Stickers on street signs can confuse self-driving cars, researchers show
Researchers in the U.S. have discovered that putting stickers on streets signs can confuse self-driving cars.
Waymo self-driving cars deal with bird poop in the coolest way
Poop on a car is annoying at the best of times, but when it occasionally landed on Waymo's self-driving car, it presented a real problem.
This camera that sees in real time could mean safer driverless cars and drones
Driverless cars can only react as quickly as the camera sees potential collisions -- the Celex "sees" in real time.
Michigan the first U.S. state with comprehensive laws for self-driving cars
Michigan's Governor Snyder signed legislation today that regulates the testing, use, and sale of driverless vehicles in the state.
Oxbotica's robotic brain finds its way into driverless vehicles in the U.K.
Oxbotica, a group from Oxford University, is developing driverless technology in the U.K. The company aims to implement its tech in numerous applications.
Two top autonomous car tech companies join forces
Mobileye and Delphi Automotive are forming a partnership to speed up total driverless vehicle systems. The team plans full production systems by 2019.
Do we really need a national self-driving testing facility?
Arguing that autonomous vehicle testing should be done off of public roads and at a special center three Michigan lawmakers want the site in their state.
No one seems to want to test driverless cars in Ontario, Canada
There may be a race going on in the automative and tech worlds to get self-driving cars on the road, but that race isn't moving to Canada.
Autonomous vehicles that might sacrifice passengers are only OK for the other guy
Survey responses about autonomous vehicle decisions between harming others or sacrificing passengers revealed a difference based on whose car it was.
Driverless features, even ABS, will get a discount with this British car insurer
In what it claims is the first of its kinds, British car insurance company Adrian Flux is selling driverless car policies. Even cars with ABS can benefit.
Faraday Future to join the crowd in testing self-driving cars in Michigan
Focused on electric-powered cars with the latest technology, Faraday Future has applied for plates to test self-driving cars in Michigan.
Michigan takes the lead in the race to support driverless cars on public roads
Bills to let driverless cars travel Michigan roads are backed by both political parties and supported by the DOT and economic development officials.
A majority of buyers may want to put the brakes on driverless cars
A pair of University of Michigan surveys conducted 10 months apart show no change in Americans' feelings toward driverless cars. Only 15 percent want totally driverless cars.
IMAX is bringing an ultra-premium VR experience to its theaters
Google wants to stick it to pedestrians involved in a driverless car accident with a super tacky car hood.
Influential group wants feds to hit the accelerator on driverless and electric cars
SAFE wants Washington regulators to set federal regulations and incentives to encourage both autonomous vehicles and entry-level electric-powered cars.
Volvo’s driverless cars won’t make choices that endanger humans
In order for fully autonomous cars to be sold, they will need sufficient communications to avoid dangerous situations on the roadways.
Audi wants its driverless cars to drive like more humans
Audi is training its autonomous cars to drive more like humans for the comfort of passengers and other drivers on the road.
Interested in a $20-an-hour job ‘driving’ a Google self-driving car?
Google is hiring driverless car drivers. The firm is looking for "vehicle safety specialists" as part of its self-driving car testing in Chandler, Arizona.
Aussies start discussing legal and insurance issues raised by autonomous cars
Australia's National Transport Commission released a report today that raises some of the legal issues that must be addressed with autonomous cars.
Fiat Chrysler spurns solo path with autonomous cars, seeks partners
Even though Fiat Chrysler is supplying Pacificas to Google for autonomous car testing, it's not sure that the relationship will deepen.
Why are the major tech and car companies looking for land around San Francisco?
Major car manufacturers, as well as Google and Apple, are looking for northern California real estate. Driverless car development in the area is the reason.
Canadians already know about car sex and predict even more with driverless cars
With safety in the forefront, Canadian officials are concerned that distracting car sex will be even more frequent when driverless cars are on the road.
Two wins expected from driverless cars, fewer accidents and lower insurance bills
The promise of driverless cars is focused on safety, with fewer accidents, injuries, and fatalities. A report predicts lower car insurance bills, too.
School’s in session — Nvidia’s driverless system learns by watching
After spending 72 hours watching human drivers, Nvidia's GPU-based computers were able to construct a road-worthy driverless car system.
Dubai sets a high goal for driverless cars
In an ambitious plan to switch to driverless cars, Dubai has set a goal of 25 percent driverless car rides by 2030. The plan will include taxis and buses.
Driverless cars could be used for assassination, says Attorney General
Government concern about driverless car security threats raises the specter of vehicles used in assassination and large scale attacks.
Could driverless cars be the secret to an accident-free future?
According to recent research from Mobileye, one in 10 Americans has been hit or almost hit by a car since May.
