AAA Survey Indicates Fear of Self-Driving Cars on the Rise
This year, there was a major increase in drivers who are afraid, rising to 68% as compared to 55% in 2022.
Drivers Using Partial Automation Treat Vehicles as Self-Driving
Despite widespread warnings and numerous high-profile crash reports, drivers who use partial automation on a regular basis often treat their vehicles as fully self-driving.
IIHS: Few Vehicles Excel in Night Test of Pedestrian Autobrake
Three-quarters of the 7,300 pedestrian fatalities in 2021 occurred at night, when research shows most pedestrian AEB systems are less effective.
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.
NHTSA Issues Rule to Modernize Driverless Vehicle Safety
The rule amends several crashworthiness regulations to clarify safety standards for automated vehicles equipped without manual driver controls.
NHTSA Announces Update on AEB Installation by Automakers
Ten automakers are already installing AEB in all new passenger vehicles, three years ahead of schedule.
Self-Driving Cars on Road by Next Year
Mercedes-Benz, Tesla and GM all have autonomous vehicles in the works for 2021.
U.S. DOT Announces Launch of AV TEST Online Tracking Tool
The new online tracking tool provides data on the on-road testing of automated driving systems in 17 cities across the country.
AAA Finds ADAS Hinders More Than Helps Drivers
New automotive engineering research finds that 73% of performance issues were related to lane centering.
U.S. House Unveils ‘Moving Forward Act’
Safety provisions incorporated in the bill include mandating crash-avoidance technology in all new passenger vehicles.
U.S. DOT Announces Participants in Automated Vehicle Initiative
The U.S. DOT announced that nine companies and eight states have signed on as the first participants in a new department initiative.
Ford, Volkswagen Expand Global Collaboration
Ford and Volkswagen are expanding their global alliance to include electric vehicles, and will collaborate with Argo AI to introduce autonomous vehicle technology in the U.S. and Europe.
