The self-driving trucks that are deliberately crashed
A maker of autonomous lorries is using AI software to prang computerised versions of the vehicles......»»
Expected lower interest rates, pent-up demand driving 2024 vehicle purchases, survey finds
If interest rates decline as expected this year, many consumers are interested in buying a new vehicle, according to a report from Kaiser Associates and Dave Cantin Group......»»
Cruise failed to disclose disturbing details of self-driving car crash
Company did not share all it knew about the accident with regulators. Enlarge / A Cruise robotaxi test vehicle in San Francisco. (credit: Cruise) A law firm hired by the General Motors’ self-driving subsidiary Cruise t.....»»
Car thieves target dealer lots as retailers beef up security
The increase in technology that's readily available to criminals, providing them alternative ways to steal cars, is a driving factor behind the uptick in vehicle theft at dealership lots, experts say......»»
How GM"s Cruise tried — and failed — to contain self-driving safety crisis
Intentional or not, delays in sharing information on robotaxi crash played outsized role in how the company's problems unfolded, report finds......»»
The emergence of JN.1 is an evolutionary "step change" in the COVID pandemic: Why this is significant
Since it was detected in August 2023, the JN.1 variant of COVID has spread widely. It has become dominant in Australia and around the world, driving the biggest COVID wave seen in many jurisdictions for at least the past year......»»
Here’s how Honda and GM are building production hydrogen fuel cells
Uses include mining equipment, class 8 trucks, and power generators. Enlarge / Anode and cathode "inks" are applied to carbon-fiber paper. (credit: GM/Honda) BROWNSTOWN, Mich.—Today, a joint venture between General Mot.....»»
The Power of Alternative Payment Methods in White-Label Gateways
Today’s digital marketplace forces businesses to cater to diverse customer preferences as it’s a strategy for thriving in a competitive landscape. Embracing Alternative Payment Methods (APMs) is pivotal in driving business success, especi.....»»
AI and self-driving vehicle risks are worth the rewards, says former GM R&D chief
Forget about Level 5 self-driving cars, says former GM R&D chief Larry Burns. Level 4 is the goal. And AI will be a boon to designers and engineers......»»
Volvo Group unveils VNL high-tech truck platform for electric, diesel, hydrogen powertrains and autonomous driving
Volvo's new truck platform is designed with an electrical system optimized for autonomous driving and safety features......»»
Ancestral ties to the Kabayan "fire" mummies is driving research to save them
Tucked away in rock shelters in the secluded northern mountains of Luzon in the Philippines, the Kabayan "fire" mummies lie at rest......»»
Apple Music Classical briefly updated with CarPlay icon before being pulled after app crash
Apple updated its Apple Music Classical app today with “stability and performance enhancements” that briefly appeared to include CarPlay support. However, the app crashed when launching from the CarPlay interface. Now the app has been updated to.....»»
Car buyer satisfaction levels rise for first time since 2020, according to Cox Automotive
Rising inventory levels and expanding online options are driving consumer buyer satisfaction up for the first time since 2020, according to a study from Cox Automotive......»»
Bosch to cut 1,200 jobs in software unit on self-driving lag
Bosch said a weak economy and high inflation, caused among other things by increased energy and commodity costs, are currently slowing down the transition to autonomous driving......»»
Wow! The Apple Watch 9 crashes to a record-low price of $329 at Amazon
The Apple Watch 9 is one of the best smartwatches you can buy, and it just crashed to a record-low price of $329 at Amazon......»»
Cruise casts shadow on self-driving tech at CES 2024
Cruise-related headwinds dampened the outlook in some quarters, but autonomous trucks may keep on rolling......»»
2023"s record heat partly driven by "mystery" process: NASA scientist
It's no secret human activity is warming the planet, driving more frequent and intense extreme weather events and transforming ecosystems at an extraordinary rate......»»
This 86-inch LG 4K TV just crashed from $1,250 to $800
The 86-inch LG UR7800 Series 4K TV is down to $800 following a $450 discount from Best Buy. Don't miss this chance to get a huge screen for less than $1,000......»»
Social scientist: While providing help inspires others, people would rather help a family member than a neighbor
Doing the shopping for a neighbor, driving a friend to an appointment, helping an aunt with the garden: there are plenty of people who occasionally provide a little assistance. In her Ph.D. thesis, Marlou Ramaekers has shown that while providing help.....»»
Diesel enginemaker agrees to nearly $2 billion in fines with feds and California
More than 600,000 Ram trucks have Cummins engines with software defeat devices. Enlarge (credit: Cummins) Cummins, which makes diesel engines for trucks, among other products, will pay a record Clean Air Act civil penalt.....»»
Apple boosts autonomous vehicle testers as Apple Car project remains stalled
After slimming its autonomous vehicle program in early 2023, Apple is adding back test drivers. Here’s how Apple’s self-driving car testing efforts look as it begins 2024 – amid the Apple Car project remaining at a stand-still. more….....»»