News September 9, 2016 Hands off! 2017 Mercedes-Benz E300 Test Drive You still have to keep your eyes on the road. But keeping your hands on the wheel? That’s becoming optional.
News September 8, 2016 Tesla says Autopilot system not to blame for Dutch crash The 53-year-old driver of the electric sedan died Wednesday when his car smashed into a tree.
News September 7, 2016 Driver dies as Tesla slams into tree in central Dutch town Police are investigating the cause of the early morning accident.
News September 6, 2016 General Motors settles 2 bellwether ignition switch cases Legal troubles far from over.
Auto Tech September 6, 2016 Google's self-driving cars will soon be able to detect police vehicles If Google's new patent is any indication, it may save you from traffic tickets, too.
News September 6, 2016 Russian road safety experts employ topless women to hold speed limit signs Eyes on the road?
Transportation August 30, 2016 Truck carrying Takata inflators explodes in Texas, killing woman Air bag maker Takata Corp.'s troubles worsened Monday as the company confirmed that a truck carrying its inflators and a volatile chemical exploded last week in a Texas border town, killing a woman and injuring four others.
News August 26, 2016 US wants to force lower speeds on truck and bus drivers Regulators are considering a cap of 60, 65 or 68 miles per hour, though that could change.
Safety July 13, 2016 Ruling clears way for death, injury lawsuits against General Motors A federal appeals court ruling that General Motors can't use its 2009 bankruptcy to fend off lawsuits over faulty and dangerous ignition switches exposes the automaker to billions in additional liabilities, according to legal experts.
Auto Tech June 24, 2016 Ex-Apple employees' Pearl RearView backup camera makes your dumb car smart Turns your iPhone into a safety device.