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PSA appoints marketing chief as North America expansion continues

Former Disney executive Lisa Mark will lead PSA's marketing strategy for North America as the automaker returns to the continent for the first time in nearly three decades.
Israeli startup Waycare cuts crashes, eyes expansion

Israeli startup Waycare offers evidence that plenty can be done in the near future to reduce the carnage on roads until more far-off safety technologies arrive.
Study finds new tech usually doesn't prevent pedestrian collisions

Study findings show just how far technology needs to improve to be a more comprehensive part of a solution.
Magna opens $50 million Michigan factory geared toward cameras

U.S. mandates for rearview visibility and the growth of advanced driver-assist systems has boosted demand for cameras in vehicles.
For Waymo user, convenience 1st, tech 2nd

A seasoned participant in the company's early-rider program finds the self-driving experience is improving on several levels.
How safe do self-driving vehicles need to be?

Defining what may be acceptable in the realm of automotive safety remains an arduous task that cuts across areas such as technical, legal, regulatory, cultural and perhaps even medical.
Why Level 3 automated technology has failed to take hold

Level 3 automated technology was once touted as a logical step toward a full autonomy. Today, some OEMs are considering skipping that step altogether. What went wrong?
Nvidia, Volvo forge partnership for AV trucks

Volvo Group and Nvidia have outlined an agreement to develop autonomous technology for the trucking industry.
Do AVs really drive safer than humans?

A patent application details a way to determine the safety-related performance of autonomous vehicles, then benchmarks the performance against that of human-driven autos on the same stretches of road.
Russia's Yandex plans bold step for self-driving cars

Russian company Yandex intends to remove human safety drivers from five of its autonomous vehicles operating in the city of Innopolis and conduct completely driverless commercial operations.
Renault, Nissan partner with Waymo for self-driving vehicles

Waymo's agreement with Renault and Nissan to explore driverless services pairs a leader in self-driving technology with the world's largest automotive alliance.
Ford's AV business gets insights from airlines

In a self-driving future, Ford may operate more like an airline than a traditional automaker.
Hyundai adds to Aurora's latest funding round

Hyundai Motor and Aurora will work together to develop autonomous driving systems for use in Hyundai and Kia vehicles.
Fiat Chrysler partners with Aurora on self-driving tech

Fiat Chrysler and self-driving systems provider Aurora Innovation will work together to develop and deploy autonomous technology on commercial vehicles.
Toyota targets another $100 million for startups

The venture-capital arm of Toyota Research Institute said it will open a second $100 million fund dedicated to pursuing investments in early-stage startups in the artificial intelligence and mobility industries.