Autonomous cars
Autonomous Cars Will Probably Hit China First -- And That's Okay
Here's what we know about autonomous cars: A. They're coming. B. They'll wreak havoc among automakers, with upstarts like Google emerging as viable competitors. C. They'll have an effect on related sectors, too -- like auto insurance. What we don't know about autonomous cars is when they'll arrive...
Autonomous Cars & The Death Of Auto Insurance
We are not fortunetellers or time-travelers from the distant future, but there are some things we know for sure: The days of physical money and credit cards are numbered... April 1, 2013 by Richard Read 2
When Autonomous Cars Collide, Who's At Fault? Vaccines Could Provide An Answer
The matter is settled: autonomous cars are coming. But they raise a serious question that no one's been able to answer: when a self-driving car is in an accident, who's to... March 8, 2013 by Richard Read 2
Michigan Mulls Law To Allow Self-Driving Cars
First, there was Nevada. Then, California and Florida. Now, according to Detroit News, Michigan is considering legislation that would allow autonomous vehicles on the state's... February 19, 2013 by Richard Read
Nissan's Autonomous Steering System Dodges Danger For You
Nissan has been on a high-tech run the past several days. On Friday, the automaker announced its "Emergency Assist for Pedal Misapplication" system, which can apply the... October 17, 2012 by Richard Read
Google's Autonomous Car: Now Street-Legal In California
Google began testing autonomous vehicles on California roads in 2009. Now, it can do so legally: yesterday afternoon, Governor Jerry Brown signed SB 1298, which officially... September 26, 2012 by Richard Read 2
IEEE Says That 75% Of Vehicles Will Be Autonomous By 2040
Earlier this month, the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) boldly announced that its members had "selected autonomous vehicles as the most promising... September 19, 2012 by Richard Read 1
Driverless Cars, Gas Prices, New VW GTI: Car News Headlines
Today at The Car Connection, we cover a new potential threat posed by autonomous cars, tell you why gas prices aren’t heading down and spill the beans on a lightweight... September 12, 2012 by Kurt Ernst 3
Consumer Watchdog Chases Google's Autonomous Car
Autonomous cars are a hot topic of conversation nowadays. Fans of the status quo see them as a waste of time. Driving enthusiasts see them as the harbinger of a boring, 55... September 11, 2012 by Richard Read 1
Florida Attack Ad Uses 'Driverless Cars' To Scare Elderly Voters
'Tis the season for many things: late-summer road trips. Back-to-school shopping. And of course, iffy political attack ads. By now, we'd expected to see a number of... August 13, 2012 by Richard Read 1
Study: Self-Driving Cars Could Arrive Sooner Than You Think
Over the past decade, a number of high-tech tools have arrived to help make driving easier, simpler, and more automated. A new study suggests that the jump from those tools... August 7, 2012 by Richard Read
Not All Safety Technology Is Created Equal: Video
Google's autonomous cars may be limited to Nevada, and Japan is probably the only country on Earth looking to fast-track self-driving vehicles, but as Ford demonstrated just... July 3, 2012 by Richard Read
Ford Debuts Autonomous Driving Technology: Video
Yesterday, our sister site, Motor Authority, told you about Ford's efforts to measure drivers' stress levels through sensors embedded in seatbelts, steering wheels, and... June 28, 2012 by Richard Read
Green Car Death List, 4 Million Mustang Fans, Mazda And Alfa Romeo: Car News Headlines
Today at High Gear Media, we say good-bye to a list of 2012 green cars and Ford's Mustang Facebook fan page clocks 4 million fans. The Mercedes-Benz A Class might get an... May 23, 2012 by Nelson Ireson
In Nevada, Google Gets America's First Autonomous Car License
Google's self-driving car is now 100% street-legal -- at least in Nevada. Last summer, Nevada passed legislation making it the first state in the U.S. to allow self-driving... May 8, 2012 by Richard Read 1
Google Wants To Work With Automakers On Self-Driving Cars
Like a scene straight from the movie I, Robot, self-driving cars are quickly becoming a reality. Google wants to see autonomous cars on the roadways, but doesn't want to... May 2, 2012 by Joel Feder 1
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