Will Soon Be Delivering Groceries in Houston Courtesy of Nuro and Kroger

The duo joins other autonomous delivery initiatives including Ford and Walmart as well as GM and DoorDash.
By Stephen Edelstein Mar 14, 2019

Self-Driving Ford Prototypes May Be on Their Way to Texas, Report Says

Ford is seeking to put an autonomous car into production in 2021.
By Stephen Edelstein Mar 14, 2019

Three in Four Americans Are Afraid to Ride In a Self-Driving Car: AAA Study

Attitudes toward self-driving cars are not improving, according to AAA.
By Stephen Edelstein Mar 12, 2019

Nissan Tests 'Invisible-to-Visible' Tech That Makes Real Life Like a Video Game

But will it be too distracting for drivers?
By Bertel Schmitt Mar 12, 2019

Moon Rover Signals Toyota's Entrance To The Space Race  

Toyota hopes to put a hydrogen-powered, pressurized rover capable of supporting two people on the moon by 2029.
By Christopher Hart Mar 11, 2019

Self Driving Safety Steps Into The Unknown

Former NTSB Chairman Christopher Hart explains why autonomous vehicle safety issues go well beyond the precedents set by aviation.
By Stephen Edelstein Mar 11, 2019

Uber Tests New Service That Rents Commercial-Grade Kitchens to Uber Eats Vendors: Report

Want to sell your famous chicken pot pie but don't have a proper kitchen? Uber's got a solution.
By Stephen Edelstein Mar 10, 2019

Volvo Will Test a Pair of Autonomous, Electric Bus Prototypes in Urban Singapore

Volvo claims these are the first buses of their kind to hit the road.
By Edward Niedermeyer Mar 7, 2019

Tesla Transforms "Full Self-Driving" and "Tesla Network" Language

Sweeping changes to Tesla's "Full Self-Driving" description suggest a major shift in Tesla's controversial automated driving ambitions.
By Rob Stumpf Mar 6, 2019

These Are the Hottest Tech Trends of the 2019 Geneva International Motor Show

Spoiler: Everything is electric, but that's a good thing.
By Edward Niedermeyer Mar 6, 2019

Waymo Shakes Up The Sensor Space With "Laser Bear" Lidar

The strongest brand in the autonomous vehicle space now has a product you can actually buy.
By Edward Niedermeyer Mar 5, 2019

Tesla's "Full Self-Driving" Pricing Controversy Misses The Point

Arguing over the price of Tesla's "Full Self-Driving" is like arguing over the price of contaminated food. It's unsafe at any price, and regulators will likely take it off the market anyway.
By Eric Adams Mar 5, 2019

The Ins And Outs Of Everything-By-Wire

By-wire controls have increasingly taken over the modern automobile, and it's driving cost and complexity along with convenience and performance.
By Stephen Edelstein Mar 5, 2019

Self-Driving Car Startup Drive.ai May Be Looking for Buyer: Report

The business of autonomous cars and ride-hailing is getting more and more competitive.
By Stephen Edelstein Mar 5, 2019

Hyundai Is The Latest Automaker to Experiment With Smartphone-Based 'Digital Key'

The system will launch on production Hyundai and Kia vehicles later this year.
By Stephen Edelstein Mar 4, 2019

German Automakers Will Spend Over $60 Billion on Electric Cars, Autonomous Driving

The automakers view this is necessary to meet stricter emissions standards.