UAW strike: How auto supply chain managers can mitigate disruption

Industry experts said to focus on supplier health, visibility and relationships to navigate any risks spurred by the union’s work stoppage.

By Kelly Stroh • Sept. 20, 2023

BMW Group taps AWS to engineer its automated driving platform

The luxury carmaker will shift engineering and operational deployment of new vehicle technologies to the cloud.

By Matt Ashare • Sept. 5, 2023

Robotaxi collisions crimp Cruise expansion plans in San Francisco

Cruise's driverless ride-hailing vehicle fleet in the city will shrink 50% while the state Department of Motor Vehicles investigates crashes and erratic behavior.

By Dan Zukowski • Aug. 23, 2023

Automakers warn automatic emergency braking requirements could cause crashes

Hyundai, Mitsubishi and Porsche said the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s proposed rule could lead to false alarms and avoidable collisions.

By Michael Brady • Aug. 21, 2023

Ford to preinstall hands-free highway driving hardware on 500,000 vehicles by 2024

The automaker is offering customers a 90-day free trial of BlueCruise, with the option to buy an annual or monthly subscription.

By Eric Walz • Aug. 16, 2023

Robotaxi ride-hailing expansion approved by California regulators despite local objections

Cruise and Waymo will be allowed to charge fares for riders in driverless robotaxis 24 hours a day throughout San Francisco.

By Dan Zukowski • Aug. 11, 2023

Toyota shakes up data, software leadership as it revamps EV plans

The automaker promoted Christopher Yang to president and CEO of Toyota Connected North America.

By Michael Brady • Aug. 7, 2023

GM to teach drivers about advanced driver assistance systems

Although the automaker refers to Super Cruise as “hands-free,” it requires human supervision at all times.

By Eric Walz • Aug. 2, 2023

Tesla inflated driving range estimates with rigged algorithm: Reuters

The automaker’s range deception tactics are part of a long-term pattern of overstating the capabilities of its technology.

By Eric Walz • July 27, 2023

Waymo redirects focus to self-driving cars at the expense of trucking

The tech company, under Google parent firm Alphabet, is pushing back its timeline and operations for commercializing autonomous tractor-trailers.

By David Taube • July 27, 2023

Autonomous vehicle regulation focus of House subcommittee hearing

Industry groups favor the proposed bipartisan legislation, but safety advocates fiercely oppose provisions they say “turn our Nation’s public roadways into private testing grounds.”

By Dan Zukowski • July 26, 2023

Will NHTSA allow GM to deploy self-driving cars on public roads?

If the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration grants the waiver, General Motors could manufacture 2,500 vehicles without driver controls annually for two years.

By Michael Brady • July 13, 2023

California senators advance bill restricting driverless trucks

Assembly Bill 316 would force limits on when trucking operations without a driver could begin, though some legislators said a ban would not be forever.

By David Taube • July 13, 2023

Growing shared mobility use likely to disrupt private car ownership, urban transportation

The move from vehicle ownership to shared mobility will test the auto industry, which is experimenting with other revenue streams such as subscriptions.

By Dan Zukowski • July 5, 2023

China supports commercialization of Level-3 autonomous driving technology

The nation's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology could help accelerate the deployment of commercial Level-3 autonomous vehicles.

By Eric Walz • June 26, 2023

California approves Mercedes-Benz Level 3 autonomous driving system for public roads

Drive Pilot, which will be available on the 2024 S-Class and EQS sedans, allows drivers to read a book or check email at speeds under 40 mph.

By Eric Walz • June 12, 2023

7 trends transforming the automotive industry

Technology is reshaping how car makers design, build, sell and service vehicles as they shift to electrification, boost domestic manufacturing and develop new hardware and software partnerships.

By Eric Walz • June 12, 2023

How Panasonic is working on connected-vehicle technology in three states

The Panasonic Smart Mobility office's goal for these real-world projects is to demonstrate the use of vehicle-to-everything technologies at scale and help prepare cities and states for the rollout of connected vehicles.

By Dan Zukowski • June 12, 2023

Connected vehicle technology advances in US with FCC waiver approval

Ford, Audi, Jaguar Land Rover North America, two state transportation departments and nine other companies will be able to invest in technology essential for fully autonomous vehicles.

By Dan Zukowski • May 9, 2023

Self-driving cars have people worried: survey

Although manufacturers tout their potential to reduce accidents, "driverless vehicles are nowhere near ready for prime time," a safety advocate said.

By Dan Zukowski • March 8, 2023

Tesla sets sales record as safety concerns mount

California banned automakers from advertising self-driving capabilities that still require a driver in control, while NHTSA is investigating Tesla’s Autopilot system.

By Dan Zukowski • Jan. 26, 2023

Las Vegas invests in connected vehicle technology

Cameras and sensors transmit traffic safety information to emergency response and autonomous vehicles.

By Dan Zukowski • Jan. 18, 2023