NTSB Banishes Tesla from Crash Investigation; Victim’s Family Considering Legal Action
The agency said it booted Tesla because the automaker “violated the party agreement by releasing investigative information before it was vetted and confirmed by the NTSB.”
Honda Reaches One Million Vehicles with Honda Sensing on Road
Honda has announced that U.S. sales of vehicles equipped with the Honda Sensing suite of advanced safety and driver-assistive technologies have reached the one-million mark.
Tesla Defends Autopilot Technology After Fatal Accident in California
In the wake of a March 23 accident in Mountain View, Calif., that killed the driver of a Tesla Model X SUV, the automaker is defending the safety record of its Autopilot system.
Nissan: 2019 Altima Will Have ProPILOT Assist
The redesigned 2019 Nissan Altima will be the third vehicle in Nissan’s U.S. lineup with available ProPILOT Assist, the automaker said.
Autonomous Vehicles: There’s No Substitute for an Engaged ‘Safety Operator’
It’s simply not realistic or rational, in my opinion, to expect technology to anticipate every possible scenario encountered on the road.
Autonomous Vehicle Legislation Stalled by Senate Democrats
Five Democratic U.S. Senators have sent a letter to Senate Commerce Committee Chairman John Thune (R-S.D.) requesting more stringent safety measures be inserted into Senate Bill 1885, or the “American Vision for Safer Transportation through Advancement of Revolutionary Technologies” (AV START) Act.
Ford to Launch Co-Pilot 360 Driver-Assist Technology this Fall
Ford announced it will be launching Co-Pilot360, its most advanced suite of standard driver-assist technologies, this fall in new passenger cars, SUVs and trucks up to F-150 in North America, starting on the new 2019 Ford Edge and Edge ST.
Nissan, DeNA to Test ‘Robo-Vehicle’ Mobility Service
Nissan and DeNA Co. this month will be field-testing Easy Ride, the robo-vehicle mobility service being developed by both companies, Nissan said.
Autonomous Vehicles Closer to Hitting Road in Utah After Bill Passes Through House Committee
House Bill 371, which would allow for autonomous vehicle operation on Utah roads, recently passed out of committee on a unanimous vote and now heads to the full State of Utah House of Representatives.
How Will Autonomous Vehicles Impact the North American Automotive Aftermarket?
Research and Markets report indicates the total number of ADAS-enabled and autonomous cars on the road is expected to increase from 9% in 2017 to 82% in 2030.
Hyundai Showcases Self-Driven Fuel-Cell Electric Vehicle
A fleet of Hyundai’s next-generation fuel-cell electric cars has completed a 190-kilometer (118-mile) journey from Seoul to Pyeongchang, the automaker said.
Fiat Chrysler to Supply Thousands of Pacifica Hybrid Minivans to Waymo for Driverless Ride-Hailing Service
Fiat Chrysler announced an agreement to supply thousands of Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid minivans to Waymo to support the launch of the world’s first driverless ride-hailing service.
