Autonomous & Technology
49 articles
Belgian Test Finds Tesla FSD Speeding And Trying To Pass Cyclists Illegally
A three-day Belgian test raises questions about Tesla Full Self-Driving system speed control ahead of a possible vote on wider EU approval
This VW Golf GTI Doesn't Drive On Roads – It Cuts Grass
A German YouTuber built an autonomous robot mower inspired by the VW Golf MK2 GTI.
BMW Introduces 3D Maps to Enhance Driver Assistance
BMW's new 3D maps display route guidance, surroundings, and assistance-system information in one view.
Waymo's Autonomous Car Safely Navigates Denver Farmers Market
A Waymo autonomous car safely navigated out of a Denver farmers market after vendors set up around its route, without incident or injury.
Lucid Aims to Deploy 25,000 Robotaxis in Europe Through Bolt Partnership
Lucid partners with Bolt to launch 25,000 robotaxis in Europe, leveraging the midsize platform and Nvidia Hyperion tech.
Hyundai Launching Its Own Self-Driving Suite In 2029…Sort Of
Hyundai plans to launch a Level 2+ system in 2028 and a Level 3 system in 2029, using technology co-designed with Nvidia.
Stellantis' BOW Concept Redefines Urban Deliveries with Autonomous, Electric Box on Wheels
Stellantis' BOW concept is a fully electric, autonomous delivery vehicle with no driver, no cab, and no specs.
VW's 2027 Models Get Advanced Driver Assistance Features
2027 VW Atlas, Golf, ID. Buzz, and Tiguan models in the US receive updated driver assistance systems, including assisted lane changing and Emergency Assist Plus technology.
Tesla Cybercab Stopped by Man Jumping in Front of It, But Don't Try This at Home
Tesla's Cybercab autonomous driving technology is being put to the test by some individuals, but not in a safe or responsible manner.
Humanoid Factory Robots Are Here, But Humans Are Still Faster. For Now
BMW, Hyundai, Mercedes, and Tesla are testing humanoid robots for repetitive factory jobs, but experts question their productivity gains.
Brembo’s Strongest Passenger Car Brake Ever Went To A Chevy Truck, Not A Ferrari Supercar
Brembo's new Boldika caliper is the strongest passenger car brake ever, with over 8,500 Nm of braking torque, and it's debuting on the 2026 Chevy Silverado EV RST.
Serve Robotics Expands Delivery Robot Fleet with Grubhub and DoorDash
Serve Robotics partners with Grubhub and DoorDash to expand its delivery robot fleet across the US
A Hacker Wrapped A Toyota And Flock’s Cameras Couldn’t Tell It Was A Car
A patterned Toyota Yaris reportedly confused a Flock camera at DEF CON 34. Here's how adversarial computer vision works and what the test actually proves.
Your Car Already Has the Hardware to Stop You Speeding, But It's Not Allowed Yet
Modern cars contain the necessary hardware for future geofenced speed limiter systems, but the technology is not yet enabled.
Zoox Robotaxi Pricing Revealed: More Expensive Than Uber and Lyft?
Zoox robotaxi trips could cost 20-40% more than standard Uber or Lyft rides
Audi Finally Launches Hands-Free Level 2 Driving System on Q9
Audi's Q9 gets Level 2 hands-free driving system at speeds up to 85 mph
China Bans Turquoise Self-Driving Lights That Were Never Actually Legal
Chinese regulators are banning turquoise exterior lights used by self-driving cars, citing non-compliance with local laws.
GM Developing In-House AI Assistant to Rival Google's Gemini
General Motors is creating its own AI assistant to surpass Google's Gemini in understanding GM vehicles and drivers.
Waymo's CEO Argues Camera-Only Self-Driving Cars Can't Match Human Safety
Waymo co-CEO Dmitri Dolgov says camera-only systems hit a safety ceiling before reaching full autonomy, requiring lidar and radar for superhuman safety.
Mercedes Admits It Went Too Far Killing Buttons, But Don’t Expect Fewer Screens
Mercedes CEO Ola Källenius says the industry went too far replacing physical controls with in-screen buttons, but giant digital dashboards aren't disappearing.
Amazon’s Zoox Gets Green Light to Charge for Rides in Autonomous Robotaxis
NHTSA grants Zoox a temporary exemption to commercially operate its autonomous vehicles without human controls.
BMW Takes Center Stage in Spider-Man: Brand New Day
BMW partners with Sony and Marvel to feature the 5-Series and iX3 in the upcoming Spider-Man film.
Hyundai Dealer Reported Teen's Elantra Stolen, City Pays $250,000
A Hyundai dealership in Anaheim, California, reported a teen's Elantra stolen, leading to her arrest and a $250,000 settlement from the city.
Hyundai's Clever Sway Bar Design Aims to Deliver Soft Ride and Sharp Handling
Hyundai's new patent reveals a split sway bar that absorbs bumps on one side, improving ride comfort without impacting handling.