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 autonomous taxi service, which gives residents of Beijing the opportunity to hail a self-driving taxi […]
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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 a backup system for steering and braking that DiDi will be able to use for […]
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 all a taste of what to expect. Three teaser sketches have been handed out, showing […]
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 out confirming the news, with the two companies signing a Memorandum of Understanding. Specifically, they […]
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 the moment, Jaguar Land Rover has plans to launch autonomous vehicles in the future. More […]
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 Volvo 360c concept. It’s a vision for a future fully autonomous and fully electric car, […]
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 sedan with a range of 650km, driving on full autonomous technology. The exterior is swoopy […]
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 the Toyota Research Institute, and it will be on display at the Consumer Electronics Show […]