Study: Automated Cars, Operators Fail to Detect Dangers
New research from Rice University and Texas Tech University warns about the dangers of automated driving.
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.
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.
CARSTAR Celebrates Record Store Growth and Highest Sales at Momentum 2018 Conference
At the recent Momentum 2018 CARSTAR Conference, CARSTAR leaders celebrated the top CARSTAR franchise partners in the network, shared performance highlights for the first half of 2018, discussed its outlook for the remainder of the year and outlined the strategic priorities on its path to growth.
Auto Insurers Warn OEMs About ‘Misleading’ Self-Driving Features
Automotive insurance agencies are starting to warn carmakers against the use of the word “autonomous” in their marketing and vehicle features, according to a report by the Association of British Insurers.
AAA, Torc Robotics to Develop Safety Criteria for Self-Driving Vehicles
Torc Robotics and AAA Northern California Nevada & Utah recently announced a partnership to develop safety criteria for self-driving cars through a testing program on public streets.
