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FHWA Launches Nationwide Initiative on Highway Automation

The Federal Highway Administration will host a series of meetings throughout the remainder of the year that will bring government and private-sector representatives together over the topic of highway automation

May 9, 2018

Uber’s Self-Driving Software Reportedly Decided Not to React Before Fatal Collision

Uber believes its self-driving software that chooses how to react when it detects objects in the roadway is the cause behind a fatal collision between one of its vehicles and a pedestrian.

May 8, 2018

Nation’s First Self-Driving Car Service for the Public Coming to Texas

FRISCO, Texas — The nation’s first self-driving car service for the public will begin here in July.

May 8, 2018

Peloton to Launch Platooning by End of 2018

LONG BEACH, Calif. — Platooning developer Peloton Technology will have its two-truck platooning system in day-to-day commercial operation by the end of the year, a company executive said.

May 7, 2018

Uber Hires Former NTSB Chairman Christopher Hart as Adviser in Midst of Crash Inquiry

Uber Technologies Inc., whose self-driving car program is reeling from a fatal collision with a pedestrian, has hired former National Transportation Safety Board Chairman Christopher Hart to advise the company.

May 7, 2018

Toyota to Build Autonomous Vehicle Testing Site in Michigan

Toyota announced plans May 3 to build its own autonomous vehicle testing site within the Michigan Technical Resource Park, a privately operated automotive proving grounds.

May 4, 2018

Minnesota Safety Officials Look to Driverless Vehicles to Reduce Fatalities

The late snowfalls in Minnesota this year might help autonomous vehicle developers save lives.

May 3, 2018

Lyft to Put Fleet of Driverless BMWs to Work in Las Vegas

A fleet of 30 driverless BMW 5 Series vehicles is about to hit the streets of Las Vegas.

May 3, 2018

Self-Driving Car Pioneers Are Slowing Down After Crashes

A series of high-profile accidents involving self-driving cars is slowing the mad rush into the autonomous-vehicle business, according to a report issued May 2.

May 2, 2018

Autonomous Cars’ Shortcomings Revealed in California DMV Reports

A demand from the California DMV of eight companies testing self-driving cars has highlighted a number of areas where the technology falls short of being safe to operate with no human backup.

May 1, 2018