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Deadly crash raises questions about Uber self-driving system
March 22, 2018 Tom Krisher and Jacques Billeaud – THE ASSOCIATED PRESSTEMPE, Ariz. – Video of a deadly self-driving vehicle crash in suburban Phoenix shows a pedestrian walking from a darkened area onto a street just moments before an Uber SUV strikes her. The lights on the SUV didn’t illuminate 49-year-old…
Why it costs more to fix your insured’s car (Hint: it’s not just the gadgets)
February 20, 2018 by Jason ContantAddressing the entire vehicle safety system after an auto collision, and not just one component like a sensor, may be contributing to longer auto repair times and higher costs for insurers, Mitchell International said Thursday. Jerry Gastineau, content manager with…
Why driving safety tech doesn’t cut claims costs – yet
February 19, 2018 by Greg MeckbachSensor and computer technologies are supposed to make traffic safer but are indirectly increasing insurance claims costs, the head of Canada’s Number 2 insurer warns. Aviva Canada has observed a “double-digit” increase (meaning more than 10%) in property damage costs…
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles to join BMW, Intel and Mobileye in developing autonomous driving platform
August 18, 2017 by Canadian UnderwriterBMW Group, Intel and Mobileye (an Intel company) announced earlier this week that they have signed a memorandum of understanding with the intention for Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) to be the first automaker to join them in developing a “world-leading,…
Lyft forms own autonomous vehicle unit, will open network
July 24, 2017 The Associated PressDETROIT – Lyft said Friday that it is setting up its own unit to develop autonomous vehicle technology, but its approach will be different from other companies and partnerships working on self-driving cars. The San Francisco-based ride-hailing service said it…
In first-of-its kind collaboration, Google to integrate self-driving technology into 2017 Chrysler minivan
May 6, 2016 by Canadian UnderwriterFor the first time, Google has announced that it will work directly with an automaker to integrate its self-driving system, including sensors and software, into a passenger vehicle. Earlier this week, Google said that it will integrate its self-driving technology…