Self-Driving Cars

A self-driving car, also known as an autonomous car, driverless car, or robotic car, is a vehicle that is capable of sensing its environment and moving safely with little or no human input.

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Automakers Rev Up Venture Capital Engine With 38 Investments in 2017
Automakers Rev Up Venture Capital Engine With 38 Investments in 2017
January 19, 2018  |  Investments

Automakers that want in on ridesharing, self-driving cars or innovative car financing options aren’t always developing their own technologies or starting their own ventures. Some...

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Domino’s CEO Sees Future In Autonomous Delivery
Domino’s CEO Sees Future In Autonomous Delivery
January 18, 2018  |  Retail

In the future of fast food, Domino’s Pizza’s CEO Patrick Doyle sees more voice orders from customers and deliveries from autonomous cars, he said in a...

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BlackBerry’s Jarvis Pitched To Auto OEMs As Cybersecurity Savior
BlackBerry’s Jarvis Pitched To Auto OEMs As Cybersecurity Savior
January 16, 2018  |  Safety and Security

BlackBerry is looking to boost business through the release of new cybersecurity software specifically designed for self-driving cars. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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The Connected Car Race Kicks Into High Gear At CES
The Connected Car Race Kicks Into High Gear At CES
January 10, 2018  |  Mobile Order Ahead

It’s hard to look at the explosion of order-ahead capabilities for coffee, food and even groceries, and to think, “Now that is a concept that is failing...

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Ford Jumps Into Autonomous Deliveries With Postmates
Ford Jumps Into Autonomous Deliveries With Postmates
January 10, 2018  |  Partnerships / Acquisitions

In an effort to reposition itself as a mobility company, Ford is launching a new partnership with Postmates to test its self-driving technology for deliveries,...

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NEW REPORT: Connected Cars Drive $212B Annually In Commerce Spend
NEW REPORT: Connected Cars Drive $212B Annually In Commerce Spend
January 08, 2018  |  Intelligence of Things

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Baidu Partnership Aims To Put Blackberry In The Driver’s Seat
Baidu Partnership Aims To Put Blackberry In The Driver’s Seat
January 04, 2018  |  Partnerships / Acquisitions

BlackBerry, the Canadian maker of mobile devices, is teaming up with Baidu, the Chinese internet search giant, to create self-driving car technology, according to news...

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Lyft Tests Self-Driving Cars In Boston
Lyft Tests Self-Driving Cars In Boston
December 07, 2017  |  Ridesharing

Lyft has started its self-driving car pilot with the self-driving car company nuTonomy, matching its riders with autonomous vehicles in parts of Boston. Get the...

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Uber To Buy Up To 24K Autonomous Vehicles From Volvo
Uber To Buy Up To 24K Autonomous Vehicles From Volvo
November 21, 2017  |  Partnerships / Acquisitions

Volvo, the vehicle manufacturer, announced Monday (Nov. 20) that it inked a deal with Uber, the ride-hailing app company, to sell it tens of thousands...

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