Navya Unveils First Fully Autonomous Taxi
“Autonomous, personalized and shared, this unique mobility solution answers the major challenges urban populations face traveling in and around cities,” the French company said.
President of Toyota Canada: ‘Autonomous Vehicles Will Revolutionize Mobility and Transform Society’
According to Larry Hutchinson, president and CEO of Toyota Canada, the autonomous vehicle is a great opportunity for the automotive industry and will change society as we know it. Just don’t expect it to happen tomorrow.
TomTom HD Map for Autonomous Driving Extends to Japan
Navigation technology company TomTom announced that it is completing the collection of data for its high-definition (HD) map for Japan.
Edmunds: Car Buyers Are Ready to Embrace Autonomous Vehicles
Car shoppers are more ready for autonomous vehicles than they might realize, according to a new report from Edmunds.
Senate Commerce Committee Green-Lights Autonomous Vehicle Bill
A bill aiming to clarify the government’s role in the oversight of driverless vehicles has passed muster with the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation.
U.S. Drivers Worried About Hackers Seizing Control of Autonomous Vehicles
As cars and trucks move toward a more autonomous future, Americans are highly polarized as to whether to accept or reject them on the road, according to a study by American International Group.
Consumer Watchdog: Autonomous Vehicle Bill Would Create ‘Wild West’ Without Safety Protections
A U.S. Senate bill aiming to pave the way for the development of driverless vehicles is a threat to highway safety, the group Consumer Watchdog asserted.
Toyota Research Institute Releases Video Showing First Demonstration of Autonomous Vehicle Platform
Toyota’s research arm has released a video showing the first demonstration of its Guardian and Chauffeur autonomous vehicle platform.
Daimler Trucks Testing Autonomous ‘Platooning’ on U.S. Highways
The technology uses self-driving systems and telematics to connect pairs of trucks, enabling them to travel in tandem at distances closer than what would be possible under manual operation.
R&D on Autonomous, Connected and Electrification Technologies Creates Double-Digit Growth Opportunities
According to Frost & Sullivan, automotive manufacturers need to look beyond seeing themselves as product suppliers and focus on becoming providers of mobility services in order to thrive in a highly competitive, evolving market.
