Demonstrating the ability to quickly scale autonomous driving software, Applied Intuition has announced the launch of its Self-Driving System (SDS) in Japan. Applied Intuition’s platform is the most sophisticated driver-assistance and autonomy software available in one of the most technologically advanced and demanding automotive markets in the world, helping usher in the next era of […]
Ticketed While Parked? Understanding Stationary Driving Laws
Pulling to the shoulder to grab your phone for a text, a call or directions might feel like your only safe bet, with a thought process that once the wheels are stopped, you are automatically in the safe zone where laws do not apply to distracted drivers. If you think the law sees things the […]
BYD Assumes Full Financial Liability for Self-Driving Crashes
When crashes happen involving semi-autonomous systems, blame often lands on the driver even though cars can now steer, brake, and shift through traffic almost alone. Responsibility stays with the person at the wheel, regardless of how much the machine actually does. Car makers push tech forward fast, yet rules haven’t caught up. That mismatch makes […]
Tesla’s Self-Driving Push in Europe Faces a Data Reckoning
Right now, efforts to get driverless cars on city streets are reaching a turning point Europe stands at the center of real-world trials. Leading the charge, Tesla pushes forward, seeking permission to roll out its FSD software in more parts of Europe. Even though machines might cut down mistakes made by people behind the wheel, […]
12 Annoying Driving Habits and What They Say About You
Truth is, nearly everyone thinks they handle a car well more so once they’ve logged countless miles on the road. With time comes a sense of ease, making most feel their routines belong in some kind of handbook. Yet what actually unfolds behind the wheel digs deeper than just knowing when to turn or stop. […]
Automakers Hit the Brakes on Selling Your Driving Data
Today’s vehicles are more than just equipment to get from point A to point B. The cars of today are filled with high-tech sensors, Internet connections and software systems that can gather a vast range of information related to driving behavior. All trips can provide information on speed, acceleration, braking patterns, places traveled, and car […]
Beyond the Rules: 10 Common Road Mistakes That Could Kill You
Getting behind the wheel is something we all do every day. Most people drive to work to the store or on a trip without thinking much about it. Driving has become a part of life. We forget that driving requires a lot of responsibility. Cars today have safety features but no matter how many they […]
Riding With Robots: A Guide to Waymo’s Driverless World
We can hardly think of self-driving cars as anything but a science fiction fantasy, confined to the screens of movies and the pages of futuristic novels, far removed from any street scene. It was a vision to be looked forward to decades from now; a future based on sophisticated robotics and AI. Today, however, the […]
Robotaxi Industry Faces Intensifying Scrutiny Amid Safety Probes
Autonomous vehicles are often hailed as one of the most promising innovations in today’s society. The idea of getting into a vehicle that could safely navigate the city without a human driver seemed like science fiction, but it is now closer than ever to becoming a reality. Those in the robotaxi industry believe this is […]
BMW’s New M3 CS: A Manual-Only Masterpiece for North America
The high performance car market has been developing in a definite direction for years now. Transmissions have become faster and more intelligent and efficient, all wheel drive has changed our definition of traction and stability. However, there remains a passionate segment of drivers who believes that a key part of the driving experience is being […]