Self-driving Test Sites Use Virtual Pedestrians to Streamline Development

The emergence of virtual testing techniques for autonomous vehicles point to a maturing industry that is set to deliver promises of a functional, safe and exciting driverless future.

Federal Judge Dismisses Lawsuit Filed by Tesla Shareholders Over Model 3 Production Problems

​A federal judge in San Francisco dismissed for the second time a securities fraud lawsuit brought by Tesla shareholders alleging that the company’s CEO Elon Musk and other executives made misleading comments about the production status of its Model 3

EV Startup Faraday Future Saved by $600 Million Investment from Internet & Gaming Co The9

Financially strapped electric vehicle startup Faraday Future (FF) looked like it was on the brink of insolvency last week after selling off its California headquarters to generate enough funds to stay afloat. Now the struggling electric automaker has received a lifetime from Chinese Internet company and video game distributor The9 Limited (The9), an unlikely place for a EV startup.

Tesla Gigafactory 3 Construction in Shanghai is 'Ludicrously Fast'

Tesla's Gigafactory 3 in Shanghai has entered into its first construction phase and the factory is starting to take shape very quickly.

Boston Startup Optimus Ride to Deploy Driverless Shuttles in New York

The self-driving shuttles will provide rides within the Brooklyn Navy Yard – a commercial site spanning 300 acres.

Here's What You Need to Know About the Fisker Model Y Rival

In its third reboot, electric vehicle startup Fisker Inc. plans to introduce a high volume EV, with a competitive price tag but no solid-state batteries just yet.

Daimler AG Looking to increase its Stake in BAIC Motors, its Joint Venture Partner in China

Now that China has relaxed the 50 percent cap on foreign ownership, Daimler AG is looking to increase its increase its 49 percent stake in Beijing Benz Automotive, its JV with state-owned BAIC Group.

General Motors Confirms $300 Million Investment in Michigan Plant for its Next EV

​General Motors today announced is investing $300 million in its Orion Township, Michigan, assembly plant to produce a new electric vehicle. The announcement is part of GM’s new commitment to invest a total of $1.8 billion in its United States manufacturing operations

Waymo Preparing to Open Additional Tech Service Center in Arizona

In an effort to keep up with its tremendous growth, Waymo announced that it will open a technical service center in Mesa, Arizona that will measure in at 85,000 square feet.

NVIDIA Announces ‘DRIVE AP2X’ 9.0, its Latest Level-2 Autonomous Driving Platform

NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang delivered the opening keynote at this week’s annual GPU Technology Conference in San Jose, California to announce some of the company’s latest products and breakthroughs in fields such as autonomous driving, artificial intelligence and deep-learning. Among the highlights this year was the announcement of Nvidia’s latest autonomous driving platform called DRIVE AP2X, a complete level-2 autonomous driving platform.

Tesla Sues Autonomous Driving Startup Zoox & Chinese EV Startup XPENG for Trade Secret Theft

On Wednesday, Tesla Inc. sued former employees of both Zoox and Xiaopeng Motors, accusing them of trade secrets theft related to autonomous vehicle technology. The pair of lawsuits was filed in U.S. District Court of Northern California in San Jose.

President Donald Trump Isn’t a Fan of Autonomous Cars

“I don’t trust some computer to drive me around,” Trump told golf club members at his Bedminster club in 2017.

Volvo to Install Sensors & Cameras in Upcoming Models to Prevent Impaired Driving

Swedish automaker Volvo Cars has come up with a new solution to prevent drivers from operating a vehicle while intoxicated. The automaker announced today it will introduce an in-vehicle system using cameras in the passenger compartment to monitor a driver’s behavior and detect if they are impaired.

Nvidia Proposes Self-Driving License for Autonomous Vehicles

At its GPU Technology Conference, Nvidia announced that it’s working with German standards body TUV SUD to come out with a driver’s license for autonomous cars. The company also announced all of the details behind its new Drive AP2X 9.0 platform.

TuSimple Develops a Long-Range Camera for Autonomous Trucks That Works at Night

At this week’s Nvidia’s annual GPU Technology Conference in San Jose the company announced a night vision upgrade to its long-range camera-based perception system. The new feature will allow autonomous trucks to operate day and night, increasing the utilization and safety of truck fleets.

NVIDIA to Partner with Toyota Research Institute AD to Develop Self-Driving Vehicles

NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang delivered the opening keynote at Nvidia’s annual GTC conference in Silicon Valley on Monday to share some of the advanced projects his company is working on. Among yesterday's major announcements is a new partnership between Nvidia and the Toyota Research Institute Advanced Development (TRI-AD) to develop, train and validate self-driving vehicles.