Volvo Urges US to Establish Nationwide Federal Guidelines for Autonomous Driving
Automaker also becomes one of the first carmakers in the world to state that it will accept full liability whenever one of its cars is in autonomous mode and is involved in a crash or hacked by a criminal third party.
Driverless Taxis to Take Test Spins Around Japanese Town
Fujisawa residents will be ferried in driverless cars, which, if successful, could be used to transport visitors for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.
I-CAR Adds New Vehicle Technology & Trends Course
I-CAR has also updated the existing brazing and measuring courses.
Survey Finds Entrepreneurs Rely on Tech-Savvy Vehicles
Almost three-quarters of respondents say they would be more productive if they could make hands-free calls through a Bluetooth-enabled system.
GM to Test Fleet of Driverless Chevy Volts
Automaker has been discussing its driverless car plans for more than a year, highlighting the safety advantages of eliminating human error.
Consumer Watchdog Petitions California DMV to Amend Driverless Car Testing Rules
Amendment would require police to investigate accidents and require driverless car companies to provide video and technical data related to the crashes.
AAPEX to Host NASTF Session on Vehicle Cybersecurity
Donny Seyfer, co-owner of Seyfer Automotive in Wheat Ridge, Colo., will address this important topic as moderator of a one-hour panel discussion, “How Will Vehicle Cybersecurity Impact Future Auto Repair?”
Apple Sets Target Ship Date of Electric Car for 2019
Apple’s commitment is a sign that the company sees a viable opportunity to become a player in the automotive industry.
New Survey Shows Americans Steering Away from Autonomous Parking
According to a new survey from AAA, nearly 80 percent of American drivers are confident in their parallel parking abilities and only one-in-four would trust this technology to park their vehicle.
New SEMA Mobile App Includes Ability to Create Custom Product Lists
The SEMA Show Mobile App also features custom turn-by-turn navigating directions and the most up-to-date exhibitor list.
Ten Vehicle Manufacturers Commit to Auto Emergency Braking on All New Vehicles
Insurance Institute for Highway Safety states that this represents a major step toward making crash-prevention technologies more widely available to consumers.
IIHS Opens Expanded Testing Facility Dedicated to Crash Avoidance
The $30 million expansion includes a 5-acre covered track, one of the largest fabric-covered structures in North America, which will allow testing to continue rain or shine.