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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.

Tesla demos Full Self-Driving technology to US regulator - report

William Stopford

Tesla demos Full Self-Driving technology to US regulator - report

Tesla is seeking regulatory approval for what it calls Full Self-Driving, and has demonstrated the technology to the California Department of Motor Vehicles.

3 Years Ago

Volkswagen to work with Mobileye on autonomous driving – report

Jack Quick

Volkswagen to work with Mobileye on autonomous driving – report

The German carmaker is reportedly already moving on from Argo AI and looking to expand its partnership with Intel's Mobileye.

3 Years Ago

Ford and VW-backed self-driving startup axed

William Stopford

Ford and VW-backed self-driving startup axed

Ford and Volkswagen have pulled their support from Argo AI, forcing the autonomous driving startup to close its doors.

3 Years Ago

Tesla under US criminal investigation for self-driving claims - report

William Stopford

Tesla under US criminal investigation for self-driving claims - report

The U.S. Department of Justice has reportedly launched a criminal probe into Tesla and whether it misled customers about the capabilities of its driver assist systems.

3 Years Ago

Tesla vehicles not ready to be approved as fully autonomous

William Stopford

Tesla vehicles not ready to be approved as fully autonomous

Tesla says its autonomous driving technology will be safer than humans next year as it awaits regulatory approval.

3 Years Ago

Hyundai Group introducing Level 3 autonomous tech this year

Jack Quick

Hyundai Group introducing Level 3 autonomous tech this year

The Genesis G90 will be available with Level 3 autonomous driving technology in South Korea by the end of 2022.

3 Years Ago

Uber to deploy Ioniq 5 robotaxis to 'millions of customers' in US

Jack Quick

Uber to deploy Ioniq 5 robotaxis to 'millions of customers' in US

Uber is branching out into autonomous vehicles once again, with the company signing a 10-year agreement with Motional in the US.

3 Years Ago

Class action lawsuit launched against Tesla's Autopilot, Full Self-Driving claims

Derek Fung

Class action lawsuit launched against Tesla's Autopilot, Full Self-Driving claims

The marketing of Tesla's Autopilot and Full Self-Driving advanced driver assist systems is being taken to court, this time by owners.

3 Years Ago

Subaru launching AI-based EyeSight system from 2025 - report

Jack Quick

Subaru launching AI-based EyeSight system from 2025 - report

Subaru is reportedly working on adding artificial intelligence to its EyeSight driver assist system to deliver autonomous driving and parking.

3 Years Ago

Audi Activesphere concept teased

Jack Quick

Audi Activesphere concept teased

Audi is gearing up to reveal a fourth Sphere concept with the jacked-up Activesphere sedan crossover, which will be revealed early in 2023.

4 Years Ago

Ford patents app to warn pedestrians, cyclists of autonomous vehicles

Jack Quick

Ford patents app to warn pedestrians, cyclists of autonomous vehicles

Ford has lodged a patent for an app for pedestrians and cyclists that will tell them if an autonomous vehicle will stop for them.

4 Years Ago

Tesla misled customers with Autopilot claims, says US regulator

William Stopford

Tesla misled customers with Autopilot claims, says US regulator

A California regulator wants Tesla's licence to sell cars to be suspended or revoked, alleging the company misrepresented the capability of its driver assist features.

4 Years Ago

Goodyear working on airless tyres, lunar vehicles the test bed

Jack Quick

Goodyear working on airless tyres, lunar vehicles the test bed

Goodyear is partnering with Lockheed Martin to develop new airless tyres, with obvious road-going potential in time.

4 Years Ago

Volkswagen pitches on-demand safety features... for a fee

William Stopford

Volkswagen pitches on-demand safety features... for a fee

Don't want to pay upfront for driver assist technology, and instead want to pay only when you need it? The Volkswagen Group is working on such a set-up.

4 Years Ago

Stellantis introducing Level 3 autonomous technology in 2024

William Stopford

Stellantis introducing Level 3 autonomous technology in 2024

Stellantis is tapping Valeo for a level 3 autonomous driving feature using LIDAR that's a newer version of a system used in the Mercedes-Benz S-Class.

4 Years Ago

Two Chinese driverless robotaxi services approved in Beijing

Jack Quick

Two Chinese driverless robotaxi services approved in Beijing

Pony.ai and Baidu's Apollo Go have been granted approval to begin driverless robotaxi services with the public in Beijing, China.

4 Years Ago