Even if drivers have started cooling on the idea of self-driving cars, automakers are increasingly investing in autonomous vehicles. But despite Tesla proclaiming that it offers ‘Full Self-Driving,’ no automaker offers such a capability. However, it’s precisely these sorts of claims that cause chaos and worse for consumers, pedestrians, and every-day road-users. And it’s partly …
The car industry is changing so fast it’s hard to guess what new technologies are actually going to come to fruition, much less a timeline for when those things might happen. Everyone from Tesla to Hyundai wants to be the company that drops the next big thing, which seems to be the Autonomous car. I’m …
Tesla promised a fully self-driving vehicle with the $10,000 FSD purchase option, but that has not yet come to fruition. Based on some emails with the DMV, we are still far from such a feature.
Understandably, trying to make a truly self-driving car is extremely difficult. As such, autonomous vehicles, as they’re properly known, aren’t really going to hit the road in the near future. However, while consumers are cooling somewhat on the concept, automakers are still plowing ahead. And recently, the 2021 Honda Legend achieved an autonomy milestone. But …
Drones used to be these hyper futuristic devices that felt more like the Marvel Cinematic Universe than they felt real. These days drones are nearly as ubiquitous as microwaves. They deliver stuff, photograph, and film, and even put on spectacular light shows. The dirtbike and dual-sport worlds have really taken a shine to the films …
With electric vehicles rushing to the market to fill a gap that we always imagined the future would have, it only makes sense that the next major step for the automotive industry is cars that drive themselves. Autonomous vehicles, touchless driving, driverless cars — whatever you want to call it, we have a certain expectation that …
Futuristic movies have given us a glimpse at flying self-driving cars. In recent years, there’s also been lots of interest in actual self-driving cars, albeit not the airborne variety. Though the flying version isn’t here yet, tech brand Apple plans to roll out a self-driving electric car by 2024. And its battery will be “next …
Self-driving cars seem to be the way of the future, and many automakers are focused on creating the first one. Tesla is eager to release the first Level 5 autonomous vehicle next year, despite major hiccups with its Autopilot technology. Honda claims that it will release a Level 3 autonomous car in the first quarter …
It’s an amazing thing when automotive technology brings us to the future with autonomous vehicles. Hyundai and Aptiv plan to revolutionize this industry with minivans that drive us around without our having to do hardly anything. We simply need to oversee the drive to make sure no crashes occur. Automotive News recently reported that the …
If you have been following along in the race to manufacture a fully self-driving car, you’ll know that Tesla has been testing out its “full self-driving” feature on its cars lately. And while those updated features are impressive, they still need some work as they are still in the beta testing phase and have yielded …
There’s a difference between a driving experience and riding experience. Driving gives a sense of control. Driving is an experience that permeates the driver’s body through visceral feeling and response from the vehicle. A rider’s experience, by contrast, is much different and more attuned to comfort and destressing. Full self-driving autonomous vehicles threaten to kill …
Speed isn’t the only thing that many find appealing about Tesla’s EVs. For several years, the brand has promised that its cars would be able to drive themselves. And now, with a new update, Tesla claims that it has full self-driving capabilities. But that’s not actually the case. Tesla’s ‘Full Self-Driving’ feature is in beta …
We have said time and time again that Tesla’s Autopilot features do not make its cars fully autonomous and Consumer Reports recently proved it. Actually, they went a step further by reporting their findings on Tesla’s “Full Self-Driving Capability” features and the results were less-than-stellar. “Full Self-Driving Capability” does not equate to being fully autonomous …
No car is fully autonomous yet. Although some manufacturers claim their vehicles have autopilot like capabilities, at this time, no mass-market automotive manufacturer has a level 5 autonomous approved car. Right now, systems only aid the driver. They do not remove the driver from the equation. One Tesla driver found this out the hard way. …
Advanced driver-assistance systems have rapidly become a critical part of automotive safety. ADAS features like lane-keeping assist, adaptive cruise control, and automatic emergency braking are now standard in many vehicles. However, not everyone understands their limitations. This is especially worrying in the face of a new study which shows they’re not as foolproof as many …
Today, Ford announced that is moving forward with Mobileye, a supplier of cutting edge vision-assistance technology, to enhance its suite of driver-assistance programs. The Ford and Mobileye will collaborate to roll out the new tech across the auto manufacturer’s global product lineup. This long-term agreement will advance Ford’s Co-Pilot360 systems. Collision avoidance systems Collision avoidance …
It looks like Tesla, the electric car manufacturer, has not learned the nuances yet of the wording chosen to promote its driver assistance systems. “Autonomous” and “Autopilot” are terms us automotive writers do not like to use. That is because nothing on the road is capable of fully autonomous driving yet. However, we acknowledge that …
Self-driving cars have been on the horizon for many years now. One way the technology for them advances is through security captchas.
Thanks to COVID-19 many households across the country are now finding themselves to be not only the primary caregivers but also the primary educators. Many parents are patiently teaching their children subjects that they may have long forgotten. Students are once again searching for answers to why math matters. While it might be a bit …
Over the past couple of weeks, the workforce around the country has been hit hard with the impending threat of the coronavirus. Whether people are infected or not, thousands of workers have been forced to work from home and companies have even downsized during this tempestuous time. It’s a sad state of affairs, even for …
GM is working towards building a truck that could help to save countless lives. The autonomous truck would be powered by hydrogen.
Many expect to see self-driving vehicles on roads soon. But there are many reasons why we won’t see a broad use of autonomous cars for years.
Tesla is raising the bar once again by creating new technology that will turn its vehicles into fully-automated self-driving taxis.
The autonomous vehicle industry has two big challenges to overcome before self-driving vehicles can go mainstream.
