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Thatcham Study Identifies Difference in US and UK Motorists’ Attitudes Towards Vehicle Automation Technologies

December 1, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

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 […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Advanced Driver Assistance Systems, Autonomous Vehicles, Thatcham Research

Ford and VW to Wind Down Argo AI Autonomous Vehicle Joint Venture

October 28, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

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 […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Agreements Signed, Argo AI, Autonomous Vehicles, Ford Motor Company, Volkswagen

IIHS Reports Many People Treat Partially Automated Vehicles as Self-Driving

October 17, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

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 […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Advanced Driver Assistance Systems, Autonomous Vehicles, Insurance Institute for Highway Safety

Survey Says More than 3 in 4 Americans Feel Less Safe in Self-Driving Cars

September 16, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

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 […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Autonomous Vehicles, Policygenius

CIECA August 25 Webinar Features Executive Director of Autonomous Vehicle Organization

August 3, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

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 […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Autonomous Vehicles, Collision Industry Electronic Commerce Association, Partners for Automated Vehicle Education, Webinars

Aurora and Schneider to Pilot Autonomous Truck Technology to Haul Freight in Texas

August 1, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

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 […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Aurora Innovation, Autonomous Vehicles, Heavy Duty Trucks, Schneider National, Texas

Hyundai Motor Group Increases US Investment

May 25, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

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 […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Autonomous Vehicles, Electric Vehicles, Hyundai

Pennsylvania Legislation Would Allow Self-Driving Cars to be Tested on Public Roads

January 13, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

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 […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Automotive Service Association, Autonomous Vehicles, legislation, Pennsylvania, Safety Inspection

Mercedes-Benz Receives World’s First Internationally-Valid Approval for Level 3 Automated Driving

December 10, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

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. […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Autonomous Vehicles, Mercedes-Benz

GM Invests $300 Million in Momenta to Deliver Self-Driving Technologies in China

September 27, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

General Motors announced it will invest $300 million in Momenta to accelerate the development of next-generation self-driving technologies for future GM vehicles in China. “Customers in China are embracing electrification and advanced self-driving technology faster than anywhere else in the world, and the agreement between GM and Momenta will accelerate our deployment of next-generation solutions […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Autonomous Vehicles, China, General Motors

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