U.S. regulators want public"s view on cars with no steering wheel, brakes
U.S. regulators will ask the public if robotic cars should be allowed on streets without steering wheels or brake pedals as they try to set the first legal boundaries for their design in the world's second vehicle largest market......»»
Hyundai will sell a production version of its Prophecy electric concept car, which has joysticks instead of a steering wheel — see inside
Hyundai Hyundai will sell a version of the Prophecy concept car it revealed earlier this year, a Hyundai executive told Auto Express. Concept cars often show an exag.....»»
Hyundai put joysticks instead of a steering wheel in its new electric concept car, which looks like a mashup between a Porsche and a Tesla
Hyundai Hyundai has a new concept car out, which the automaker is calling the Prophecy. Concept cars often show an exaggerated version of where an automaker wants to go in the future, hence this one's n.....»»
U.S. regulators to rate new auto tech, but Europe leads in safety testing
Autopilot, Super Cruise and Drive Pilot are different names given to technology that automates steering and braking in a growing number of vehicles, but none of it can safely "pilot" cars without regular human intervention......»»
Cars Of The Future: No Steering Wheel Or Mechanical Engines
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GM faces pushback on U.S. self-driving vehicle plan
General Motors Co faces pushback over its request that U.S. regulators waive some automobile safety standards to make it possible to deploy a ride-sharing fleet of driverless cars without steering wheels or other human controls......»»
U.S. seeks input on GM petition to deploy cars without steering wheels
The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said Friday it was seeking public comment on General Motors' 15-month-old petition seeking approval to deploy a limited number vehicles on U.S. roads without steering wheels or other human controls......»»
Self-Driving Cars and Humans Are On a Collision Course | Opinion
For human drivers, vision is king. But what drivers see depends on how they move the car: Braking, accelerating and steering change the car’s position and thereby the driver’s view......»»
Volvo Extends CEO"s Contract as It Hits Brakes on IPO
Volvo Cars has extended the contract of its chief executive for two years amid growing uncertainties over plans by the company’s Chinese owner to take the Swedish premium car brand public......»»
Quarterly reports here for at least the near term: SEC chairman
It’s unlikely that regulators will let public companies switch to six- from three-month reporting periods, Securities and Exchange Commission Chairman Jay Clayton said, despite President Donald... To view the full story, click the title link......»»
Driverless Cars
The steering wheel may be about to come out of the car. When it does, will passengers get in? Autonomous cars are no longer a technological fantasy. The first robo-taxis with no human minder are scheduled to start rolling through Phoenix befor.....»»
Alphabet"s Waymo first to test driverless cars in California without human drivers
Alphabet Inc.'s driverless-car unit Waymo has been granted the first permit to test autonomous cars on California public roads without drivers behind the wheel, the state's D.....»»
Judge hits brakes on for-hire-car surcharge in Manhattan
A state Supreme Court judge hearing a lawsuit brought by a group of taxi owners and drivers has delayed the implementation of a surcharge on for-hire cars traveling in much of Manhattan that was... To view the full story, click the title link......»»
Subaru Shuts Factories Over a Steering Part Defect
Separately, Volvo recalls 200,000 cars. A single power-steering part has put the brakes on Subaru’.....»»
Elon Musk is waging war on multiple fronts — and now Australia is in the firing line
Elon Musk is no stranger to spats with public figures, but he's also been going into battle with judges, regulators, and politicians around the world. Elon Musk.Anna Webber/Variety/Getty ImagesElon Musk is clashing with multiple gover.....»»
IPO Report: Figs IPO: 5 things to know about the healthcare apparel company before it goes public
Figs Inc., an apparel and lifestyle company for healthcare workers, has filed to take the company public, eight years after the co-founders started the company by selling products out of their cars......»»
Autoliv to construct new steering wheel manufacturing plant in Mexico
See the rest of the story here. Theflyonthewall.com provides the latest financial news as it breaks. Known as a leader in market intelligence, The Fl.....»»
The Wall Street Journal: Walmart drops mask requirement for vaccinated workers and customers
American companies began to rethink their requirements for face masks after federal health regulators relaxed their guidelines this week, and on Friday Walmart Inc. made the first big move to bend to the new view......»»
Duke Energy challenges "stranded cost" report as SC regulators seek guidance on power plant plan
On the third day of testimony Wednesday on Duke Energy’s long-term plant construction plans, some members of the S.C. Public Service Commission clearly struggled with their role in the hearings......»»
Ant Troubles Not Over? Jack Ma"s Relations With Regulators Said To Be Under Beijing Scrutiny
Alibaba Group Holdings Ltd (NYSE: BABA)-backed Ant Group is under fresh regulatory scrutiny as China is now probing how the ace entrepreneur Jack Ma won quick approvals for the stock’s initial public offering last year, The Wall Street Journal read more.....»»
Tesla breaks with local authorities, claims person was in the driver’s seat during fatal crash in Texas
A Tesla executive said the steering wheel was “deformed” and all of the car’s seat belts were unbuckled......»»