Uber Found Not Criminally Liable in Fatal Crash
Prosecutors have announced that Uber is not criminally liable for last year’s fatal crash of one of its self-driving cars, according to an article by Reuters.
Autonomous Vehicle Legislation Gaining Support
New legislation in the Senate aimed at popularizing the use of autonomous vehicles in commercial and commuter settings is gaining more supporters and could be considered this spring, according to an article by Transport Topics.
Study: Self-Driving Vehicles Will Create More Traffic
New research has uncovered a potential issue with autonomous vehicles: parking, according to an article by Auto Inc.
Fifty-Five Driverless Cars Set New Guinness World Record
Changan Automobile, a Chinese automaker, recently set the world record for the largest parade of autonomous cars, according to an article by Guinness World Records.
Nebraska Bill Attempts to Define Who Is Liable in Self-Driving Vehicle Crash
A bill introduced in Nebraska by State Sen. Suzanne Geist would make the manufacturer of the self-driving technology liable in a crash involving a vehicle capable of the “entire driving task” and operating in autonomous mode.
Waymo to Build Autonomous Cars in Michigan
Google’s Waymo self-driving car division has announced plans to build a plant in Michigan to transform vehicles into autonomous cars for its ride service business, according to an article by Reuters.
Automakers Seeking New Autonomous Emergency Braking Applications as Competition Heats Up
A new report from Strategy Analytics looks at how autonomous emergency braking (AEB) has evolved from preventing costly fender benders to becoming the must-have advanced driver-assistance system (ADAS).
California Highway Patrol Maneuvers to Stop Speeding Tesla with Sleeping Driver
A Tesla was cruising down Highway 101 in Redwood City, Calif., early one morning when a highway patrol officer pulled alongside it and realized the driver was asleep at the wheel, according to an LA Times article.
Ford Partners with Walmart, Postmates to Test Autonomous Grocery Delivery
Ford announced it has partnered with Walmart and Postmates to test using autonomous vehicles to deliver groceries, according to an article by Tech Crunch.
Ford to Test Self-Driving Vehicles in Washington, D.C.
Ford Motor Co. recently announced that it will be giving lawmakers a firsthand look at self-driving cars by testing those cars in Washington, D.C. – the first company to do so.
Kroger to Pilot Self-Driving Grocery Delivery Vehicle in Arizona
Earlier this summer, Kroger, one of America’s largest supermarket retailers, and Nuro, maker of one of the world’s first driverless delivery vehicles, announced a partnership to begin testing grocery delivery using Nuro’s robots.
Automotive Service Association Leaders Visit Capitol Hill to Discuss Autonomous Vehicles
During the Capitol Hill meetings, Roy Schnepper and Dan Risley outlined the importance of data access to independent automotive repairers.
