Autonomous cars Coverage

Tesla cuts the price of its "Full Self Driving" system by a third to $8,000

Tesla knocked roughly a third off the price of its “Full Self Driving” system — which can’t drive itself and so drivers must remain alert and be ready to intervene — to $8,000 from $12,000, according to the company website.

Tesla cuts the price of its "Full Self Driving" system by a third to $8,000

NEW YORK (AP) — Tesla knocked roughly a third off the price of its “Full Self Driving” system — which can’t drive itself and so drivers must remain alert and be ready to intervene — to $8,000 from $12,000, according to the company website.

The Associated Press

Fourth traffic light proposed for self-driving cars to improve traffic flow

North Carolina State University researchers conducted a study that found adding a fourth light to improve traffic flow at intersections. It also involves self-driving cars.

Shelle Jackson, WRAL reporter

Fourth traffic light could improve travel time for drivers and pedestrians, NC State study shows

North Carolina State University researchers conducted a study that would add a fourth light to improve traffic flow at intersections, involving self-driving cars.

Tests: Driving assist features don't make drivers safer

The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety rated 14 automated driving systems and found that many don't do enough to stop drivers from being distracted or keep them from turning off key safety features.

GM's Cruise begins testing all-electric driverless taxis in Raleigh

Driverless taxi company testing cars on Raleigh roads

General Motors' all-electric driverless car company Cruise announced Tuesday it started its initial testing phase in Raleigh.

GM's Cruise begins testing all-electric driverless taxis in Raleigh

General Motors' all-electric driverless car company Cruise announced Tuesday it started its initial testing phase in Raleigh.

Matt Talhelm, WRAL reporter

Fed regulators want Tesla's data about changes made in 'Autopilot'

The request is part of a larger investigation into why Teslas operating on Autopilot have struck emergency vehicles that are stopped along highways while they are responding to other incidents. It covers all versions of automated driving system including “Full Self-Driving,” which is being tested on public roads by Tesla owners.

Eyes left, eyes right - These new BMWs will shift lanes where you look

In the new BMW 5-series sedan, unveiled Wednesday by the German luxury automaker, drivers will be able to change lanes on the highway just by looking to the side.

Cary town leaders test autonomous, eco-friendly shuttle

The project promotes the shared mobility option for people who use the GoCary routes

Cary launches self-driving shuttle

Cary launched a self-driving shuttle in Bond Metro Park to demonstrate the future of public transportation.

Driver-less shuttle offers rides in Cary's Bond Metro Park

On Tuesday, local and state officials celebrated the launch of a self-driving shuttle, which will be used to demonstrate the future of public transportation.

Ford seeks patent to repossess cars remotely

Ford seeks patent to repossess cars remotely

If owners ignore warnings about missed payments, the system starts by disabling features such as GPS, air conditioning, cruise control and the radio.

CNN Newsource

Red means stop, green means go, but NCSU researchers propose fourth signal color for autonomous vehicles

Transportation engineers at NC State are proposing a “white light” for traffic signals, which would enable autonomous vehicles to help control traffic flow.

NC State researchers work on future of self-driving cars

The days when you can sit in your car and let a computer do the driving may not be as far in the future as you think.

NC State researchers help design safer, more efficient travel

The days when you can sit in your car and let a computer do the driving may not be as far in the future as you think. NC State researchers have developed computer simulations with the goal of moving cars safely and more efficiently.

Rick Armstrong, WRAL photojournalist

Self-driving taxis could take the streets

One company is blazing new trails by becoming the first to operate a fully autonomous robo-taxi service.

Apple Car rumors: Self-driving vehicle could have 4 facing seats, no steering wheel, much more

The Information's Wayne Ma today published an in-depth report reflecting on Apple's struggles to build a self-driving electric vehicle, including technical challenges and several leadership changes since the project began around eight years ago.

Self-driving and driver-assist technologies linked to 100s of crashes nationwide

Over the course of 10 months, nearly 400 car crashes in the United States involved advanced driver-assistance technologies, the federal government's top auto-safety regulator disclosed Wednesday, in its first-ever release of large-scale data about these burgeoning systems.

Neal E. Boudette and Cade Metz, New York Times

The Tesla Effect: Snowmobiles, Boats and Mowers Go Electric

STOWE, Vt. — Snowmobiles are part of the winter soundtrack in this part of Vermont, at their worst shattering the stillness of the forest like motorcycles on skis. But the motorized sleds bouncing along a wooded mountain trail in February were silent except for the whoosh of metal runners on snow.

Jack Ewing, New York Times

WRAL Investigates driverless vehicles: Ready or not, here they come

The future of our driving is just around the corner. There's fast and furious research to create vehicles that will drive us, instead of the other way around. But for now, you can expect to see a gradual increase in driverless vehicles in the Triangle and beyond.

Cullen Browder, WRAL anchor/reporter

WRAL Investigates the future of driverless vehicles in North Carolina

WRAL anchor/reporter Cullen Browder investigates North Carolina law and the technology behind fully autonomous vehicles.

Driverless, autonomous car pulled over in California

A strange traffic stop unfolded recently on the streets of San Francisco.