The Latest Breaking News on Autonomous Vehicles

Google Maps could kill this handy navigation feature on Android soon

Google might be pulling the plug on Driving Mode in Google Maps in early 2024.

Android Central · Jan 2, 2024

LG’s 'smartphones on wheels' is an exciting glimpse into the future of the car

LG is bringing the automotive heat to CES 2024 with an innovative concept that packs a car with foldable displays.

Tom’s Guide · Jan 1, 2024

This Google Maps feature could disappear in 2024 — and it’s bad news for drivers

It appears it’s the end of the road for Google Maps’ Driving Mode.

Tom’s Guide · Dec 30, 2023

Self-driving cars could be on UK roads by 2026, says transport secretary

Mark Harper says vehicles can improve road safety and personal freedom, as autonomous cars face increased scrutiny

The Guardian - UK · Dec 27, 2023

Driverless cars could be on some UK roads by the end of 2026 transport secretary says

“We already know the technology works”, minister Mark Harper said, claiming self-driving vehicles will be safer

The Independent UK · Dec 27, 2023

Mercedes' Blue Light Aims To Improve Human-Automated Car Relations

Turquoise lights will tell other drivers when a Mercedes is running the company's new self-driving feature called Drive Pilot.

InsideEVs · Dec 20, 2023

Mercedes is adding turquoise lights to cars that drive themselves — here's why

Mercedes has turquoise car lights coming to California and Nevada, and it's all thanks to autonomous driving.

Tom’s Guide · Dec 20, 2023

Chinese Cities Greenlight Carmakers to Test L3 Self-Driving on Roads

Starting flag is waved as cities grant permits to motor manufacturers to test self-driving cars on designated Chinese highways

Caixin Global · Dec 19, 2023

A Tesla driver to pay $23K in restitution for a 2019 Los Angeles crash that killed 2 people

A Tesla driver will pay more than $23,000 in restitution for the deaths of two people during a 2019 car crash in a Los Angeles suburb

The Independent UK · Dec 16, 2023

Driving An Actual BMW In Virtual Reality Broke My Brain

Yep, I drove a 510-horsepower BMW M4 while wearing the world's most high-tech blindfold. It was a blast.

InsideEVs · Dec 14, 2023