Category: Driverless Cars

Driverless Cars Are Causing Havoc in San Francisco, Residents Say

Driverless cars have been causing havoc in the streets of San Francisco over the past year, much to the annoyance of local residents. The self-driving vehicles have become common in the Bay Area, after two tech firms, Cruise and Waymo, were given permission by local authorities several months ago to test their new vehicles on the…


UK Insurers Want Right to Collect Accident Data Before They Agree to Provide Cover for Driverless Cars

A committee of MPs, which has been hearing evidence from experts on autonomous vehicles, has been told by a senior figure in the insurance industry they would need to be given the right to collect “collision data” from driverless cars before they were prepared to insure them on Britain’s roads. The committee was also told…


Mercedes-Benz Opening Tech Center in Beijing to Develop V2X Technology

News Analysis Technology regulations emanating from Beijing are a foot in the door that may someday take away your right to drive. This month, Mercedes-Benz is opening a tech center in Beijing with 1,000 engineers and $170 million in new equipment. Top of mind for the engineers will be preparing Mercedes-Benz for 2025, when all…