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fromInfoQ
6 days ago
DevOps

Optimization in Automated Driving: From Complexity to Real-Time Engineering

fromTechCrunch
5 days ago
Toronto startup

Robotaxi companies refuse to say how often their AVs need remote help | TechCrunch

US politics
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 month ago

Tesla, Waymo defend autonomous vehicle safety as Congress weighs federal standards

Senators demanded greater transparency and federal safety standards for autonomous vehicles after software failures and crash incidents involving Tesla and Waymo.
Cars
fromThe Verge
2 weeks ago

Waymo hits 170 million miles while avoiding serious mayhem

Waymo's autonomous vehicles have traveled over 170 million miles with crash and injury rates 82-92% lower than human drivers, though incidents continue under investigation.
European startups
fromTechCrunch
8 hours ago

TechCrunch Mobility: 'A stunning lack of transparency' | TechCrunch

Waymo's remote assistance issue reflects a broader lack of transparency in the autonomous vehicle industry regarding reliance on remote staff.
DevOps
fromInfoQ
6 days ago

Optimization in Automated Driving: From Complexity to Real-Time Engineering

A production-grade AV stack is a distributed dataflow graph of components, optimized for resource management and real-time constraints.
Toronto startup
fromTechCrunch
5 days ago

Robotaxi companies refuse to say how often their AVs need remote help | TechCrunch

Senator Ed Markey's investigation reveals a lack of transparency in autonomous vehicle companies regarding their use of remote assistance operators.
Cars
fromThe Verge
2 weeks ago

Waymo hits 170 million miles while avoiding serious mayhem

Waymo's autonomous vehicles have traveled over 170 million miles with crash and injury rates 82-92% lower than human drivers, though incidents continue under investigation.
Cars
fromFuturism
9 hours ago

Man Caught Sleeping Behind the Wheel While FSD Tesla Cruises the Streets After Decadent Feast of Wine and Pizza

A man was arrested for DUI after being found asleep in a Tesla on Full Self-Driving mode, highlighting the need for conscious drivers.
London
fromwww.bbc.com
10 hours ago

Two men arrested after woman dies in two-car crash

A woman in her 30s was killed in a two-car collision in east London, leading to the arrest of two men for dangerous driving.
Law
fromMoneywise
1 day ago

Towing scams are surging across the U.S. - and one NYC case shows just how brazen these companies have become

Clutch Towing in Brooklyn continues to operate despite a settlement for overcharging customers, leaving victims like Michael Medved with hefty fees.
#tesla
Toronto startup
fromTechCrunch
2 days ago

The final days of the Tesla Model X and S are here. All bets are on the Cybercab. | TechCrunch

Tesla ends production of Model S and Model X due to declining sales, focusing on new projects like the Optimus robot and Cybercab.
fromTechCrunch
2 months ago
Artificial intelligence

TechCrunch Mobility: RIP, Tesla Autopilot, and the NTSB investigates Waymo | TechCrunch

Cars
fromTESLARATI
1 week ago

Tesla Cybertruck just won a rare and elusive crash safety honor

Tesla Cybertruck is the only pickup truck in the U.S. to receive the IIHS Top Safety Pick+ award.
Gadgets
fromFuturism
2 months ago

Tesla Kills Autopilot After Storm of Criticism, Paywalls Basic Features

Tesla removed Autopilot in the US and Canada and paywalled advanced driver-assist features for $99/month amid regulatory, legal, and financial pressures.
Toronto startup
fromTechCrunch
2 days ago

The final days of the Tesla Model X and S are here. All bets are on the Cybercab. | TechCrunch

Tesla ends production of Model S and Model X due to declining sales, focusing on new projects like the Optimus robot and Cybercab.
Toronto startup
fromEngadget
5 days ago

Tesla's robotaxis are reportedly remotely driven by humans, sometimes

Tesla allows remote operators to directly control its robotaxis in emergencies, a practice not commonly used by competitors.
Cars
fromTESLARATI
6 days ago

Tesla FSD mocks BMW human driver: Saves pedestrian from near miss

Tesla's Full Self-Driving software anticipates pedestrian intent better than human drivers, demonstrating superior safety and reaction times.
fromTechCrunch
2 months ago
Artificial intelligence

TechCrunch Mobility: RIP, Tesla Autopilot, and the NTSB investigates Waymo | TechCrunch

Cars
fromTESLARATI
1 week ago

Tesla Cybertruck just won a rare and elusive crash safety honor

Tesla Cybertruck is the only pickup truck in the U.S. to receive the IIHS Top Safety Pick+ award.
fromFuturism
3 days ago

Delivery Robot Companies in Trouble as Bot Become Targets for Vandalism

Out of the company's first 80,000 deliveries the bots finished on campus, about 1,600 involved incidents of vandalism. At a cost of $2,500 per Kiwibot, the damage adds up quick.
London startup
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 days ago

