Category: Automotive

There really is no better place to show off the latest car technology than the racetrack, and there are few technologies as deserving of a demonstration as self-driving cars. That’s why it was so exciting last November when the Formula E bosses announced that there’s going to be a support series that consists entirely of self-driving cars. This Roborace… Continue reading Self-driving cars are making their way to racetracks

Self-driving cars have more than just technological obstacles to overcome before they become common on public roads, there’s also the matter of consumer interest and government regulation, both of which have a tendency to lag far behind technological advancement. That’s why Ford doesn’t expect to have self-driving cars on the road anytime soon, despite the fact that… Continue reading Ford’s self-driving car technology will be ready before 2020

Autonomous cars are the future of the automotive industry, but unfortunately for traditional automakers, it’s the technology industry that’s leading the charge in this area, meaning that these automakers must rely on companies like Apple and Google for their self-driving technology. Not wanting to have to rely on outsiders, many automakers have turned their attention… Continue reading General Motors just spent $1 billion on an autonomous car startup

Apple and Google want their software to power the vehicles of the future, but many automakers aren’t keen on allowing Silicon Valley to encroach on their territory. The problem is, the automotive industry doesn’t have the ability to develop high-quality autonomous driving and infotainment systems on its own, whereas the technology industry does, which is why… Continue reading BMW is preparing for a fight against Apple and Google