The Autonomous Report: GM may partner with Google, Volvo releases ‘Pilot Assist’ and a look at where expertise lives
By Jeff Sanford Toronto, Ontario — June 19, 2016 — The autonomous vehicle space continued to generate a lot of news across the world in the last week, including new developments from Volvo, the possibility of new partnerships between Google and automakers and a chart showing where expertise in the various aspects of autonomous vehicles […]
NHTSA will allow states to make own regs for self-driving cars
By Mike Davey Detroit, Michigan — June 14, 2016 — The US-based National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued a major announcement regarding the future of self-driving vehicles. In brief, the NHTSA will implement federal regulations, but will have no say when it comes to the regulations made by the individual states, according to […]
The Autonomous Report: OEMs weigh in on licensing, UK insurer introduces ‘driverless’ policies and much more
By Jeff Sanford Toronto, Ontario — July 10, 2016 — There were a number of interesting items from the world of autonomous vehicles (AVs) recently including a look at testing and regulation of “drivers” for AVs, a UK-based insurer offering a new policy for autonomous features and Google’s self-driving cars learn how, and when, to honk. […]
GM, Lyft to test self-driving taxis
By Mike Davey Hamilton, Ontario — May 9, 2016 — A fleet of self-driving taxis will be undergoing tests within the next year. This fleet is a joint effort between General Motors and Lyft. Lyft is a ride-hailing company similar to Uber. The fleet will consist of autonomous Chevrolet Bolts. Back in January, GM announced […]
Report: Annual sales of self-driving cars expected to hit 85 million by 2035
Boulder, Colorado — March 27, 2016 — A new report from Navigant Research analyzes the emerging market for different levels of fully and semi-autonomous driving, with global market forecasts by region for vehicle volume and revenue, through 2035. While autonomous vehicle technology continues to evolve, so does its potential to institute significant changes in safety […]
Toyota boosts autonomous team with Jaybridge Robotics
By Mike Davey Cambridge, Massachusetts — March 10, 2016 — Toyota has just increased its autonomous vehicle development by hiring the entire 16-member Jaybridge Robotics team. The staff from Jaybridge Robotics will work under the Toyota Research Institute (TRI), headed up by Gill Pratt. “TRI’s mission is to bridge the gap between research and product […]
BMW to invest in self-driving research and development
By Mike Davey Geneva, Switzerland — March 7, 2016 — This might seem odd for a company that has long billed itself as producing the “Ultimate Driving Machine,” but it looks like BMW is ramping up to enter the autonomous vehicle space. Klaus Froehlich, BMW’s board member responsible for research and development, told a reporter from […]
Google self-driving car causes accident
By Mike Davey Mountain View, California — March 2, 2016 — It finally happened. One of Google’s self-driving cars has actually caused a crash. It’s been known for months now that the company’s autonomous vehicles have been involved in accidents, but this is the first time that the self-driving vehicle could reasonably be said to […]
Snow highlights the sunny side of autonomous vehicles
By Mike Davey Hamilton, Ontario — February 17, 2016 — The advent of autonomous vehicles may have an upside for the collision repair industry according to Neale Phillips, Thatcham’s Strategy and Development Director. Thatcham is an automotive insurer research organization headquartered in the United Kingdom. Phillips delivered his remarks during the third IBIS Middle East, […]
Autonomous vehicles land at the Canadian International AutoShow
Toronto, Ontario — February 15, 2016 — Autonomous vehicles are on the way. In fact, they’re already on display at the Canadian International AutoShow (CIAS). CIAS is currently underway at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre and runs until February 21. Research and development into the autonomous car is progressing rapidly, and many elements of that […]
