Hyundai develops plug-and-play EV smart wheel with 90-degree turning

Hyundai Mobis has taken a step toward revolutionizing the maneuverability of electric vehicles. After introducing its e-Corner Module all-in-one wheel concept at CES 2018, Hyundai Motor Group’s OEM parts arm has completed a working prototype, combining… Continue reading Hyundai develops plug-and-play EV smart wheel with 90-degree turning

GM Ultra Cruise pushes closer to door-to-door self-driving cars

General Motors is officially dialing its self-driving program up from “Super” to “Ultra.” Set to launch in model year 2023, the all-new Ultra Cruise system promises a full hands-free driving experience in 95 percent of driving scenarios. At launch, it … Continue reading GM Ultra Cruise pushes closer to door-to-door self-driving cars

VW starts testing Kombi-inspired autonomous ID.Buzz vans in Munich

After first floating the concept of a futuristic electric minibus complete with an augmented reality HUD and removable dash a few years ago, Volkswagen has now offered the first glimpse of its self-driving ID.Buzz. Modeled on the classic Type 2 Kombi v… Continue reading VW starts testing Kombi-inspired autonomous ID.Buzz vans in Munich

Ford’s vehicles to offer autonomous ride-hailing through Lyft

Back in 2017, Ford made a significant investment in an artificial intelligence startup called Argo that harbored big ambitions in the self-driving vehicle space. The pair are now bringing Lyft into the fold in an effort to deploy autonomous ride-hailin… Continue reading Ford’s vehicles to offer autonomous ride-hailing through Lyft

Tesla’s new Full Self Driving beta 9.0 still looks a bit too exciting

Tesla has started releasing its much-hyped “Full Self-Driving” beta 9.0 software to selected early-access users, upgrading their Autopilot systems with new off-highway autonomous capabilities and better visualizations.Continue ReadingCategory: Automoti… Continue reading Tesla’s new Full Self Driving beta 9.0 still looks a bit too exciting

UK prepares to conditionally legalize self-driving cars

The UK’s Department of Transport has announced that it’s moving to conditionally legalize self-driving cars in which the driver doesn’t have to pay attention to the road or keep their hands on the wheel, in a move that it expects will save lives.Contin… Continue reading UK prepares to conditionally legalize self-driving cars

Mobileye and Udelv confirm first large order for driverless delivery pod

Israel’s Mobileye, which was acquired by Intel back in 2017, has teamed up with startup Udelv to get an autonomous electric delivery pod called the Transporter on the streets by 2023, with a plan to produce 35,000 of the self-driving electric cargo hau… Continue reading Mobileye and Udelv confirm first large order for driverless delivery pod