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30-04-2025
- Automotive
- First Post
Americans can soon have driverless SUVs, Texas testing goes next level
Critics of self-driving technology say it remains vulnerable to cyberthreats, a lack of oversight and can lead to job reductions read more A revolution is underway in the USA's commercial driverless operations. For a change, Aurora Innovation, an autonomous trucking company, is planning to run its completely driverless semi-truck along a 200-mile stretch of I-45 between Dallas and Houston. So far, these companies have been testing their driverless technologies with backup safety drivers but this time, Aurora is going a step further. If the test remains successful, it can reshape the global trucking industry forever, and especially in the US where there is a shortage of skilled drivers. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD The Pittsburgh-based company has not shared much details about the project but it is expected to start rolling autonomous and driverless trucks slowly. It hopes to expand its fleet later, based on feedback and experiences. Volkswagen's big plans for autonomous vehicles German auto giant Volkswagen has also been working on self-driving technology for over a decade. Now, the company is set to launch its first driverless cars on Uber's ride service. This will begin with a robot taxi service for the public in Los Angeles in 2026. These vehicles will be electric minivans called VW ID Buzz. They will have special sensors and computer programs made by a part of VW called Moia that allow them to drive themselves. The longer version of the Buzz has space for at least seven people, so VW wants to get the most out of its ride service. The company plans to eventually have 'thousands' of these self-driving vehicles working in several cities across the US within the next ten years. VW will start trying out this service later in 2025. During this testing phase, there will still be human safety drivers in the cars. 'Volkswagen is not just a car manufacturer—we are shaping the future of mobility, and our collaboration with Uber accelerates that vision,' said Christian Senger, CEO of Volkswagen Autonomous Mobility, in a statement. 'What really sets us apart is our ability to combine the best of both worlds — high-volume manufacturing expertise with cutting-edge technology and a deep understanding of urban mobility needs.' Concerns Critics of self-driving technology say it remains vulnerable to cyberthreats, a lack of oversight and can lead to job reductions. 'It's absurd that AVs, which are unproven and unmanned, are given more latitude on American highways than professional drivers with years of experience like me are given,' Lewie Pugh, the group's executive vice president, said in an interview. Critics say while autonomous driving companies are self-regulated, drivers are subjected to several federal rules which make them more reliable. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD However, advocates say the driverless technology will help the industry, which remains strained by high driver turnover rates, supply chain inefficiencies and rising costs. 'The federal government is saying we have to move 50% more freight by 2050, but there's a shortage of drivers. How do I solve this puzzle with more freight to move and less drivers to do it?' said Jeff Farrah, CEO of the Autonomous Vehicle Industry Association.
Yahoo
03-04-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
These Cars Will See The Biggest Sales Drops In The U.S. Once Republican Tariffs Hit, According To Our Readers
Well, Republican tariffs are here to make basically every new vehicle more expensive. And since the supply chain is global, that includes vehicles assembled in the U.S., too. As a result, some vehicles are going to get a lot more difficult to sell, even if not all vehicles are affected in the same way. The Toyota Corolla, for example, may be the closest thing there is to a tariff-proof car. Sadly, the same can't be said for a whole lot of other cars currently sold here. On Tuesday, we asked which vehicles you thought would see the biggest drop in sales. Unfortunately for a few of you, we couldn't accept "all of them" as an answer, but individual brands still worked. RIP Lotus. We're gonna miss you. Let's take a look at some of the most popular answers, with the comment that generated the most discussion thrown in at the end, too, just for a little extra fun. Read more: Tesla Recalls Almost Every Car It's Sold In The US I think there's a decent likelihood Alfa Romeo just pulls out of the U.S. They are struggling even without the tariff. So that could be a 100% decrease in sales. Suggested by: Neal Richards VW ID Buzz, easy. It's already severely overpriced in the mid 60s. Paying an extra 25 percent on top of that is laughable. Suggested by: Robert Tesla's lineup. The anger at Trump and Musk over these insane policies and the damage they are causing will probably last longer than the actual policies will. Suggested by: Connor Paull Ford Maverick will take a big hit. Mav has been going up and up in price every year and with the tariff the price will now be near the same as the larger US built full mid and full sized competition. Suggested by: copperhead Polestar 2. They are 100% made in China and are hatchbacks. The Polestar 3 is made in SC and is an SUV. I cannot see the 2 doing better than the 3. Suggested by: PostOMatic2000 Probably any car that sells in small numbers already. If a car brand isn't popular now, higher prices won't make it more popular. Mitsubishi is probably done Suggested by: Jimboy Junio If the tarrifs hit Europe, Audi is going to have a rough time. Suggested by: BuddyS From what my local Mazda dealer told me the Mazda CX-5 is going to be a hard sell as it will be priced over the CX-5O with the tariffs. Suggested by: Stinky Stu The hornet and toenail. No Jeep Avenger. Bye DS. Suggested by: Ken They are American tariffs. Have nothing to do with a political party. We are one nation. Rules apply to anyone equally. Division is not necessary unless your goal is instability. Cue the whataboutism now about instability. And you are justified. But know that it's not solving anything, just making the country worse. Suggested by: HerbsComingSoon Want more like this? Join the Jalopnik newsletter to get the latest auto news sent straight to your inbox... Read the original article on Jalopnik.
