J.D. Power Examines Understanding Of Self-Driving Vehicles
The study index is based on six unique attributes of consumer comfort with fully automated, self-driving vehicles.
Safety Concerns With Self-Driving Vehicles Addressed During US Senate Committee Hearing
Pointing to a fatal Uber crash last year, a U.S. Senate committee recently focused on how to best address safety challenges involving autonomous vehicles (AVs) during a recent hearing. A self-driving Uber car in Tempe, Arizona, struck and killed a woman in 2018.
Study: Hacked Autonomous Cars Would Cause Chaos
Skanda Vivek, a postdoctoral researcher at the Georgia Institute of Technology, recently presented the findings of his new paper where he argues that internet-connected autonomous vehicles are not only hackable but that hacking even a small percentage of the self-driving cars currently on the road in the U.S.’s largest city could completely stop the flow of traffic and impede the effectiveness of emergency vehicles.
Safety, Time Savings Top U.S. Drivers’ Wish List For Connected Vehicles
A recent survey of 1,500 U.S. drivers reveals car owners want more sophisticated features in the areas of safety, time savings, maintenance, cost reduction and driving experience from their connected vehicles.
Ford Partners With Walmart, Postmates To Test Autonomous Grocery Delivery
Ford has already completed more than 1,000 deliveries as part of the initial phases of building up its self-driving business.
More Than 70M Battery-Electric Vehicles Will Be Sold Globally In 2032
The Information Trends market research report says China will dominate the market with more than half of global sales.
Autonomous Vehicle Legislation Stalled By Senate Democrats
The legislation, which establishes a regulatory framework for fully autonomous vehicles operating on American roads, contains an amendment sponsored by Sen. James Inhofe (R-Okla.) and supported by the Auto Care Association that would create a federal advisory committee to provide recommendations to Congress on consumer control of vehicle data.
IHS Markit Forecast: Autonomous Vehicle Sales To Surpass 33M Annually In 2040
The forecast also projects that autonomous mobility will be enabled in more than 26 percent of new car sales by that date.
Ridesharing Won’t Displace Consumers’ Affinity For Personal Vehicles
The rise of alternate transportation options for consumers like Uber and Lyft, along with the advancement of autonomous vehicle technology, might be viewed by some as a threat to personal vehicle transportation. In fact, some OEMs have expressed concern about the impact that increased usage of these options will have on consumers’ interest in purchasing vehicles in the future, says Mary DellaValle, editor of Shop Owner magazine.
Survey Finds Varied Autonomy And Safety Technology Preferences For New Vehicles, IHS Markit Says
Study shows new consumer preferences for autonomy and other advanced mobility solutions vary widely by age and region.
