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Tesla’s FSD Takes the Wheel of Uber and Lyft Services, but Are Passengers Really Safe?

Tesla’s FSD Takes the Wheel of Uber and Lyft Services, but Are Passengers Really Safe?

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Tesla’s Full Self-Driving (FSD) software is changing the game for Uber and Lyft drivers, offering a glimpse into a future where ride-hail services might operate autonomously. Yet, with this growing  Full Article »

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Experts Warn: Tesla’s ‘Full Self-Driving’ System is Dangerous

Experts Warn: Tesla’s ‘Full Self-Driving’ System is Dangerous

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Tesla’s “Full Self-Driving” (FSD) system, touted by Elon Musk as the future of autonomous driving, is under intense scrutiny following a series of concerning incidents. William Stein, a technology analyst  Full Article »

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Toyota Research Institute and Stanford Engineering Show Off World’s First Fully Autonomous Tandem Drift Sequence

Toyota Research Institute and Stanford Engineering Show Off World’s First Fully Autonomous Tandem Drift Sequence

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In a groundbreaking advancement in automotive technology, Toyota Research Institute (TRI) and Stanford Engineering have unveiled the world’s first fully autonomous tandem drift sequence. This achievement marks a significant milestone  Full Article »

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NHTSA Opening Investigation into Ford Crashes Involving Blue Cruise Semi-Autonomous Driving System

NHTSA Opening Investigation into Ford Crashes Involving Blue Cruise Semi-Autonomous Driving System

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The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has initiated an investigation into two fatal crashes involving Ford’s Blue Cruise semi-autonomous driving system. These incidents, both occurring at night on freeways,  Full Article »

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NTSB Investigating Fatal Ford Mustang Mach-E Philadelphia Crash Allegedly Using the BlueCruise Hands-Free Driving System

NTSB Investigating Fatal Ford Mustang Mach-E Philadelphia Crash Allegedly Using the BlueCruise Hands-Free Driving System

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The U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has launched an investigation into a tragic incident involving a Ford Mustang Mach-E in Philadelphia. This fatal crash occurred on March 3 on  Full Article »

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GM Expands Super Cruise Network to 750,000 Hands-Free Miles, Largest in North America

GM Expands Super Cruise Network to 750,000 Hands-Free Miles, Largest in North America

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GM’s Super Cruise technology reaches a new milestone today, with the company announcing an expansion that brings its hands-free driving capabilities to an impressive 750,000 miles of compatible roads in  Full Article »

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Self-Driving Cars Up in Debate as Waymo Vehicle Gets Attacked and Goes Up in Flames

Self-Driving Cars Up in Debate as Waymo Vehicle Gets Attacked and Goes Up in Flames

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The incident involving a Waymo self-driving vehicle in San Francisco’s Chinatown during the Chinese New Year celebrations has sparked a debate on the readiness and acceptance of autonomous cars in  Full Article »

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US Government Issues Statement After Videos of Tesla Drivers Using VR Headsets Go Viral

US Government Issues Statement After Videos of Tesla Drivers Using VR Headsets Go Viral

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U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg addressed concerns on Monday regarding the use of virtual reality (VR) headsets while driving, particularly in Tesla vehicles, after videos depicting such instances gained significant  Full Article »

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GM Remains Committed to Driverless Vehicle Technology Even After Cruise Problems

GM Remains Committed to Driverless Vehicle Technology Even After Cruise Problems

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Despite recent challenges faced by GM’s Cruise business, including an investigation by the U.S. Justice Department and Securities and Exchange Commission regarding an October accident involving one of its autonomous  Full Article »

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Google’s Waymo Driverless Service Looks to Expand to Los Angeles

Google’s Waymo Driverless Service Looks to Expand to Los Angeles

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Waymo, the autonomous driving unit of Alphabet Inc (Google’s parent company), has expressed its intention to expand its driverless service to Los Angeles. The company has applied to the California  Full Article »

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GM Robotaxi Cruise Unit offers $75,000 to Resolve Crash Probe

GM Robotaxi Cruise Unit offers $75,000 to Resolve Crash Probe

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General Motors’ (GM) Cruise robotaxi unit is offering $75,000 to settle an investigation by California regulators related to a pedestrian crash involving one of its self-driving cars. The California Public  Full Article »

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Mercedes-Benz Becomes First to Secure Permits for Special Marker Lights Use During Automated Driving

Mercedes-Benz Becomes First to Secure Permits for Special Marker Lights Use During Automated Driving

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Mercedes-Benz has achieved a milestone by becoming the pioneer among automakers in obtaining permits for distinctive exterior marker lights designed for automated driving. This groundbreaking achievement has been realized in  Full Article »

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Tesla Recalling 2 Million Vehicles Equipped with Autopilot

Tesla Recalling 2 Million Vehicles Equipped with Autopilot

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Tesla is recalling more than two million vehicles in the United States equipped with its Autopilot advanced driver-assistance system, following concerns raised by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)  Full Article »

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Self-Driving Industry Reaches Fork in The Road Requiring USDOT Support

Self-Driving Industry Reaches Fork in The Road Requiring USDOT Support

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In a collective appeal on Thursday, a coalition comprising various entities advocating for self-driving car companies beseeched U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg to endorse autonomous vehicles and affirm federal jurisdiction.  Full Article »

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GM’s Cruise Robo-Taxi CEO Resigns Amid Safety Review

GM’s Cruise Robo-Taxi CEO Resigns Amid Safety Review

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The CEO of General Motors’ autonomous vehicle unit, Cruise, Kyle Vogt, has resigned amid a safety review of the company’s U.S. fleet. Vogt’s departure came a day after he issued  Full Article »

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