Self Driving Car

Automated cars being tested in Buffalo

The consumer automotive resource Edmunds predicts self-driving cars are decades away from being commercially available to ordinary Americans.  But Buffalo drivers can get a glimpse...

Self-Driving Cars: Autonomous Car Liability

A 2020 AAA survey of attitudes on automated vehicles found that only 12 percent of drivers would trust riding in a self-driving car.  Most drivers...

Ethics of Autonomous Vehicles

As we have covered in these pages, the roadways of the future will likely be populated with more and more autonomous vehicles. Autonomy is a...

Self-Driving Cars and the Impact on Society Part 2

Many people are familiar with the term “negligence.” It is probably accurate to say, in a colloquial sense, that a driver who rear ends the...

Who is Responsible When a “Self-Driving” Car is in an Accident?

As technology continues its march toward “driverless” cars, the list of people and companies who may be legally liable for accidents involving such vehicles –...

New Government Data Sheds Light on Tesla Self-Driving Car Safety

The United States Department of Transportation (DOT) aims to improve roadway safety. One of its agencies, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), recently published...

Which Cars Have Self-Driving Features?

Self-driving car technology is evolving. Most vehicles on the road are only partially autonomous; they have driving-assistance features that help with braking, steering, and other...

Tesla Recalls More than 1 Million Vehicles Over a Fault with Its Automatic Windows 

Tesla is recalling more than 1 million vehicles in the United States because of a problem with their automatic windows, according to the National Highway...

Will Autonomous Cars Reduce Accidents? 

Car designers and drivers want autonomous vehicles (AVs) that make crashes a thing of the past.   Some observers believe self-driving cars will prevent many crashes....