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Mercedes-Benz has signed a production agreement with Wayve. The AI software is intended to shape future driver assistance systems, but models, markets and launch date remain open.
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With FSD v14.3.9, Tesla is introducing an automatic collision evasion function that can briefly steer, brake or accelerate in an emergency – even when the human is driving manually.
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BMW is expanding its assistance systems with functions designed to prevent doors from being opened into the path of cyclists. In addition, automatic emergency braking is being designed for further hazardous situations.
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A 76-year-old woman was killed inside a Katy, Texas, home after a Tesla Model 3 crashed into the living room. The driver told investigators Autopilot was engaged, but the cause remains under investigation.
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XPeng’s new L03 is a coupe-SUV aimed at mainstream electric family crossovers, with a UK launch due next year and both EV and range-extender versions planned.
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A proposed class action argues that Tesla vehicles built with earlier Autopilot hardware cannot deliver the self-driving capability buyers say they paid for.
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Volkswagen’s reported decision to halt a major self-driving program signals a more cautious phase for autonomy spending as the automaker works through profit pressure, slower sales, and cost cuts.
Read moreTwo U.S. senators are asking Tesla to substantiate claims that Full Self-Driving is dramatically safer than human driving, raising broader questions about how driver-assistance safety data should be measured and marketed.
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