Jaguar EV owners frightened to drive their cars after fire safety warnings issued

Jaguar EV owners face fire safety risks due to thermal overload in batteries, affecting over 26,000 vehicles in the UK.
E-Commerce
fromZDNET
4 days ago

These car gadgets are worth every penny

Spring and summer are ideal for purchasing car gadgets to enhance road trips.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
4 days ago

Mobileye Is the "Dominant" Global ADAS Supplier - Berenberg Just Initiated a Buy Rating

Mobileye Global Inc. is rated Buy with a $9.30 target, highlighting its leadership in camera-based advanced driver assistance systems.
Venture
fromTechCrunch
5 days ago

Rivian spinoff Also will build autonomous delivery vehicles for DoorDash | TechCrunch

Also partners with DoorDash to develop autonomous delivery vehicles, raising $200 million and achieving a valuation over $1 billion.
Boston
fromBoston.com
6 days ago

After 7 e-bike incidents in 10 days, Mass. police chief warns of impending 'tragedy'

Recent e-bike incidents in Milford have raised safety concerns, prompting police warnings about potential serious consequences if trends continue.
Cars
fromFortune
4 days ago

Why hands-free systems in self-driving cars aren't actually safer, according to the NTSB | Fortune

Driver assistance systems are convenient but do not enhance safety, leading to increased driver distraction and reliance on technology.
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
6 days ago

Speeders beware: 125 traffic cameras are coming to L.A., along with hefty fines. What you need to know

Los Angeles will install 125 speed cameras to combat speeding and reduce traffic fatalities in school zones and high-accident areas.
fromComputerWeekly.com
3 days ago

North America drives video telematics market to 22 million units by 2030 | Computer Weekly

The integration of cameras to enable various video-based services in commercial vehicle environments has become one of the strongest trends over recent years, in a fleet video telematics sector that is set to grow by 16% globally to 2020.
European startups
Women in technology
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 week ago

Video: Opinion | Buckle Up, Women. Cars Still Aren't Built for You.

Car safety standards have historically neglected women's safety, leading to higher injury and death rates in crashes compared to men.
#kia
frominsideevs.com
4 days ago
Alternative transportation

Kia's Futuristic EV Van Could Become A New York Taxi

Kia PV5 WAV, developed with BraunAbility, is an ADA-compliant electric van designed for wheelchair accessibility and potential use as a taxi.
fromThe Verge
4 days ago
Cars

Kia's compact EV3 is coming to the US this year, with 320 miles of range

Kia's EV3 compact electric SUV will launch in the US in late 2026 with updated features and configurations.
Cars
fromThe Verge
4 days ago

Kia's compact EV3 is coming to the US this year, with 320 miles of range

Kia's EV3 compact electric SUV will launch in the US in late 2026 with updated features and configurations.
Law
fromStreetsblog Empire State
5 days ago

Crash Victims, Lawmakers To Hochul: 'We Have A Better Idea To Reform Car Insurance' - Streetsblog Empire State

Victims oppose a proposal to reduce car insurance costs that would limit compensation for injuries from accidents they did not cause.
fromTheregister
6 days ago

Humanoid tests humanoid robot for automotive logistics

This proof of concept in the manufacturing industry allows us to demonstrate how humanoid robots can act as extensions of an organization's operations by providing business context awareness and integration with existing workflows.
London startup
Cars
fromFuturism
2 days ago

Dozens of Robotaxis In China Stop Dead in the Middle of Roads and Highways, Causing Crashes

A system failure left over a hundred Baidu robotaxis stranded in Wuhan, causing traffic chaos and multiple crashes.
#baidu
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 days ago

Hyundai recalls some Canadian vehicles due to seatbelt issue | CBC News

A seatbelt status indicator that doesn't work correctly could create confusion. Not wearing a seatbelt increases the risk of injury in a crash.
Cars
Toronto startup
fromFast Company
5 days ago

Massachusetts Sen. Ed Markey is putting AV firms on blast for using human staffers

Human operators are essential for self-driving cars, raising concerns about safety, communication, and industry standards.
Cars
fromwww.businessinsider.com
2 days ago

Automakers are teaming up, speeding up, and hoping AI can help them down a tough road ahead

Automakers are leveraging AI to shorten vehicle development timelines and enhance efficiency in response to industry challenges.
Cars
frominsideevs.com
2 days ago

EV Depreciation Is Still Brutal. But Hybrids Should Give Us Hope

Electric vehicles depreciate significantly faster than hybrids and the overall market average, losing 57.2% of their value in five years.
#waymo
Toronto startup
fromFuturism
5 days ago

Tesla Admits Its Robotaxis Are Being Driven Remotely

Waymo relies on remote operators in the Philippines for assistance with autonomous vehicles, highlighting the ongoing human involvement in autonomous driving.
Toronto startup
fromFuturism
5 days ago

Tesla Admits Its Robotaxis Are Being Driven Remotely

Waymo relies on remote operators in the Philippines for assistance with autonomous vehicles, highlighting the ongoing human involvement in autonomous driving.
fromArs Technica
2 days ago

EV adoption in America: Who's winning, who's losing?

