The Latest Breaking News on Autonomous Vehicles

Volkswagen Launches Autonomous Vehicle Test Program In The US

The all-electric Volkswagen ID. Buzz AD microbus will enter ride-hailing service in Austin from 2026

InsideEVs · Jul 6, 2023

Elon Musk predicts self-driving Teslas ‘later this year’

Self-driving Teslas could be here in 2023, Musk claims, though his predictions have been overly optimistic in the past

Evening Standard · Jul 6, 2023

TechScape: Self-driving cars are here and they’re watching you

Driverless cars have their cameras trained on the road – and on those inside, making some wonder just how that data will be used. Plus, Twitter’s viewing limits

The Guardian - UK · Jul 4, 2023

Garda get new powers to stop dangerous off-road driving as tax on some e-bikes announced

"I welcome the many aspects of the Road Traffic and Roads Act which will improve safety on Irish roads" - Minister Chambers

Irish Mirror · Jun 29, 2023

Man who impersonated at least 36 learners on driving tests faces 10 years in jail

Singh, of Swansea, admitted the specific offences of impersonating genuine test candidates for payment at Person and Reed test centres

The Independent UK · Jun 29, 2023

Serial fraudster charged up to £1,500 to take driving theory tests for learner drivers

Satwinder Singh, 34, could face ten years behind bars when he is sentenced for taking theory driving tests for at least 36 non-English speakers over a four year period

Daily Mirror · Jun 29, 2023

Serial fraudster took driving theory tests for people across the country

He charged people £1,500 a time to take their tests and sat at least 36

Wales Online · Jun 29, 2023

Fully driverless taxis now on Las Vegas public roads

The race for fully autonomous taxis and cars has taken another step forward in Las Vegas.

Tribune News Service · Jun 27, 2023

The deadliest states for pedestrians

At least 7,508 pedestrians were struck and killed by cars in the United States in 2022.

Axios · Jun 27, 2023

Fire chief warns against ‘unleashing’ self-driving taxis in San Francisco

Driverless cars are becoming a nuisance for the department as they appear to obstruct fire engines and block roads in emergencies

The Guardian - US · Jun 23, 2023