Component Costs Deter Implementation of Driverless Technology
Cars loaded technology that allows them to drive themselves have been cruising the streets of downtown Detroit this week, but unless the costs of a critical component come down, don’t expect to see...
View ArticleMercedes Hints at Driverless Car Interiors
The race to put the first fully autonomous vehicle on the road is heating up. Dieter Zetsche, Daimler AG CEO, plans to unveil a Mercedes concept car loaded with the technology is hopes to use for its...
View ArticleNissan Will Build Autonomous Vehicles by 2020 – But Will Laws be Ready?
Nissan is on track to put its first fully autonomous vehicle into production in 2020, CEO Carlos Ghosn confirmed, but will they be legal? Check out TheDetroitBureau.com for more.
View ArticleDaimler, Bosch Team Up on Valet Park System
Daimler AG and Bosch are developing an automated parking system for use in car2go's car sharing service. The technology allows car renters to simply show up and wait for their car to arrive and leave...
View ArticleInsurance Cos Likely to Be Caught Unprepared by Autonomous Vehicles
If you think you’re not quite ready for the coming age of autonomous vehicles, you’re not alone. And a new study says the insurance industry is particularly unprepared for the shift to self-driving...
View ArticleFord Outlines Plans for Autonomous Vehicles
Ford Motor Co. is joining the growing list of manufacturers planning to put an autonomous vehicle on the road. The maker is fast-tracking its self-driving vehicle program to get a vehicle on the road...
View ArticleDrivers Cool to Idea of Autonomous Vehicles
Self-driving cars may be the future, but if a recent survey by University of Michigan researchers is any indication, it’s not the near future: just a little over 15% of drivers want an autonomous...
View ArticleGoogle Autonomous Vehicle Suffers 1st Injury Accident
Yet again, a Google autonomous vehicle was involved in an accident, rear-ended, apparently due to a distracted driver. The 14th accident involving one of the self-driving vehicles, it also marked the...
View ArticleBosch, TomTom Developing New Maps for Autonomous Vehicles
Bosch and GPS-maker TomTom are pairing up to produce the highly detailed maps that will be needed for autonomous or semi-autonomous driving in the near future. The new maps are accurate to a decimeter....
View ArticleCould BMW Partner With Apple on Autonomous Battery Car?
With Apple reportedly looking to bring an autonomous battery-car to market, there are growing signs the U.S. high-tech giant could pair with German automaker BMW, possibly to produce a customized...
View ArticleGM Charging into Autonomous Vehicle Testing
General Motors is looking to accelerate its readiness to enter the autonomous vehicle market by using a fleet of new Volts at test vehicles on its tech center campus in Michigan. To find out more, go...
View ArticleTesla Owners Getting Autopilot Option Now
Like many companies, Tesla is looking to the future when it talks about semi-autonomous vehicles. The future is Thursday. For more, go to TheDetroitBureau.com.
View ArticleTesla’s Autopilot Opens Door to Autonomous Cars
Tesla's iteration of pseudo-self driving technology is a step ahead of the competition with the option to change lanes. Find out more at TheDetroitBureau.com,
View ArticleHonda Jumping into Semi-Autonomous Car Pool in 2020
The self-driving car field just got a little more crowded as Honda announced today it will sell a vehicle with automated highway driving capabilities sometime around 2020. Get more details at...
View ArticleGlobal Survey Finds Strong Interest in Autonomous Vehicles
As automakers get closer to putting the first autonomous vehicles on the road they’re finding growing interest in the new technology. Find out more at TheDetroitBureau.com.
View ArticleDelphi Readies for Next Step in Autonomous Vehicle Development
It’s not enough for a car to drive itself anymore. Delphi is working on the next step in autonomous vehicles that can be controlled at the bat of an eyelash. While not that simple, find out what...
View ArticleAutonomous Vehicles Improve Fuel Economy by 10 Percent
There is a simple way to improve the fuel efficiency of cars by 10%: let them drive themselves. Not entirely true, but the predictability of connected cars can improve efficiency a new study claims,...
View ArticleFeds Expecting Pushback on New Autonomous Vehicle Rules
Lines are being drawn in the battle over what rules and regulations need to be in place to ensure autonomous vehicles are safe enough to turn loose on U.S. roads. Find out what’s next at...
View ArticleCarmakers, Tech Companies Form Self-Driving Auto Alliance
The line between automakers and tech companies is a little blurrier as entities from both formed the new Self-Driving Coalition for Safer Streets to push for federal rules on autonomous vehicle...
View ArticleFoes and Friends Offer Opinions at Autonomous Car Hearing
Both sides of the autonomous vehicle debate shared opinions at a forum today held by NHTSA. Proponents want consistent rules for testing while opponents want tougher ones, according to...
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