Google computers can qualify as drivers says USUS vehicle safety regulators have said the artificial intelligence system piloting a self-driving Google car could be considered the driver under federal law, a major step toward ultimately winning approval for autonomous vehicles on the roads. More… |
US auto safety regulators fine Fiat Chrysler record $105mThe US auto safety watchdog, toughening its stance against manufacturer defects, announced on Sunday a record $105 million in fines against Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV over lapses in safety recalls involving millions of vehicles. More… |
US auto safety regulators fine Fiat Chrysler record $105mThe US auto safety watchdog, toughening its stance against manufacturer defects, announced on Sunday a record $105 million in fines against Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV over lapses in safety recalls involving millions of vehicles. More… |
New Chevrolet, GMC trucks score top on safetyThe 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and High Country and the GMC Sierra and Sierra Denali 1500 have been accorded the highest possible five-star Overall Vehicle Score for safety. They became the first pickup trucks to receive the to More… |
Three 2013 Ford models win top safety ratingThree Ford Motor Company vehicles – the 2013 Ford Taurus, Ford Explorer and Lincoln MKS – earned a top safety rating from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). These vehicles earned a five-star Ov More… |
Toyota ‘appears to have dismissed failures’Toyota Motor appeared to have "consistently dismissed" the possibility that electronic throttle failures could cause unintended acceleration, according to lawmakers who also questioned statements by the company on its big recalls. US Repre More… |
Ford SUVs earn 5-star safety ratingsThe 2009 Ford Escape and Mercury Mariner compact SUVs added to Ford's leading number of top-safety rated vehicles by earning five stars in each of the US government's crash-worthiness tests. Both Ford Escape and Mercury Mariner ear More… |