SAN FRANCISCO—Apple may not become an automaker, but it still wants to develop its own self-driving technology. The iPhone-maker’s automotive project, long an open secret in Silicon Valley, is shifting to focus on creating the technology for…
SINGAPORE—The world’s first self-driving taxis began picking up passengers in Singapore starting Thursday. Select members of the public can hail a free ride through their smartphones in taxis operated by nuTonomy, an autonomous vehicle software startup. While…
Before hybrid and pure electric cars take over the roads to replace traditional gas-guzzlers, Nissan introduces what may very well be its last foray into gas engines, the first-ever production variable compression turbo (VC-T) engine. This new…
In celebration of National Heroes Day next week, Google Street View offers a “virtual tour” of different historical monuments in the country “that commemorate the triumphs and tragedies” of the heroes who have shaped national history. “The…
A shocking sight reminiscent of a scene from a disaster film happened in a busy Taiwanese intersection on Sunday, as thousands of people swarmed the streets to capture a rare creature from the famed augmented-reality game Pokémon…
After debuting the Drive PX2 in-car supercomputer at Consumer Electronics Show last January, NVIDIA is now unveiling the inner workings of the Parker system on a chip (SOC) that powers its in-car supercomputer. The processor is equipped with…
Car manufacturer Audi recently announced a feature of their upcoming cars that informs drivers when a traffic light is about to turn red or green. According to a report on MIT Technology Review, the new technology developed…
NEW YORK— Toyota said Tuesday it is investing in Uber, making it the latest car company to put money in a ride-hailing app. The Japanese company did not say how much the investment is worth. As part…
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