On average, fuel prices are up almost a dollar per gallon, or 25 percent, according to AAA. For a nation as addicted to the automotive as we are, that's bad news. Except, of course, for electric vehicles.
Cars
fromEngadget
5 days ago

DoorDash partners with Rivian spinoff Also for autonomous delivery vehicles

DoorDash's investment in Also aims to develop and accelerate the deployment of autonomous delivery at scale, focusing on areas not yet fully solved for, including intersections of roadways and bike lanes.
Toronto startup
fromStreetsblog
1 month ago

Three Theories About Why U.S. Car Crash Deaths Are Plummeting - Streetsblog USA

The National Safety Council recently estimated that U.S. traffic deaths plummeted by nearly 5,000 between 2024 and 2025 - a 12-percent drop, and the largest single-year decline since at least 1999. That estimate still means that 37,810 people lost their lives in car crashes last year - a horrifying number, but the lowest one published by NSC since 2019.
Public health
Cars
frominsideevs.com
3 days ago

Lucid Recalls Thousands Of Gravity SUVs Over Rear Seatbelt Issue

Lucid is recalling over 4,000 Gravity SUVs due to potentially dangerous issues with rear seatbelt anchors that may not be secured properly.
Cars
fromThe Verge
3 days ago

Despite EV headwinds, Rivian's sales are up

Rivian reports strong Q1 2026 sales and production growth, anticipating a historic year despite previous challenges and market competition.
#lucid-motors
Cars
fromEngadget
4 days ago

Lucid Motors recalls over 4,000 Gravity SUVs over seat belt defect

Lucid Motors recalls over 4,000 Gravity SUVs due to improperly welded seat belt anchors, posing safety risks during collisions.
fromTechCrunch
4 days ago
Cars

Lucid Motors recalls over 4,000 Gravity SUVs citing improperly welded seat belts | TechCrunch

Cars
fromEngadget
4 days ago

Lucid Motors recalls over 4,000 Gravity SUVs over seat belt defect

Lucid Motors recalls over 4,000 Gravity SUVs due to improperly welded seat belt anchors, posing safety risks during collisions.
fromTechCrunch
4 days ago
Cars

Lucid Motors recalls over 4,000 Gravity SUVs citing improperly welded seat belts | TechCrunch

fromFast Company
1 month ago

If technology could bring traffic fatalities down to nearly zero, why not embrace it?

Compact, low-rise villages and cities made sense based on how far people could reasonably travel on foot or by horse. This was true all the way up until the late 1800s. Then came an invention that let people travel incredible distances in seconds, entirely reshaping cities with dense population clusters.
Miscellaneous
#robotaxi
Toronto startup
fromTESLARATI
2 weeks ago

Tesla Cybertruck gets long-awaited safety feature

Tesla's anti-dooring protection feature for Cybertruck uses existing cameras to detect approaching cyclists, pedestrians, or vehicles and prevents door opening if hazards are detected in blind spots.
Science
fromArs Technica
1 month ago

The first cars bold enough to drive themselves

Leonardo Torres Quevedo's 1904 Telekino demonstrated the first wireless-controlled vehicle, pioneering remote-control systems that foreshadow modern autonomous vehicle technology.
Cars
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

The Voorhees law of traffic: when overtaken slow cars seem to always catch up at a red light

Mathematics reveals that the perception of slower cars catching up at traffic lights is an illusion, as spacing remains constant on average.
Toronto startup
fromwww.cbc.ca
3 weeks ago

Hyundai recalls thousands of 2026 Palisade SUVs, halts some sales after death of toddler in Ohio | CBC News

Hyundai halts 2026 Palisade SUV sales and recalls 68,500 vehicles due to power seat detection failure linked to a child's death in Ohio.
fromwww.businessinsider.com
1 week ago

Driverless cars, meet your eye doctor

Kinetic's CEO Nikhil Naikal states, 'We have eyes, and when we need to correct vision, we go to an optometrist... In the same way, this is a digital prescription to correct the errors of the car's understanding of the world around it.'
Cars
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

