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Google-bred Waymo aims to shift robotic cars into next gear

Auto Tech October 31, 2017

Google-bred Waymo aims to shift robotic cars into next gear

Google's self-driving car spin-off is accelerating efforts to convince the public that its technology is almost ready to safely transport people without any human assistance at all.

GM settles California suit over alleged defects concealment

Safety October 30, 2017

GM settles California suit over alleged defects concealment

General Motors has agreed to a $13.9 million settlement with Orange County, California, after prosecutors accused the auto giant of concealing serious safety defects to avoid costly recalls and part replacements.

Feds probe reports of Ford Fusion steering wheels detaching

Safety October 27, 2017

Feds probe reports of Ford Fusion steering wheels detaching

U.S. regulators are investigating complaints that steering wheels can come loose or fall off in the Ford Fusion, a midsize sedan.

Maserati driver gets 25 years for fatal 134 mph drunk driving crash

Safety October 27, 2017

Maserati driver gets 25 years for fatal 134 mph drunk driving crash

A man who was a member of the US Coast Guard and pleaded no contest to murder charges in a fatal crash while driving a Maserati under the influence was sentenced on Thursday for the crimes.

Bighorn sheep jumps off hill, lands on car in Washington

Safety October 26, 2017

Bighorn sheep jumps off hill, lands on car in Washington

A driver in Washington state escaped injury when a bighorn sheep jumped from a hillside and landed on his car.

Paul Walker's daughter reaches settlement with Porsche in dad's wrongful death lawsuit

In Court October 26, 2017

Paul Walker's daughter reaches settlement with Porsche in dad's wrongful death lawsuit

Paul Walker’s daughter, Meadow, 18, has reached an agreement with Porsche over her father’s death.

Shape-shifting pedestrian-friendly Flesby II concept car has airbags on the outside

Auto Tech October 25, 2017

Shape-shifting pedestrian-friendly Flesby II concept car has airbags on the outside

Rubber baby buggy bumpers have nothing on this.

Honolulu ban on texting while crossing the street now in effect

Safety October 25, 2017

Honolulu ban on texting while crossing the street now in effect

Honolulu began enforcing a new law on Wednesday that bans the practice of viewing a “mobile electronic device” while crossing a street or highway.

Canadian man fined for singing '90s dance tune in car

Safety October 24, 2017

Canadian man fined for singing '90s dance tune in car

A Canadian man's decision to belt out a 1990s dance hit while inside his car has landed him a $149 ticket for being too loud in public.

Stolen car chase ends with phony kidnapping claim

Safety October 23, 2017

Stolen car chase ends with phony kidnapping claim

A stolen car sighting in the middle of the night on Oct 19 turned into a very wild ride for Oklahoma City police.