The automaker lied Early in August (2025), we put together a post that was essentially about who is liable if a self-driving car is involved in an accident. At the core of the piece was a very expensive settlement against Tesla. Now it turns out that the automaker lied about not having data from the …
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Where does liability lie in a self-driving accident?
Self-driving accident Several days ago, InsideEVs mused over a $240+ million verdict against Tesla rendered by a jury in Florida and what it would mean to the automotive industry. Who is liable in a self-driving accident? Tesla, which intends to appeal the verdict, continues on the one hand to call its Advanced Driver Assist System …
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Dodge ads hit at soulless, self driving cars
Self driving Dodge introduced its first electric vehicle (EV), the Charger, and on brand, markets the car on its performance. But what stands out in the advertising is the direct hit on the “soulless, self driving sleep pods” presented by other manufacturers. Its a clever tactic aimed squarely at Tesla, although they are not alone …
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Autonomous driving technology continues to creep forward
Autonomous driving Its been some time since we commented on autonomous driving. In fact, its been seven years. But the topic has seen a resurgence in the news of late, so its a moment to contemplate. The primary “driver” for the latest upswing is Tesla’s unveiling of its self-driving Robotaxi earlier this month (Oct. 2024). …
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A Plea to NHTSA to Simplify Nomenclature
Simplify, Simplify, Simplify! On February 14, 2018, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Deputy Administrator Heidi King testified before the House Subcommittee on Digital Commerce and Consumer Protection Committee on Energy and Commerce. Among the topics was NHTSA’s goal of safe testing and deployment of Automated Driving Systems, and in the question and answer session noted …
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Is Anyone Ready for a Self-driving Car?
Ready for a Self-driving? Evidently, according to reports, only a very few drivers are ready for a self driving car. In a recent newscast from Automotive News, Bloomberg was cited as a source saying that one half to three quarters of all drivers do not want a self-driving car. Parts supplier Robert Bosch stated that …
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A self driving safety conundrum
Self driving safety I found myself in an uncomfortable argument with a relative recently over self driving technology, or more precisely, self driving safety. It seems he has a difficult time staying awake on the highway, and thought that a car that could drive itself would be a good safety move. I had a different …
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