Aurora Innovation, Driverless Car Start-Up, Announces Transactions with Hyundai and VW
Posted on Jan 5, 2018 in Industry News, Technology Impacting Auto Insurance | Comments Off on Aurora Innovation, Driverless Car Start-Up, Announces Transactions with Hyundai and VW
Both VW and Hyundai have announced deals with Aurora Innovation, a driverless car start-up from a former Tesla Autopilot program director. Although there were few details released about the nature of the deals, both VW and Hyundai have expressed a desire to roll out their autonomous vehicles. Hyundai, for example, has said that it is aiming for a roll-out of autonomous vehicles by the...
The Question of Liability in Autonomous Vehicle Crashes
Posted on Apr 18, 2017 in Industry News, Insurance Regulation, Technology Impacting Auto Insurance | Comments Off on The Question of Liability in Autonomous Vehicle Crashes
Despite the ongoing development of autonomous vehicles, and the push to get autonomous vehicles on the road, there are still many questions about who can be held liable in the event of an accident. For example, while a consumer safety group believes that automakers should assume responsibility, automakers have argued that the issue is covered by state insurance laws determining...
Test Driving Mobileye’s Autonomous Vehicle
Posted on Mar 13, 2017 in Industry News | Comments Off on Test Driving Mobileye’s Autonomous Vehicle
Mobileye, an Israeli tech company, is one of the leading companies in developing autonomous vehicles and was recently purchased by Intel for $15 billion. It provides Advanced Assistance Systems for two dozen international automobile manufacturers, and has its own prototype. This prototype, which is not fully self-driving, has eight cameras and an interior filled with laptop, satellite...
Uber Signs Deal With German Automaker Daimler AG
Posted on Feb 2, 2017 in Industry News, Technology Impacting Auto Insurance | Comments Off on Uber Signs Deal With German Automaker Daimler AG
Uber Technologies Inc. has partnered with Germany’s Daimler AG, the maker of Mercedes-Benz vehicles and the first automaker to sign a deal with Uber, in its attempt to build a fleet of autonomous vehicles. Although Uber has devoted many resources to developing autonomous vehicles, deals with auto makers are “crucial” to the company because it has no experience in manufacturing. This...
California Issues Permits for Driverless Vehicle Testing to Valeo and Wheego
Posted on Oct 11, 2016 in Industry News, Technology Impacting Auto Insurance | Comments Off on California Issues Permits for Driverless Vehicle Testing to Valeo and Wheego
The California Department of Motor Vehicles recently issued driverless vehicle testing permits to Valeo North America and Wheego Electric Cars Inc. Among those in the industry, the issuance of testing permits is a sign as to which companies are making the most progress. The permits for Valeo and Wheego allow programs for one vehicle operated by up to four people. Valeo is an auto parts...
