Report: Self-driving vehicles ‘top of mind’ for auto execs
By Mike Davey Toronto, Ontario — February 12, 2016 — One in five automotive executives believe technology companies could take over the customer interface in the connected car, according to a report released by KPMG. The report, Global Automotive Executive Survey, also shows that self-driving cars are top of mind for many automotive executives. This […]
New regulations say driverless cars need a driver capable of taking control
Sacramento, California — January 31, 2016 — California is the epicentre of autonomous vehicle development. In addition to numerous companies located in Silicon Valley, Google is headquartered in California, and much of the testing of the company’s vehicles have taken place there. The California Department of Motor Vehicles has recently released draft regulations for autonomous vehicles […]
Consumers receptive to self-driving cars: Study
By Jeff Sanford Toronto, Ontario — December 21, 2015 — A new study from a French investment bank finds that drivers seem amenable to giving up the reins when it comes to driving. The emergence of automated vehicles will lead to reduced injuries and better vehicle care, and so will be welcomed by consumers, or […]
GM Canada to play ‘leading role’ in development of autonomous vehicles
Oshawa, Ontario — December 1, 2015 — GM Canada will play a “leading role” in the development of autonomous vehicles, according to remarks made by Steve Carlise, GM Canada’s President and Managing Director. Carlisle made the statement at the Economic Club in Ottawa, confirming that the company’s Canadian Engineering Centre in Oshawa has been awarded […]
Friday Fun: GM to double sensors, the rare beauty of Fordite and California’s auto hub
By Jeff Sanford Toronto, Ontario — November 19, 2015 — Interesting and unusual highlights from the past week: – From the realm of science fiction: Some speculate the roads of the future could provide the electricity to keep the electric motor in your car running. As a media report this week puts it, “we have […]
Autonomous Vehicle technology ‘coming like a freight train’
By Jeff Sanford Toronto, Ontario — November 10, 2015 — Activity in the automated vehicle (AV) space is accelerating, rapidly. The Canadian Automated Vehicle Centre of Excellence (CAVCOE) is dedicated to researching, tracking and analyzing its development. CAVCOE has recently released some juicy tidbits for those interested in the development of AVs. The head of […]
Consumer watchdog group agitating for transparent testing of automated vehicles
By Jeff Sanford Toronto, Ontario — October 13, 2015 — The California Department of Motor Vehicles has announced it will post all autonomous vehicle accident reports on its website. The move comes after a citizens’ group, Consumer Watchdog, suggested the DMV make the reports more easily available. In a press release announcing the action, an […]
Navigant publishes OEM self-driving ‘Leader Board’ report
by Jeff Sanford Toronto, Ontario — September 21, 2015 — A new report assess the strategy of eighteen autonomous vehicle OEMs with respect to their automated car programs. Autonomous driving has become the new and trendy subject in the auto industry of late. But according to the new report from Navigent, self-driving […]
New report on self-braking vehicles shows ‘measurable difference’
By Jeff Sanford Arlington, Virginia — September 1, 2015 — The US-based Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) has just released its latest report ranking new vehicles that can brake without driver intervention. IIHS began compiling this report in 2013. This year’s ranking finds many more vehicles are coming equipped with sensors and programs that […]
