Waymo Poised to Become Largest Autonomous Vehicle Company by 2030
Alphabet spinoff Waymo is poised to lead the way in the development of driverless vehicles.
Magna Unveils MAX4 Autonomous Driving Platform
Magna International said its new MAX4 platform can enable Level 4 autonomous driving in urban and highway situations.
Group Pushing for Autonomous Vehicles Adds Three New Members
The Coalition for Future Mobility has announced the addition of three new members: the American Highway Users Alliance, the Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International and the Automotive Service Association.
Ride Along on Maiden Voyage of Autonomous Freightliner Inspiration
The Freightliner Inspiration is the first autonomous commercial truck to gain approval for operating on an open public highway. Jason Morgan, editor of sister publication Fleet Equipment, recently visited the Las Vegas Speedway to ride along on the truck’s maiden voyage.
Gartner Survey: 55 Percent of Respondents Won’t Consider Riding in Fully Autonomous Vehicle
While the research and advisory firm Gartner expects to see multiple autonomous-vehicle launches by 2020, the majority of motorists might not trust the technology yet.
Autonomous Vehicles Not All Doom and Gloom for Auto Insurers
Auto insurance industry could see an $81 billion opportunity between 2020 and 2025 centered around cybersecurity, product liability and infrastructure.
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles to Join BMW Group, Intel and Mobileye in Developing Autonomous Driving Platform
The development partners intend to leverage each other’s individual strengths, capabilities and resources to enhance the platform’s technology, increase development efficiency and reduce time to market.
OEMs Worry Autonomous Vehicles Will Make Drivers Worse
While the stated goal of developing driverless vehicles is to make our roads safer, the OEMs are concerned that autonomous technology will have the unintended consequence of making drivers even less engaged in the driving process than they are now.
Intel: Mobileye Acquisition to ‘Accelerate Future of Autonomous Driving’
With the acquisition, Intel hopes to capitalize on a projected $70 billion market for vehicle systems, data and services.
Toyota Launches New Research Tracks to Study Autonomous, Connected Vehicles
The research projects will focus on the impact of advanced technology on broader road safety trends and the interaction between humans and machines, the automaker noted.
