autonomous car

Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA) signaled a potential shift in its approach to autonomous vehicle regulation. A senior executive suggested the company might be open to sharing data to demonstrate the safety benefits of its Full Self-Driving (FSD) technology. Data-Driven Approach: These...

In a recent study by the American Automobile Association (AAA), it was revealed that a significant number of drivers are apprehensive about the idea of self-driving cars. What Happened: The AAA study found that 66% of drivers are “afraid” of self-driving cars, with an...

Nvidia Corp (NASDAQ:NVDA) said on Monday that leading Chinese EV giant BYD Co Ltd (OTC:BYDDY) (OTC:BYDDF) will use its DRIVE Thor in-vehicle computing platform to build its next generation of EV fleets in an attempt to deliver autonomous driving, among other capabilities. What Happened: GAC Aion...

Only one of the 14 driving automation systems tested by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) has achieved an acceptable rating. Tesla‘s autopilot and full self-driving technology were among those rated “poor” by the institute in a new study. What Happened: After its...

Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA) CEO Elon Musk has disputed a media report suggesting the 2022 death of a company employee may have been the first fatality involving the company’s Full Self-Driving (FSD) software. What Happened: In response to the investigative report by The...

General Motors (NYSE:GM) autonomous vehicle division, Cruise, was urged to increase its settlement offer in a California hearing about a severe accident involving one of the company’s autonomous taxis. What Happened: According to a report by Teslarati, a Cruise self-driving...

In an ambitious move, Alphabet Inc.’s (NASDAQ:GOOG) (NASDAQ:GOOGL) autonomous driving subsidiary, Waymo, is preparing to launch its complete range of robotaxis in Los Angeles, notwithstanding the regulatory obstacles it encounters. What Happened: As reported by Electrek on Tuesday, Waymo has...

Electric car maker Tesla Inc (NASDAQ: TSLA) recently announced the launch of a secondary offering. This should come as a no surprise, given that the company is operating in a capital-intensive industry. Why is Tesla in need of the funding at this juncture? Tesla's Take On Recent Financing Round...

In a new report, Deutsche Bank analyst Rod Lache discussed the impact that driverless cars will have on the U.S. auto industry. According to Deutsche Bank, 8.2 percent of all Americans and up to 61 percent of those living in urban settings will find autonomous vehicles cheaper and more convenient...

Autonomous cars have been in the spotlight over the past year as companies like Tesla Motors Inc (NASDAQ: TSLA) and Google Inc. (NASDAQ: GOOG) (NASDAQ: GOOGL) advance toward creating a self-driving vehicle. However, Apple Inc. (NASDAQ: AAPL) has been silently, and secretly, working on a car of its...