Ben Zachariah
BMW axing 'eyes-off' autonomous driving technology on flagship – report
BMW is the latest company set to move away from autonomous driving technology that allows you to take your eyes off the road.
5 Months Ago
Ben Zachariah
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.
5 Months Ago
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.
6 Months Ago
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.
6 Months Ago
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.
6 Months Ago
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.
7 Months Ago
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.
8 Months Ago
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'.
11 Months Ago
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.
11 Months Ago
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.
1 Year Ago
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.
2 Years Ago
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.
2 Years Ago
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.
2 Years Ago
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.
2 Years Ago
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.
2 Years Ago
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