October 2024
Ride-sharing robopods are the future of cities
Self-driving, on-demand cars could change the way we move around cities and dramatically increase throughput of congested streets.
Why Elon Musk’s robotaxis will have to share the road – or disappear
The day after Tesla revealed its driverless Cybercab, the company’s stock dropped 9 per cent. Seismic shifts in transportation happen slowly.
Are you ready for a driverless taxi?
No steering wheel, no brake, no accelerator, no door handles: Musk says Tesla’s Cybercab will be in production before 2027 – and to cost less than $US30,000.
September 2024
Why is Australia stuck in the slow lane on driverless cars?
Australian regulations put a far higher bar on robot drivers than human ones. That makes little sense when it’s likely that the tech is already safer.
July 2024
No great leap to self-driving cars, just small steps
The head of Mercedes-Benz’s automation program admits self-driving is lagging, but says the tech is already bringing big gains in safety.
June 2024
‘Grandkids won’t learn to drive’: New driverless car push in Australia
Despite the spinning sensors and eerily self-turning steering wheel, self-driving vehicles quickly felt normal in our testing on the streets of San Francisco.
May 2024
How your electric car is watching your every move
Electric vehicle makers are among the worst offenders when it comes to protecting the personal data of their customers, and Privacy Commissioner Carly Kind is worried about it.
April 2024
Elon Musk’s robotaxi dreams plunge Tesla into chaos
Plans for a self-driving taxi are being prioritised over a cheaper Tesla that investors prefer, company insiders say.
January 2024
Why Kia spends $100m on the tennis
The Australian Open is a hotbed of branding and marketing during January as companies look to use it to kick off their year on top.
September 2023
Self-driving cars are a Silicon Valley fantasy that won’t work
Investors’ and politicians’ time would be better spent solving motorists’ real problems.
July 2023
I wanted to love driverless taxis, but then my ride took a sinister turn
San Francisco is being used as a living laboratory for robotaxis, with mixed results. A recent incident means it might be some time before I climb back into an autonomous vehicle.
June 2023
The shocking toll of Tesla’s Autopilot: 17 fatalities, 736 crashes
Tesla’s driver-assistance system, known as Autopilot, has been involved in far more crashes than previously reported.
February 2023
Eight big changes coming to EVs
From software and greater power to a new focus on traditional design and simplicity – here’s what’s shaping next-generation vehicles right now.
Mass redundancies at $300m driverless car start-up Baraja
Baraja, a heavily backed Australian driverless technology start-up valued at $300 million in 2021, has laid off a large chunk of its workforce.
January 2023
Musk faces SEC probe for role in Tesla self-driving claims
US regulators are investigating Elon Musk’s role in shaping Tesla Inc’s self-driving car claims.
December 2022
Smoothly driving towards the holy grail of self-driving
The 2023 Cadillac Escalade promises assistance rather than autonomy, but a highway test drive shows its remarkable capability is a step in the right direction.
May 2022
Why self-driving car pioneers are backing an Aussie start-up
Strong Compute, which allows AI developers to train their algorithms faster, has raised $11m from VCs and heavy hitters in the self-driving car space.
January 2022
My ride in a fully driverless car still required two humans
There’s a reason why robo-taxis are not ready to be unleashed on the public.
December 2021
Green cars full of vim and vigour are coming to Australia
Australia is an exciting test market for the new players propelled by the structural changes in the multitrillion-dollar car industry.
October 2021
It started in a tiny garage, now this car tech company is worth $300m
Six years ago, Peruvian Australian Federico Collarte had a light-bulb moment about what that many believe is the essential ingredient for self-driving vehicles.