Back seats aren't as safe as they should be. A crash test is trying to help

For three decades, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) has been smashing vehicles with an adult-sized dummy sitting in the front seat, simulating a type of head-on collision where two vehicles are slightly offset. It's always been a challenging test, above and beyond the minimum standards that car companies are legally required to meet. The IIHS conducts tests and independently awards safety ratings that are meant to reward companies for superior safety, well exceeding minimum standards.
US news
US politics
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Tesla door design is targeted by new US automotive safety bill

Legislation would require new cars with electric door systems to include clearly labeled mechanical latches and first-responder access for power-loss situations.
Cars
fromFast Company
1 week ago

This Ford recall involves a feature you probably rely on every day

Ford recalls 254,640 vehicles due to potential rearview camera image issues affecting advanced driver assistance features.
Toronto startup
fromTESLARATI
1 month ago

Tesla influencers argue company's polarizing Full Self-Driving transfer decision

Tesla changed its Full Self-Driving transfer promotion terms from 'order by' to 'take delivery by' March 31, 2026, excluding many owners and sparking accusations of bait-and-switch tactics.
#tesla-full-self-driving
Cars
fromThe Verge
2 weeks ago

Tesla's Full Self-Driving is on the cusp of a recall

NHTSA is investigating Tesla's Full Self-Driving degradation detection system for failing to alert drivers during poor visibility conditions, potentially leading to a recall.
Cars
fromTechCrunch
2 weeks ago

Feds intensify investigation into Tesla's Full Self-Driving (Supervised) software | TechCrunch

NHTSA upgraded its Tesla Full Self-Driving investigation to engineering analysis, the highest scrutiny level, over low-visibility performance failures including a pedestrian death.
Cars
fromThe Verge
2 weeks ago

Tesla's Full Self-Driving is on the cusp of a recall

NHTSA is investigating Tesla's Full Self-Driving degradation detection system for failing to alert drivers during poor visibility conditions, potentially leading to a recall.
Cars
fromTechCrunch
2 weeks ago

Feds intensify investigation into Tesla's Full Self-Driving (Supervised) software | TechCrunch

NHTSA upgraded its Tesla Full Self-Driving investigation to engineering analysis, the highest scrutiny level, over low-visibility performance failures including a pedestrian death.
Cars
fromThe Atlantic
2 weeks ago

My Self-Driving Car Crash

A Tesla operating in Full Self-Driving mode collided with a wall during a residential drive, injuring the driver and totaling the vehicle despite safety systems functioning as designed.
Cars
fromFast Company
2 weeks ago

5 AI features coming to your next car

Cars are evolving into software-defined vehicles with advanced AI features, including improved voice assistants, cloud connectivity, and onboard processors that fundamentally transform vehicle operation.
fromTechCrunch
3 weeks ago

Drivers in fatal Ford BlueCruise crashes were likely distracted before impact | TechCrunch

The safety board released documents for each crash and announced it will hold a public hearing on March 31 in Washington D.C., where it will discuss the findings and likely issue recommendations to Ford. The NTSB is an independent federal agency that investigates transportation accidents, but doesn't regulate the industry.
Cars
Cars
fromFortune
1 month ago

By Tesla's own math, it reveals that its robotaxis are 4x worse at driving than humans, with redactions hiding even more details | Fortune

Tesla's autopilot robotaxis experienced five crashes in Austin within one month, and Tesla's own data shows human drivers are four times safer than its autonomous system.
fromEngadget
2 months ago

Honda vehicles used to proactively report road safety issues in nation-first pilot

Honda and DriveOhio have teamed up on a new road safety initiative in which Honda vehicles are being used to collect real-time data that can advise about potential issues and road deficiencies before they become a problem. Honda's Proactive Roadway Maintenance System, which has been in prototyping since 2021, uses "advanced vision and LiDAR sensors" to identify issues such as worn or obstructed road signs, damaged guardrails, rough roads and emerging potholes.
Cars
Cars
fromMail Online
1 month ago

Dumbphones? Try dumbcars! Experts call for cars to go 'back to basics'

Many modern car technologies—touchscreen infotainment and pop-out door handles—can increase hazard by distracting drivers or preventing occupants from exiting after a crash.
Cars
fromFuturism
2 months ago

Cybertruck Attempts to Fling Baby Onto Highway

Loose or improperly welded door hardware on a Tesla Cybertruck caused a passenger door to swing open, nearly ejecting a one-year-old child.
Cars
frominsideevs.com
1 month ago

China's Next Safety Target May Be Yoke Steering Wheels

China's MIIT draft safety standard will likely ban yoke steering wheels in new passenger cars from 2027 due to airbag and impact-test failures.
Cars
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

Tesla's Full Self-Driving is impressive. But now I'm spoiled and want full autonomy.

Tesla's Full Self-Driving (Supervised) shows impressive autonomous capabilities but still requires constant human supervision, preventing fully unsupervised operation.
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