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New Study Shows Fear of Self-Driving Cars Persists

Recent incidents involving autonomous vehicles strike safety concerns among the public.

GM to Educate Consumers on Assisted Driving

General Motors has launched a consumer education program called “Hands Free, Eyes On” to encourage consumer confidence in the use of ADAS systems.

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.