Drivers increasingly anxious as autonomous technology advances. The results of AAA’s annual automated vehicle survey show that while there is still a high level of interest in partially-automated vehicle technology, attitudes toward fully self-driving vehicles have become increasingly apprehensive. This year there was a major increase in drivers who are afraid, rising to 68% as […]
Thatcham Study Identifies Difference in US and UK Motorists’ Attitudes Towards Vehicle Automation Technologies
US drivers more open to automation than UK counterparts. Research highlights the importance of clear communication to enable safe adoption. Uk-based Thatcham Research revealed further insights from its Trust in Automation study – which polled 2,000 motorists in the US and 2,000 in the UK – and found a significant disconnect between attitudes and behaviors […]
Ford and VW to Wind Down Argo AI Autonomous Vehicle Joint Venture
In another sign that the projections on when autonomous vehicle technology would hit the market were overly optimistic, Ford and Volkswagen announced October 26 that their Argo AI autonomous vehicle joint venture will be wound down to allow the companies to focus on other advanced driver assistance system (ADAS) technologies. According to Ford, in 2017 […]
IIHS Reports Many People Treat Partially Automated Vehicles as Self-Driving
Drivers of advanced vehicles more likely to eat or text while driving. Drivers who use partial automation on a regular basis often treat their vehicles as fully self-driving despite widespread warnings and numerous high-profile crash reports, a new study from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety shows. Regular users of Cadillac Super Cruise, Nissan/Infiniti ProPILOT […]
Survey Says More than 3 in 4 Americans Feel Less Safe in Self-Driving Cars
Despite the rise of autonomous vehicle technology, a new survey from insurtech company Policygenius finds widespread apprehension about self-driving cars. The survey found a majority of Americans (76%) say they would feel less safe driving or riding in cars with self-driving features. Similarly, 73% of people would feel less safe knowing others on the road […]
CIECA August 25 Webinar Features Executive Director of Autonomous Vehicle Organization
The Collision Industry Electronic Commerce Association (CIECA) announced that its next CIECAST webinar is scheduled for Thursday, August 25 at 2 p.m. (EDT) titled “Autonomous Vehicles: Fact vs. Fiction.” The one-hour webinar will feature Tara Andringa, executive director of the Partners for Automated Vehicle Education. Registration for the webinar is available online. During the live […]
Aurora and Schneider to Pilot Autonomous Truck Technology to Haul Freight in Texas
Aurora Innovation, Inc. (NASDAQ: AUR), the autonomous vehicle company, and Schneider National, Inc. (NYSE: SNDR), a multimodal provider of transportation services, today announced a multiphase commercial pilot to haul freight for Schneider’s customers with the Aurora Driver, Aurora’s autonomous technology. This pilot reflects an important step for Schneider toward understanding how to incorporate autonomous trucks […]
Hyundai Motor Group Increases US Investment
Plans to expand electric vehicle production and commercial launch of robotaxi service in 2023. The Hyundai Motor Group (HMG) is increasing its investment to more than $10 billion by 2025 to further its smart mobility solutions in the U.S. including investments HMG has allocated a series of additional expenditure to foster key future businesses such […]
Pennsylvania Legislation Would Allow Self-Driving Cars to be Tested on Public Roads
ASA asks the repair industry to contact legislators to support addition of vehicle safety inspection requirements in AV legislation. The Pennsylvania State Legislature is currently considering S.B. 965, legislation that would allow companies to test self-driving vehicles on Pennsylvania highways without a driver available to take over in an emergency. This bipartisan bill, which was […]
Mercedes-Benz Receives World’s First Internationally-Valid Approval for Level 3 Automated Driving
Mercedes-Benz announced it met the demanding legal requirements of UN-R157 for a Level 3 automated driving system. The German Federal Motor Transport Authority (KBA) has granted system approval for this on the basis of the technical approval regulation UN-R157, thus paving the way for offering such a system internationally, provided that national legislation allows it. […]
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