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Mercedes’ Autonomous Future Bus on the Streets of Amsterdam

Mercedes-Benz has just unveiled its latest creation. Called the Future Bus, the vehicle is equipped with self-driving technology adapted for city use. The German automaker did more than just unveil the first autonomous city bus, it tested it in a … Continue reading

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Another Tesla Crashes While Autopilot Activated

A Southfield art gallery owner told police that his 2016 Tesla Model X was on autopilot when it crashed into concrete divider and rolled over on the Pennsylvania Turnpike last week. Albert Scaglione, founder and CEO of a gallery in … Continue reading

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Man Sues Tesla Over Issues with his Model X

A Northern California man has recently filed a Lemon Law claim against Tesla, stating his car is unsafe to drive. Barrett Lyon, a 38 year old Internet enterpreneur, claimed the car maker must refund him $161,970 because his electric SUV … Continue reading

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The New Porsche Panamera is the World’s Fastest Diesel Car

Porsche says the new Panamera 4S Diesel is the world’s fastest road car. The Porsche Panamera has been around for more than 5 years. The four-door hatchback underwent a face lifting over three years ago. However, the new Panamera, officially … Continue reading

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Driver Dies in Crash While Using Tesla’s Autopilot

The first known self-driving car fatality was disclosed on Thursday evening. The tragic fatal accident involving a Tesla Model S on autopilot and a tractor trailer occurred on May 7 in Willingston, Florida. Joshua Brown, 40, a former Navy SEAL … Continue reading

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Rolls-Royce Unveils Its First Driverless Car Concept

Rolls-Royce Motor Cars unveiled its vision of “the future of luxury mobility” at a concept car event at the Roundhouse arts venue in north London a few days ago. The concept car is called Vision Next 100 and is the brainchild … Continue reading

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China’s Straddling Bus Design Will Beat Traffic Jams

China unveils futuristic transport concept- a bus that drives over cars. A Beijing company has unveiled an amazing concept elevated bus that travels above the other vehicles and could hold the key to solving the crazy traffic jams in the … Continue reading

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Google Veterans Plan to Put Autonomous Big Rigs on US Highways

Startup founded by former Google engineers aims to bring autonomous big-rig trucks into highways. Ottomotto is a startup, based in San Francisco, is founded by four ex-Google engineers, including long-time self-driving pioneer Anthony Levandowski, one of the founders of Google’s self-driving car program. … Continue reading

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Nissan Becomes the Controlling Shareholder in Mitsubishi Motors

Nissan is buying $2.2 billion controlling stake in Mitsubishi Motors and becomes the single largest shareholder in its smaller, scandal-hit rival. Nissan has agreed to buy a 34 percent stake in Mitsubishi Motors Corp as the second seeks outside capital … Continue reading

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LA to San Francisco in Just 30 Minutes- the Hyperloop One Step Closer to Reality

Elon Musk’s Hyperloop may be coming closer than ever to reality. One of two competing firms has released a video showing a magnetic technology dubbed the ‘Inductrack’ explaining how the system will provide “a cheaper and safer alternative” to regular … Continue reading

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