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Chips down: Looming semiconductor shortage explained

Chips down: Looming semiconductor shortage explained

Demand for advanced semiconductors by AI, and the phasing out of older computer chips, is mounting pressure – and costs – on the auto industry.

Australian autonomous vehicle startup led by ex-Holden engineer secures government backing

Damion Smy

Australian autonomous vehicle startup led by ex-Holden engineer secures government backing

A former Holden engineer is heading development of an autonomous vehicle platform which has secured a $30.7 million investment from the Australian Government.

1 Month Ago

Get ready for Waymo's autonomous cars on Australian roads – report

Damion Smy

Get ready for Waymo's autonomous cars on Australian roads – report

Waymo is reportedly in talks with the federal government to begin testing autonomous vehicles on Australian public roads.

1 Month Ago

Ford's new affordable electric ute to debut eyes-off driving in 2028

Derek Fung

Ford's new affordable electric ute to debut eyes-off driving in 2028

Instead of launching its new Level 3 autonomous driving system in a flagship car, Ford will debut the tech in its upcoming low-cost EV ute.

2 Months Ago

Video shows why robotaxis won't be replacing regular drivers anytime soon

CarExpert

Video shows why robotaxis won't be replacing regular drivers anytime soon

Two Waymo robotaxis that struck each other in San Francisco appeared to have just given up and blocked the street, ensnaring another robotaxi in the process.

3 Months Ago

Google’s autonomous robotaxi drives passengers into police standoff

Damion Smy

Google’s autonomous robotaxi drives passengers into police standoff

Waymo passengers have been put in the line of fire after a robotaxi drove straight into a police standoff on the streets of Los Angeles.

3 Months Ago

Stellantis axes 'eyes off the road' autonomous driving system – report

Derek Fung

Stellantis axes 'eyes off the road' autonomous driving system – report

Stellantis will reportedly not release its AutoDrive L3 autonomous driving system to the public even though it is 'ready to be deployed'.

6 Months Ago

Tesla gives the middle finger to its robotaxi rivals

Damion Smy

Tesla gives the middle finger to its robotaxi rivals

Tesla's robotaxi operating area in Austin, Texas has been reshaped from the outline of male anatomy to what appears to be a single, middle finger aimed at rivals.

7 Months Ago

Volkswagen ID. Buzz AD robotaxi ready for sale from 2026

Derek Fung

Volkswagen ID. Buzz AD robotaxi ready for sale from 2026

If the Volkswagen ID. Buzz AD meets its 2026 on-sale date, it will be the first robotaxi available for transport operators to purchase.

8 Months Ago

How Donald Trump wants to hurt EVs but help Tesla

Jordan Mulach

How Donald Trump wants to hurt EVs but help Tesla

Donald Trump is looking to make sweeping changes in his second term as US President, and Tesla stands to benefit from them.

1 Year Ago

GM to close robotaxi division after losing billions

Derek Fung

GM to close robotaxi division after losing billions

GM has called time on its Cruise autonomous taxi division, which has had a rough year with accidents and service suspensions.

1 Year Ago

US regulator probing Tesla Full Self-Driving after fatal crash

William Stopford

US regulator probing Tesla Full Self-Driving after fatal crash

Tesla's Full Self-Driving system is being investigated in the US after reports it may not function properly when visibility on the road is poor.

1 Year Ago

Study shows how new car safety tech is driving people to distraction

Jordan Mulach

Study shows how new car safety tech is driving people to distraction

43 US motorists were put behind the steering wheel of cars with advanced driver assistance systems, unearthing some bad habits.

1 Year Ago

Tesla Autopilot developers told to ignore road signs, mind their own business - report

Jordan Mulach

Tesla Autopilot developers told to ignore road signs, mind their own business - report

A Tesla employee who helps 'train' the carmaker's Autopilot driver assistance system has detailed the "dystopian" reality of working for the company.

1 Year Ago

Police point finger at Tesla Full Self-Driving in another fatal crash

Jordan Mulach

Police point finger at Tesla Full Self-Driving in another fatal crash

US police say Tesla’s Full Self-Driving autonomous technology was being used when a Model S struck and killed a motorcyclist in April.

2 Years Ago

Tesla sets new robotaxi reveal date, teases more announcements

Jordan Mulach

Tesla sets new robotaxi reveal date, teases more announcements

The Tesla robotaxi is due to be unveiled on October 10 after a two month delay – but there's no date for when it'll provide its first ride.

2 Years Ago

Jack Quick

Tesla delays another EV launch - report

The launch of the forthcoming Tesla robotaxi has reportedly been delayed by two months so certain elements can be reworked.

2 Years Ago