Self-driving car owners will NOT face crash blame for accidents, experts say

The end of the speeding ticket? Motorists in self-driving cars should NOT be criminally liable if they break the limit or crash (but will need to stay sober), Government legal experts say Government law experts made the legislative proposals in a new report They set out a framework for a complex shift in legal responsibilities … Read more

Self-driving car owners will NOT face crash blame for accidents, experts say

The end of the speeding ticket? Motorists in self-driving cars should NOT be criminally liable if they break the limit or crash (but will need to stay sober), Government legal experts say Government law experts made the legislative proposals in a new report They set out a framework for a complex shift in legal responsibilities … Read more

Amazon’s self-driving car company reveals its autonomous ‘carriage-style’ robotaxi

Amazon’s self-driving car company reveals its autonomous ‘carriage-style’ robotaxi that hits speeds of 75mph and can travel for 16 hours on a single charge Amazon acquired the self-driving car company Zoox in June 2020 Zoox officially unveiled its autonomous vehicle set to shuttle people around  It has a carriage-style design that seats four passengers facing each other … Read more

Honda receives world-first approval to sell its Level 3 self-driving Legend vehicle in Japan in 2021

Honda has announced it will be the first automaker to mass-produce Level 3 autonomous cars, starting next year. The company said a version of the Honda Legend luxury sedan with ‘newly approved automated driving equipment’ would be available before the end of March 2021.   There are six levels of autonomous vehicles – Level 3 cars … Read more

Walmart is expanding its fleet of self-driving cars to Arizona for a delivery program with Cruise 

Walmart is expanding its fleet of self-driving cars to Scottsdale, Arizona for a pilot delivery program with autonomous startup Cruise Walmart is testing self-driving cars in a delivery program starting next year It is teaming up with Cruise to use its autonomous Chevy Bolts The pilot program will take place with stores located in Scottsdale, … Read more

Self-driving air taxis inspired by a private jet would shuttle commuters in a post-pandemic world 

Although the world is still battling the coronavirus, one Italian designer is looking toward a post-pandemic world to help commuters travel safely and securely to their destination. Andrea Ponti released a gallery of concept designs for a private jet-like drone that carries up to four passengers while they sit in single seats with soft fabric and … Read more

Self-driving race car crashes straight into a wall from the starting line during a Roborace

Self-driving cars have made their way to the raceway, but a Roborace in the UK took a wrong turn when one of the vehicles smashed right into a wall. The Acronis SIT Autonomous, operated by a Swiss team, was gearing up for the race when the AI hit the accelerator and made an unexpected turn … Read more

Tesla unleashes ‘Full Self-Driving Beta’ – but with raft of safety warnings

Elon Musk has confirmed the initial roll-out of a ‘beta’ version of its ‘Full Self-Driving’ mode for Tesla electric vehicles. The US car maker will release the technology to a few select customers before expanding its availability ‘extremely slow and cautious, as it should’ at a cost of $2,000 – around £1,500 for UK driver.  … Read more

Elon Musk announces Tesla is set to rollout ‘Full Self-Driving’ beta to a small number of drivers

Tesla CEO Elon Musk announced the firm is rolling out ‘Full Self-Driving’ beta to a limited amount of customers deemed ‘expert and careful drivers.’ The upgrade is set to be released Tuesday, October 20 and provides access to specific features for highway assistance and automatic traffic light and stop sign control. The software is an … Read more

Tesla driver, 20, is found ASLEEP at the wheel of his self-driving car speeding at 93mph

A Tesla driver has been charged after being found asleep at the wheel of his self-driving car speeding along at 93mph while using the ‘autopilot system’ in Canada. The man’s Model S Tesla was pictured with its seats fully reclined while roaring along near the town of Ponoka, about 60 miles south of Edmonton in … Read more