TSLA391.060-3.4%
GM77.7200.08%
F14.1800%
RIVN17.090-0.71%
CYD44.720-1.15%
HMC28.7700.88%
TM179.7602.84%
CVNA70.6400.05%
PAG204.7504.35%
LAD339.1607.79%
AN209.0005.46%
GPI331.65012.25%
ABG226.6608.23%
SAH102.8103.08%
TSLA391.060-3.4%
GM77.7200.08%
F14.1800%
RIVN17.090-0.71%
CYD44.720-1.15%
HMC28.7700.88%
TM179.7602.84%
CVNA70.6400.05%
PAG204.7504.35%
LAD339.1607.79%
AN209.0005.46%
GPI331.65012.25%
ABG226.6608.23%
SAH102.8103.08%
TSLA391.060-3.4%
GM77.7200.08%
F14.1800%
RIVN17.090-0.71%
CYD44.720-1.15%
HMC28.7700.88%
TM179.7602.84%
CVNA70.6400.05%
PAG204.7504.35%
LAD339.1607.79%
AN209.0005.46%
GPI331.65012.25%
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autonomous vehicles

Autonomous vehicles need at least one more decade to reach their potential, according to new forecasts by S&P Global Mobility.

Autonomous vehicles to spend another decade on the back burner

- September 25, 2023
Data analytics firm S&P Global Mobility estimates it will take another decade for autonomous vehicles to proliferate as adoption rates continue to underwhelm automotive industry forecasters. Rather than seeing widespread use,...
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The intricate dance between electric vehicles and software is crafting a new narrative in the retail automotive industry.

The role of software in EVs: opportunities and challenges

- August 24, 2023
The spotlight in the auto industry has transitioned to an unlikely subject: software. Electric vehicles (EVs), previously dismissed as a niche, are fast becoming mainstream. Central to this transformation is...
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The California Department of Motor Vehicles is conducting an investigation into self-driving vehicles operated by General Motors' Cruise.

California DMV to investigate Cruise, self-driving taxis after traffic incidents

- August 21, 2023
The California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) is conducting an investigation into self-driving vehicles operated by Cruise, a robotaxi brand owned by General Motors. Although the DMV is examining multiple traffic...
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Beyond conventional electric cars, the future of EVs holds exciting possibilities.

The future of EVs: A glimpse into emerging technologies

- August 15, 2023
The automotive industry is in the long process of a groundbreaking transformation, with electric vehicles (EVs) being promoted as the forefront of the evolution. As we look ahead, governments marching in...
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Balancing safety with data privacy and algorithmic transparency requires careful, thoughtful regulation for autonomous vehicles.

Closer look | autonomous vehicles and the uncharted road of data privacy

- August 4, 2023
The recent congressional hearing on July 26, 2023, reported in Reuters, opened new horizons in the U.S. journey towards autonomous vehicles (AVs). While the session aimed to revive stalled legislation on...
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There are a few issues being worked out with the legality and safety of autonomous driving cars. Let’s take a closer look.

Innovations in autonomous driving: Navigating legal and ethical implications

- May 12, 2023
Autonomous driving cars were once the work of science fiction. Today, the idea of breaking out the laptop stand, drinking some coffee, and letting the car do the work for...
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Tesla beta, Autopilot FSD

Tesla releases Full Self-Driving Beta v11 to merge with Autopilot software

- March 21, 2023
Tesla vehicles are getting a long-delayed self-driving update, which combines the automakers' Autopilot and full self-driving beta (FSD) stacks.  The software upgrade was initially scheduled to release in November of 2022...
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The road ahead for autonomous vehicles

Autonomous vehicles: A look at the future of self-driving cars

- March 16, 2023
The auto industry has been revolutionized by technology in recent years, with the introduction of electric vehicles and the emergence of connected cars. However, the most significant change that could...
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AAA survey autonomous driving

AAA survey reveals most drivers are fearful of autonomous vehicles

- March 3, 2023
In a new AAA survey, 68% of drivers this year are more fearful of riding in a self-driving vehicle than the 55% reported in 2022.  The survey found there are a...
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full self-driving beta

Tesla releases update details for Full Self-Driving beta after recall decision

- February 21, 2023
Tesla has released details for its upcoming Full Self-Driving beta update, which will expand the software's features and address some of the safety concerns revealed by the National Highway Traffic...
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