Like smartphones, self-driving tech may prove problematic for road safety
With smartphones distracting drivers more than ever, there are concerns that self-driving technology could make the problem worse.
Uber’s self-driving cars have started picking up riders in Arizona
After a spat with regulators in California, Uber took all 16 of its self-driving cars to Arizona. On Tuesday it launched a pilot test there.
In addition to Mercedes, Google, and Tesla, Subaru can now test autonomous tech in California
On Friday, the California DMV added Subaru to the ever growing list of companies that have clearance to test autonomous driving technology.
Ford invests in the future of autonomous vehicles by partnering with AI company
Ford announced a $1 billion investment over the course of the next five years in artificial intelligence company Argo AI.
Look out, London — Nissan's self-driving cars will begin tests there next month
The race to the autonomous future has taken to the streets -- this time, in London. Nissan will begin tests next month.
Watch: Pioneer says truly self-driving cars are still 30-40 years away
We chatted with Pioneer vice president Ted Cardenas about the future of our vehicles, particularly when it comes to self-driving technology.
Trends with Benefits: Will 2017 be the year you ride in a driverless car?
Every week this year, news about driverless cars crossed Digital Trends. So will 2017 be the year you actually ride in one?
BlackBerry bids au revoir to smartphones and bonjour to smart cars
BlackBerry is trading smartphones for smart cars. The mobile phone manufacturer will be switching gears and opening an autonomous driving research center
Retrofit self-driving tech startup bails rather than dealing with feds
After the NHTSA inquired with safety concerns, George Hotz canceled his Comma One self-driving car retrofit project.
Ohio Turnpike may be used to test driverless vehicles
Authorities say the Ohio Turnpike may be used for testing self-driving vehicles within a year, and possibly before the end of 2016.
No steering wheel, no pedals, no driver: Ford's autonomous car is coming in 2021
Ford announced that it will produce a fully autonomous car for ridesharing companies in 2021.
Tesla joins Volvo and Mercedes in walking back ‘self-driving’ terminology
Language that describes driver assist modes takes another turn when Tesla removes 'Autopilot' and 'self-driving' from Chinese website following a crash.
Mercedes is testing a semi-autonomous bus in Amsterdam
Head over to Amsterdam, where Mercedes-Benz revealed the world's first self-driving city bus.
Ford's latest tech investment is in an autonomous vehicle mapping firm
Ford has announced a major investment in a self-driving startup called Civil Maps, which uses computer maps to create an infrastructure for autonomous cars.
VW’s new direction: 2 to 3 million all-electric cars annually by 2025
Shifting focus from DieselGate, Volkswagen quantifies e-car plans, promising 2 to 3 million all-electric cars yearly by 2025.
Ex-Googlers look to put tractor-trailers on autopilot with self-driving tech
A crew led by former Googlers have their sights on converting the country's long-haul trucks to self-driving technology.
An unoccupied Tesla Model S drove itself under a parked trailer. Who’s at fault?
A Utah man's Tesla Model S drove under a parked trailer with the Summon feature. Tesla's records show the man activated Summon; he says the car went rogue.
Autonomous cars will radically change the auto insurance industry
Volvo Cars and Thatcham Research have organized a panel to discuss the big changes coming to auto insurance thanks to the introduction of autonomous cars.
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.