Why a former VW exec predicts steering wheels will be optional by mid-decade

Audi Grandsphere interior without a steering wheel — The Audi Grandsphere concept is the latest model to show an interior without a steering wheel, which gets stowed when the car is driving itself.

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Former Volkswagen and Apple executive Johann Jungwirth is bullish about the future for autonomous vehicles.

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GM promotes Duncan Aldred to president of North America

The automaker said Aldred’s appointment is effective immediately. He will report to Rory Harvey, GM’s president of global markets.

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GM promotes Duncan Aldred to president of North America

In the shadow of China’s military, Taiwan’s globally critical suppliers keep working

In the shadow of China’s military, Taiwan’s globally critical suppliers keep working

After years of stalling out, autonomous driving appears to be on the comeback trail

After years of stalling out, autonomous driving appears to be on the comeback trail

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