Despite Safety Concerns, Nearly Half Of U.S. Consumers Look Forward To Driverless Cars
New data shows that 43 percent of U.S. consumers would buy or ride in autonomous vehicles if they were broadly available today, according to the survey released by Altman Vilandrie & Co. However, the survey also reveals widespread concerns about the safety of self-driving cars.
MEMA-Commissioned Study: Nearly 10,000 Deaths Could Be Prevented With Greater Use Of Driver Assistance Technologies
A new study from The Boston Consulting Group shows that advanced driver assistance systems could avert almost 30 percent of crashes, but stakeholders must take action to spur increased advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) adoption. If widely adopted, ADAS could generate tremendous benefits to society, sharply reducing the number, cost and severity of automotive accidents, says a new study from The Boston Consulting Group (BCG).
Electrifying The Next Generation of Techs
How better to build excitement about this industry’s future than by showcasing the exciting vehicles already here?
Welcome To 2035 – What Things Might Look Like
The future is what we make it. We need to start addressing technology now so 2035 becomes a bright future.
Self Driving Cars On Road By 2021
Mercedes-Benz, Tesla and GM all have autonomous vehicles in the works for next year.
Embracing Artificial Intelligence In Auto Repair Shops
Also known as “AI,” the technology that enables computers to learn and respond for themselves and accomplish tasks without human guidance has made tremendous strides in recent years and is now poised to have a significant impact on all aspects of society, including the automotive repair industry.
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.
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.
Automotive Trends: A Mostly Positive Outlook For The Aftermarket
The looming shift to autonomous technology is one of five trends that Seng highlighted in his AAPEX presentation, “Five Trends in Five Minutes: Key Trends Impacting the North American Automotive Aftermarket.”
FTC And NHTSA Hold Joint Workshop On Connected Cars
The program included panel discussions on connected vehicles, cybersecurity and individual privacy. During the discussions, the panelists weighed the benefits of self-driving technologies against the potential risks.
