China Sets National Autonomous Vehicle Testing Standards
China has launched a set of national standards for testing autonomous cars on roads in order to speed up the development of the technology, according to an article by China Daily.
New Report: Don’t Overlook Humans’ Role in Autonomous Vehicle Safety
A new report from the Governors Highway Safety Association says that although autonomous vehicles promise to bring many mobility benefits and reduce traffic crashes, there will continue to be crashes, injuries and fatalities involving AVs.
Ford Creates New Autonomous Vehicle Company
Ford Motor Co. has created a new organization to accelerate its autonomous vehicle business and capitalize on market opportunities.
Travelers Outlines Framework for Autonomous Vehicle Insurance
The Travelers Institute has released their assessment of the existing auto insurance structure, both personal and commercial, in order to provide fair compensation to accident victims as vehicles become more autonomous.
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.
Fatal Tesla Crash Preliminary Investigation Report Issued
The report said that performance data that was downloaded from the Tesla indicates the driver had been using traffic-aware cruise control and autosteer lane-keeping assistance, which are advanced driver assistance features that Tesla refers to as autopilot.
Jaguar Land Rover to Develop All-Terrain Autonomous Technology
Jaguar Land Rover is currently developing fully- and semi-autonomous vehicle technologies for all-terrain and off-road driving in any weather condition.
Survey Reveals Most Americans Expect Self-Driving Vehicles to be Commonplace in 15 Years
The survey, “The Road to Autonomous Vehicles – 2018,” found that 70 percent of Americans expect that autonomous, self-driving vehicles will be commonplace in America within the next 15 years.
U.S. House Financial Services Hearing Addresses Autonomous Vehicles and Impact on Insurance Industry
The hearing focused on the impact new vehicle technologies will have on the insurance industry, with much discussion about data access and cybersecurity.
Tesla Sees ‘Substantial Revenue-Generating Opportunities’ in Company-Owned Auto Body Shops Set to Open this Year
In their first-quarter letter to investors, Tesla CEO Elon Musk and CFO Deepak Ahuja reiterate the automaker’s plans to open its own body shops.
Automotive Service Association Leaders Visit Capitol Hill to Discuss Autonomous Vehicles
During the Capitol Hill meetings, Roy Schnepper and Dan Risley outlined the importance of data access to independent automotive repairers.
Nebraska Autonomous Vehicle Bill Awaits Governor’s Approval
The bill, which was introduced by Senator Anna Wishart of Lincoln earlier this year, has made it through all three rounds of voting in this year’s legislative session.