U.S. Autonomous-Car Startup Signs Deal With VW And Hyundai
The partnerships will pair Aurora's machine learning and artificial intelligence technology with two companies that produce more than 15 million vehicles each year.
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Bikes May Have To Talk To Self-Driving Cars For Safety's Sake
Autonomous vehicles have gotten pretty good at detecting other cars and pedestrians. But "seeing" bikes and predicting what they'll do is still a challenge. The answer may lie in bikes themselves.
Ford Replaces CEO Mark Fields In Management Shake-Up
Ford announced Monday that Jim Hackett, who has overseen Ford's efforts on autonomous vehicles, has taken over as president and CEO.
Pittsburgh Offers Driving Lessons For Uber's Autonomous Cars
Uber has been testing driverless cars in the city for the past six months. Local officials are happy for the investment the experiment brings and for the boost to the city's reputation as a tech hub.
Self-Driving Cars Raise Questions About Who Carries Insurance
Currently, insurance rates are calculated based on drivers' claims histories and driving records. Driverless cars are expected to shift the liability toward carmakers. But it won't happen all at once.
Self-Driving Cars Could Ease Our Commutes, But That'll Take A While
One of the promises of autonomous vehicles is that they'll reduce traffic jams. Self-driving cars will bring many changes, but traffic flows won't improve until enough human drivers are off the roads.