What Would You Pay For Autonomous Driving? Volkswagen Hopes $8.50 Per Hour
An anonymous reader quotes a report from Ars Technica: The future of driving may cost you $8.50 per hour if Volkswagen follows through on its boardroom musings. The German automaker is considering charging an hourly fee for access to autonomous drivi.....»»
Volkwagen"s ID7 EV will come in just two trims for U.S.
Volkswagen's second EV offering for the U.S. market, the ID7, is set to arrive in the third quarter......»»
Volkwagen"s ID7 EV will come in just two trims for the U.S. market
Volkswagen's second EV offering for the U.S. market, the ID7, is set to arrive in the third quarter......»»
Researchers find the more flood driving factors there are, the more extreme a flood is
There are several factors that play an important role in the development of floods: air temperature, soil moisture, snow depth, and the daily precipitation in the days before a flood. In order to better understand how individual factors contribute to.....»»
How self-driving cars can talk to themselves to navigate the world
Autonomous vehicle companies are employing large language models, a deep learning tool to predict and generate language that can be used to reason through novel situations......»»
Baltimore bridge collapses after ship collision; auto shipping hub operations face disruption
The port handles imports and exports for major automakers including Nissan, Toyota, General Motors, Volvo, Jaguar Land Rover and the Volkswagen group — including luxury models for Audi, Lamborghini and Bentley......»»
2025 Mini Countryman: More spacious cabin, updated tech
The 2025 update has Level 2 autonomous driving systems that allow drivers to take their hands off the steering wheel on highwaylike routes at speeds of up to nearly 38 mph......»»
UAW vote at VW Chattanooga plant scheduled for April 17-19
Volkswagen's Chattanooga assembly plant, where the UAW has come close to winning two previous votes, will have a third election April 17-19......»»
New robotic mower, smart garden watering, and more on the HomeKit Insider Podcast
On this episode of HomeKit Insider, a new robotic lawn mower, a new smart home security program, and how to prepare your smart home for spring.HomeKit Insider PodcastSegway, known for its mobility devices, is releasing a new autonomous mower. The Nav.....»»
Sprinklers and drip irrigation help Iraqis beat drought
After four years of drought, Iraqi farmer Mohammed Sami was about to abandon his father's parched land, but then a water-saving irrigation system revived his crops and his hopes......»»
Fill up your gas tank and prepare to wait. Some tips to prepare for April"s total solar eclipse
Stock up on groceries. Print off driving directions. And be very, very patient......»»
iPhone’s emergency satellite features lead authorities to group of stranded hikers for 24-hour rescue operation
A family who found themselves stranded in Mt. Hood National Forrest this week turned to Apple’s Emergency SOS via satellite feature to contact search and rescue teams. The message kick-started what would ultimately be a 24-hour rescue process......»»
GM stops sharing driver data with brokers amid backlash
Customers, wittingly or not, had their driving data shared with insurers. Enlarge (credit: Aurich Lawson | Getty Images) After public outcry, General Motors has decided to stop sharing driving data from its connected car.....»»
Japan"s space agency says it hopes to forge a profitable launch business with its new H3 rocket
Japan's space agency and its prime contractor said Thursday they hope to be able to forge a profitable launch business with their new H3 rocket after its first successful flight last month in an increasingly competitive market dominated by Space X......»»
VW and Mobileye deepen their automated driving collaborations — for now
Volkswagen and Mobileye said Wednesday they're working together to bring driver-assist functionality that relies on Mobileye's technology into Audi, Bentley, Lamborghini and Porsche vehicles......»»
My iPhone’s keyboard is driving me crazy
One, simple, three-letter word is causing me problems on my iPhone. And it's driving me crazy......»»
For now, Volkswagen and Mobileye deepen their automated driving collaborations
Volkswagen and Mobileye said Wednesday they're working together to bring driver-assist functionality that relies on Mobileye's technology into Audi, Bentley, Lamborghini and Porsche vehicles......»»
For now, Volkswagen and Mobileye deepen their automated-driving collaborations
Volkswagen and Mobileye said Wednesday they're working together to bring driver-assist functionality that relies on Mobileye's technology into Audi, Bentley, Lamborghini and Porsche vehicles......»»
Kara Swisher tells GM CEO Mary Barra she prefers AVs to human drivers
"People are the problem with driving," said Kara Swisher, who called herself "a big proponent" of AVs during a fireside chat with GM's CEO......»»
Credit unions and banks fall to captives in auto finance market share
A return of captive finance incentives is likely driving the shift in market share, said Experian's senior director of automotive financial solutions......»»
Apple says "stay tuned" to free app developers in the EU worried about fees
The Core Technology Fee as it exists today in the European Union could bankrupt a developer making free apps — but Apple said that they are working on a solution to prevent that.iPhone wouldn't be where it is today with free appsThe EU hopes to com.....»»