Autonomous Driving
Car Accidents: Human Error vs. Failure in Technology
“Ninety-four percent of traffic accidents are caused by human error.” This supposed statistic has become a common refrain amongst the National Highway Traffic Safety Association, the state departments of transportation, automotive manufacturers, and major media outlets. But is this really true? It is not. In fact, not only is this statement false, it is dangerous.…
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Recall Round-Up November 10, 2021
Recall Round-Up: November 10, 2021 This edition of Recall Round-Up features recalls from Audi, Tesla, Kubota, and Yardline Play Systems & Gorilla Playsets. Audi issues recall covering nearly all 2022 models over backup camera malfunction. Due to a software error, Audi has announced that it is recalling most of its 2022 model year vehicles, some…
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Uber Suspends Autonomous Driving After Pedestrian Fatality
Uber Suspends Autonomous Driving After Pedestrian Fatality An Arizona pedestrian was struck and killed Sunday evening by an Uber vehicle operating in its self-driving mode. As a result, Uber has announced the suspension of autonomous driving vehicles in all test locations: Tempe, Pittsburgh, San Francisco, and Toronto. Although there was a safety driver in the…
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Motorcyclist Sues GM Over Self-Driving Crash
Motorcyclist Sues GM Over Self-Driving Crash A San Francisco motorcyclist is suing General Motors after he was struck on the highway by one of their self-driving vehicles, the GM Cruise AV. Self-driving vehicles, or autonomous vehicles, have been part of the automobile conversation for several years. We’ve seen prototypes from Google, Tesla and General Motors,…
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Autonomous Driving: When Truck Tailgating is a Good Thing
Autonomous Driving: When Truck Tailgating is a Good Thing By: Doreen Lundrigan Autonomous driving vehicles have been in the news more recently. As such, our future is looking much more ‘Jetsons’-like. While smart car technology is being implemented and placed in new cars, full automation is still many years away. What is much more current…
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