Cruise, GM Team Up with Microsoft to Commercialize Self-Driving Vehicles
Cruise and General Motors have entered a long-term strategic relationship with Microsoft to accelerate the commercialization of self-driving vehicles.
U.S. Senate Committee Addresses Safety Concerns with Self-Driving Vehicles
Pointing to a fatal Uber crash last year, a U.S. Senate committee focused on how to best address safety challenges involving autonomous vehicles (AVs) during a recent hearing.
Aptiv, Hyundai to Form Autonomous Driving Joint Venture
The joint venture plans to advance the design, development and commercialization of SAE Level 4 and 5 autonomous technologies.
J.D. Power, SurveyMonkey Uncover Shaky Consumer Confidence About Future of Self-Driving Vehicles
According to a new study, consumers lack confidence in the future of self-driving vehicles and their outlook isn’t much better about the influx of battery-electric vehicles that manufacturers are spending billions of dollars to bring to market in the next several years.
Study Shows Mixed Findings on Drivers’ Use of Autonomous Technology
Driving automation could reduce crashes, says IIHS, but given the low use of the systems, crash reductions are not expected to be seen any time soon.
Don’t Believe the Autonomous Vehicle Hype
It’s still the case that nothing beats the human brain when it comes to processing the gazillion scenarios that present themselves while driving.
Argo AI, Ford Launch Third-Gen of Self-Driving Test Vehicles
Argo AI, Ford’s hub for developing its automated driving system, has launched its third-generation of self-driving test vehicles in Detroit.
FCA US and Aurora Partner to Develop and Deploy Self-Driving Commercial Vehicles
FCA US and Aurora announced that they have signed a memorandum of understanding laying the groundwork for a partnership to develop and deploy self-driving commercial vehicles.
In-Vehicle Marketplace Will Be Available in 80% of Premium Vehicles Sold by 2020, Frost & Sullivan Predicts
The new generation of this platform will leverage customer data and be customized to each vehicle occupant, the firm explains in its “Global Connected Car Market Outlook, 2019.”
Toyota Invests Additional $1B in Uber Autonomous Division
The investment will be funding Uber’s autonomous vehicle division, with the goal of implementing hardware and software for these vehicles both cheaply and at scale.
