Autonomous
Baidu rolls out world-first autonomous taxi fleet in Beijing
Chinese technology giant Baidu has rolled out the world’s first fleet of self-driving taxis over the weekend in Beijing, marking an important milestone for the autonomous driving industry. This past weekend saw Baidu launch its...
Volvo teams up with DiDi for self-driving taxis
Volvo has announced a collaboration with the self-driving arm of ride-share company DiDi, with Volvo supplying XC90 SUVs for DiDi’s self-driving fleet. The agreement will see Volvo provide a number of specially-equipped XC90s, fitted with...
Audi AI:me concept previews futuristic autonomous city car
Audi is planning to unveil a futuristic city car concept called the AI:me at the upcoming Shanghai Motor Show in a couple of weeks, and has sent out a few teaser sketches to give us...
BMW & Mercedes to co-develop autonomous platform
Yes, the two German auto giants, BMW and Daimler (owners of Mercedes-Benz), are teaming up to co-develop autonomous driving technologies. They propose to have something for the market by mid-2020s. A statement has been sent...
Jaguar Land Rover to offer autonomous cars by 2028
Jaguar Land Rover is moving forward with autonomous driving development, setting a new milestone recently in a Range Rover Sport prototype by completed a lap of the Coventry Ring Road, autonomously. Like many carmakers at...
Volvo 360c concept revealed, rival to short-haul flights
Welcome to the future. This is Volvo’s idea of a vehicle that can pick you up from home and take you on a cross-state journey without needing to get behind the wheel. It’s called the...
Volkswagen I.D. Vizzion concept unveiled at Geneva show
The wraps are off the Volkswagen I.D. Vizzion concept, which is the latest in the line of I.D.-branded electric concepts presaging future vehicles on the brand’s MEB platform. The I.D. Vizzion is a premium luxury...
Toyota reveals next-gen autonomous prototype; Platform 3.0
Toyota has rolled out its next-generation autonomous research car, based on a Lexus LS 600h L luxury limousine. It offers more self-driving capability than ever before. Called Platform 3.0, the prototype vehicle was developed by...
Volvo signs deal with Uber to supply XC90 autonomous ‘robotaxis’
Soon, you’ll be able to hail an Uber ride and the car will pick you up with no driver on board. Seriously. And to help fast-track this becoming a reality sooner, Volvo has signed a...
Jaguar Land Rover begins testing autonomous vehicles in the UK
Jaguar Land Rover is getting involved in the UK’s first autonomous vehicle road tests, as part of the £20 million Autodrive project. Additionally, the testing will involve connected vehicle trials whereby vehicles communicate with each...
Editorial: Could autonomous cars spell the end of SUVs?
The SUV’s success story is still in full swing and probably isn’t quite near reaching its peak. SUV sales in Australia repeatedly set new benchmarks, especially in the mid-size class. Previously, ‘four wheel drives’ were...
BMW & FCA sign deal to co-develop autonomous platform
BMW and FCA have signed a partnership deal to co-develop an autonomous vehicle platform, the companies have confirmed. They’re joining forces with Intel and Mobileye. According to a BMW press release, the platform in specific...
