Google’s Self-Driving Car Report Shows Need for Driver Behind Wheel
Consumer Watchdog claims that, over 15 months, Google’s robot technology failed and handed control to the driver 272 times, and a test driver felt compelled to intervene 69 times.
A Glimpse into the Future
What our business might look like in 2045 is anyone’s guess. And guess we did, starting with what Mrs. Smith’s ride might look like.
Consumer Watchdog Group Urges California DMV to Ignore Pressure from Google
Consumer Watchdog’s letter came after an AP report that said Google is frustrated with the DMV’s pace at crafting regulations covering the public use of robot cars.
Electronics – Changing the Game
New vehicle electronics packages are creating a lot of frustration in the industry. And there may not be any easy solution.
Consumer Watchdog Petitions California DMV to Amend Driverless Car Testing Rules
Amendment would require police to investigate accidents and require driverless car companies to provide video and technical data related to the crashes.
Insurance Institute for Highway Safety Rates 19 New Models for Front Crash Prevention
Although luxury vehicles are more likely to have optional front crash prevention systems, the technology is catching on with more mainstream nameplates.
Female Car Owners Are More Tech-Ready Than Men According to National Consumer Survey By Jabian Consulting
Survey finds 38 percent of women believe driverless cars are the way of the future, compared to only 21 percent of men, and 54 percent of women would pay for an app that allows their car to communicate what’s wrong with it prior to service, compared to only 38 percent of men.
New Report Lays Out Likely Evolution of Self-Driving Car Market
Report elaborates on the technological and market evolutions that must occur for self-driving vehicles to become commercially viable.
Self-Driving Car Takes Off on First Cross-Country Trip
Trip marks the first and longest cross-country trip in a self-driving vehicle.
Consumer Watchdog Cites Shortcomings In Driverless Car Technology
Consumer advocacy group warns California DMV of allowing Google to push it into issuing rules regulating the public use of “robot cars” on highways that are “inadequate to protect public safety.”