Posts Tagged ‘Self-driving cars’
Volvo Will Be The First To Put LiDAR On a Production Car
Self driving cars are coming. No one is really sure how long it will take for the technology to advance enough that we have completely autonomous vehicles. However, it’s very likely we will get there eventually. Volvo recently announced something that will see the self-driving goal take another step forward. In a press release, Volvo…
Read MoreTesla’s Autopilot Feature Is Under Fire (Again)
Tesla’s semi-autonomous driving feature “Autopilot” continues to provoke critics — and the ire of government organizations. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) recommended that any automaker using driver-assist technology implement steps to prevent inattentive drivers from causing accidents. That was back in 2017. Now, almost three years later, AutoNews is reporting that Tesla has simply……
Read MoreTesla Tricked Into Dangerously Speeding By a Piece of Tape
These days, modern cars are just as much high-tech computers as they are mechanical devices. A new car has dozens of sensors, cameras, and processors to control everything from the cabin temperature to emergency braking. Going one step further, cars with autonomous driving features like Tesla have even more technology packed inside of them. The…
Read MoreLexus Will Debut New Hands-Off Driver Assist Features
The race towards full self-driving vehicles rages on, with Lexus entering the fray. The luxury automaker announced this week that they will launch a “hands-off” driver assist feature in one of their vehicles later this year. According to Automotive News Europe, the technology will be able to automatically change lanes and pass other cars on…
Read MoreElon Musk Claims Self-Driving is “Full Featured” But “Not Working Well”
Charismatic Tesla CEO Elon Musk had a strange choice of words regarding his car’s self-driving features. On a company earnings call on Wednesday, Musk mentioned that Full Self Driving technology might be released by the end of the year. Full Self-Driving (FSD) is not to be confused with the existing Autopilot technology that exists in…
Read MoreSony (Yes, Sony) Announces New Concept Car at CES
Most of the Sony-related headlines coming out of the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) this month are related to the PlayStation 5. However, the Japanese company surprised almost everyone by unveiling a new concept car too. It’s a far cry from their usual cameras, televisions, and video game consoles. Sony premiered the Vision-S concept car at…
Read MoreNew Survey Says Drivers Are Now More Accepting Of Self-Driving Cars
It appears that people are finally warming up to the idea of self-driving cars. One of the biggest obstacles that automotive manufacturers have faced with self-driving cars has been low interest from the public. Buyers have consistently said that they don’t quite trust the technology. Additionally, they don’t feel comfortable turning control of their vehicle…
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