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The Latest Breaking News on Autonomous Vehicles

Self-driving car fears on the rise

This survey shows carmakers have lots more work to do to convince drivers the features are safe.

Axios

Ford launches new automated driving tech subsidiary

Ford Motor Co. on Thursday announced the formation of a unit that will develop automated driving technology for the automaker's vehicles.

Tribune News Service

AAA: More motorists fear riding in self-driving vehicles

More drivers this year are afraid of riding in a self-driving vehicle than last year, according to a new AAA survey.

Tribune News Service

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Nissan's role in three-year autonomous 'robotaxi' trials in London

The manufacturer's Leaf model has been used to test road miles in a project that explored how cities could deliver a taxi service in the future

Birmingham Post

Ford’s car patent would allow vehicles to be autonomously repossessed

The system could even lock your car on weekdays or set off the horn to annoy you

Evening Standard

Ford Patents Repossession Tech That Moves Cars, Locks Out Delinquent Owners

On future cars with fully autonomous systems, the vehicle could repossess itself.

Motor1

E-scooter riders more likely to suffer serious injuries than cyclists – study

Three out of five e-scooter users admitted to hospital following a collision in England and Wales in 2021 were admitted to a major trauma centre.

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Elon Musk overstated Tesla’s autopilot and self-driving tech, new lawsuit says

Shareholders sue the Twitter CEO again, alleging they were defrauded with false claims of the vehicles’ capabilities

The Guardian - US

Brian Merchant: Will self-driving cars make LA's world-famous traffic even worse?

For some reason — no one seems to know just why — the self-driving cars can't stay away from a random sleepy block in Santa Monica.

Los Angeles Times

New Self-Driving Car Tech Could Make U.S. Roads More Dangerous

Level 3 self-driving software is coming to U.S. cars, so Inverse asked a former fighter pilot and driver safety expert what we can expect on the roads.

Inverse

Tesla's FSD Recall Highlights Issue With Partial Automation: IIHS

IIHS research shows that drivers who use partial automation on a regular basis often treat their vehicles as fully self-driving despite widespread warnings.

InsideEVs

Drivers left as ‘sitting ducks’ after smart motorway failure

The fault started at around 8.30am on Wednesday and was not resolved until approximately 10.30am

The Independent UK

If 'self-driving' Teslas are defective, why are regulators letting them stay on the road?

Last Thursday, Teslas equipped with Full Self-Driving software were deemed defective enough to warrant a recall because they're prone to crashing. On Friday, all of those defective cars remained on the road, with the unreliable software still available to drivers, and no firm deadline on when it will get fixed.

Los Angeles Times

Remote driving from overseas faces ban in England and Wales

Delivery of rental cars using remote driving could be outlawed after Law Commission recommendations

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The Independent UK

Government urged to outlaw remote driving of vehicles from overseas

The Law Commission of England and Wales made the recommendation in its advice to ministers on how to regulate remote driving.

Newsroom.co.nz

Will self-driving cars solve traffic congestion?

It depends on whether we share them among the city’s commuters, says Susilawati, in part three of a series on the pros and cons of congestion-busting schemes

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Flying car makes 1st manned open-air test

OITA -- A flying car has successfully completed Japan's first manned open-air test flight in Oita City with approval from the transportation ministry.

Motor1

Porsche Roads App Updated To Help Find Scenic, Corner-Carving Routes

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Wales Online

Tesla's self-driving software 'may cause crashes' amid recall of 362,000 vehicles

Despite claims by chief executive Elon Musk that Full Self-Driving vehicles did not need human intervention, Tesla said on its website that the cars 'could not drive themselves and owners must be ready to intervene at all times'

Wales Online

Traffic lights could be obsolete in 20 years due to self-driving cars - engineer

A groundbreaking trial has been carried out in London over a 2.7-mile route

The Guardian - UK

‘It’s a long-term journey we’re on’: taking a ride towards self-driving cars

Nissan’s ServCity project shows how far autonomous vehicles have come and difficulties they still face

The Independent UK

Self-driving cars could make traffic lights obsolete in 20 years – engineer

Thomas Tompkin of Smart Mobility Living Lab told the PA news agency ‘a seismic shift in the way our roads are laid out’ is possible.

Los Angeles Times

Tesla recalling 362,758 cars with Full Self-Driving mode due to crash risk

Under pressure from federal safety regulators, Tesla on Thursday launched a recall to repair defects to the experimental “Full Self Driving” software deployed on public roads.

Motor1

Tesla Recalls 362,758 Vehicles Because Full Self-Drive "May Cause Crash"

The recall covers all versions of Tesla's FSD Beta software used on its full model lineup.

Axios

Tesla recalls more than 362,700 cars over self-driving flaws

Tesla is recalling 362,758 vehicles equipped with its controversial "Full Self-Driving beta" (FSD) software.

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