Despite its advanced computing power, the Mustang will be powered by a period-correct 289 V8 gasoline-powered engine originally rated at about 200 horsepower hooked to a three-speed transmission.
Volvo has chosen two Swedish families to help in real world testing of autonomous vehicles.
There are five levels of autonomous cars according to the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE). We are currently at level 1 where semi-autonomous, driver-assisted vehicles are common in the market.
Toyota has announced a five-year, (US) $35 million research program designed to support safe transition to the future of mobility.
Chrysler is adding 500 more Pacifica Hybrid minivans to its Waymo autonomous driving fleet.
Both Uber and Volvo will use the same base vehicle for the next stage of their own autonomous car strategies.
Nissan's Serena minivan will come equipped with the company's ProPILOT autonomous drive technology.
Wheels Editor Norris McDonald writes, that expectations of autonomous cars coming real soon have been accelerated because of television.
The term connected vehicles can have different meanings. A vehicle can be connected to the world of infotainment, to its surroundings and to other vehicles via on-board safety and driver assist system
Autonomous vehicle builders can also find different ways of subsidizing the vehicle itself.
