Tesla Believes Its Dojo AI System Will Help It Win the Self-Driving Car Race

The all-electric automaker’s newest artificial intelligence system, which is called Dojo, is being used to help the brand come out with self-driving vehicles before anyone else.

Vineeth Joel Patel2022-10-15 07:30 PT

Microsoft Partners With Volkswagen To Test Its HoloLens 2 AR Headsets

The partnership between the two companies explores how augmented reality can be used in autonomous vehicles or current cars as a head-up display system.

Vineeth Joel Patel2022-06-14 17:00 PT

­­­­Tesla CEO Elon Musk Makes New Claim To Introduce Robotaxi by 2024

Previously, Musk had stated that Tesla would come out with an autonomous vehicle without a steering wheel or pedals by 2020. Now, that date has been moved back to 2024.

Vineeth Joel Patel2022-05-30 06:55 PT

Ford Motor Company Moves Autonomous Technology Development Under New Unit

Things at Ford continue to change, as the American automaker now has a new Ford Next division that will focus on the development of technology for autonomous vehicles.

Vineeth Joel Patel2022-05-02 06:50 PT

2022 Toyota Mirai Gains Hands-Free Teammate System

The 2022 Toyota Mirai becomes the first vehicle with a Toyota badge to be offered with the automaker’s high-tech Teammate driver-assist system.

Vineeth Joel Patel2022-04-19 07:00 PT

Some Genesis Models Return to Old Tech Because of Chip Shortage

In a clever move, Genesis has decided to offer a few of its vehicles with older technology instead of forcing consumers to wait for their cars.

Vineeth Joel Patel2022-04-18 16:00 PT

Tesla Begins Moving Model S and Model X to 'Tesla Vision'

The automaker’s largest electric vehicles are dropping the brand’s radar sensors in favor of cameras found in Tesla Vision.

Vineeth Joel Patel2022-04-12 08:00 PT

Mercedes Aims to Offer Hands-Free Driver-Assist System in 2022

After winning certification in Germany for its Level 3 semi-autonomous driving system last year, Mercedes-Benz is looking to bring the technology to the U.S. this year.

Vineeth Joel Patel2022-04-05 08:15 PT

Motional and Lyft Choose Las Vegas for 2023 Robotaxi Launch

The joint venture between Aptiv and Hyundai has announced plans to launch its first autonomous robotaxi service in Las Vegas in 2023.

Vineeth Joel Patel2021-12-20 16:00 PT

J.D. Power Study Finds That New Owners Don’t Use a Lot of Advanced Tech Features

The study found that for more than one in three advanced tech features, fewer than half of owners said they used the tech in the first 90 days of ownership.

Vineeth Joel Patel2021-11-16 15:00 PT

Tesla Full Self Driving Subscription Priced at $199 Per Month

Instead of paying $10,000 upfront, Tesla customers can now pay a subscription fee of $199 per month to access the automaker’s advanced driver-assist features.

Vineeth Joel Patel2021-08-31 07:45 PT

Lincoln To Call Its Hands-Free Driver-Assist System ActiveGlide

Ford decided to call its hands-free driver-assist system BlueCruise, while Lincoln’s version will be called ActiveGlide.

Vineeth Joel Patel2021-07-26 07:00 PT

Senators Introduce SAFE Act That Could Mandate Driver-Monitoring Systems

The “Stay Aware For Everyone” Act will require the Department of Transportation to look into fitting every new vehicle with a driver monitoring system as a way to reduce distracted driving in the country.

Vineeth Joel Patel2021-06-08 16:00 PT

Tesla Looking to Introduce Full Self-Driving Subscription Soon

The new subscription plan would give interested Tesla buyers more flexibility to see if they want to purchase the package outright.

Vineeth Joel Patel2021-06-07 07:00 PT

Senators Push NHTSA for Action After Latest Tesla Accident

The two United States senators are requesting the NHTSA to develop more guidance concerning driver-assist systems after the latest accident involving Tesla’s Autopilot system.

Vineeth Joel Patel2021-05-31 07:00 PT

Ford’s BlueCruise Hands-Free Driver-Assist System Coming Soon

The hands-free system will be available on a few 2021 F-150 and Mustang Mach-E models when it arrives later this year.

Vineeth Joel Patel2021-05-24 13:00 PT

General Motors Looks to Make Long-Range EV Batteries With MIT Spinoff SolidEnergy Systems

While first-gen Ultium batteries aren’t even being offered in electric cars yet, General Motors is looking at working on its next-gen Ultium batteries by addressing issues with cost and energy density.

Vineeth Joel Patel2021-04-19 08:45 PT

Honda Legend Sedan Offering Level 3 Self-Driving Technology in Japan

Honda’s claiming that it’s the first automaker to have a production vehicle with a Level 3 autonomous system with the Legend Hybrid EX, which is only available to lease in Japan.

Vineeth Joel Patel2021-04-14 07:30 PT

Google Looks to AI to Help EV Owners Plan Road Trips

Worrying about where to charge your electric vehicle on a long road trip has become a nightmare for owners. Google’s looking to change that by using “graph theory” to give drivers recommendations on where to stop.

Vineeth Joel Patel2021-03-09 07:00 PT

NHTSA Issues New Rules for Autonomous Cars to Skip Some Safety Standards

To bring autonomous vehicles to market quicker, the NHTSA has updated its rules to allow self-driving vehicles to skip specific federal crash safety requirements. The new rules only pertain to vehicles that won’t carry people.

Vineeth Joel Patel2021-02-23 07:20 PT