Autonomous Vehicle News

Explore news on autonomous vehicles and their impact on the collision industry, including repair considerations, liability issues, and technological challenges.

Teamsters Demand Human Operators for Heavy AVs in Nevada

A bill currently being considered by the Nevada State Senate aims to address safety and employment concerns posed by the advancement of autonomous tech in the trucking industry.

Autobody News Staff

Drivers Still Wary of Self-Driving Cars, Supportive of ADAS Features

A new study by AAA shows drivers would rather see automakers improving ADAS than developing self-driving vehicles.

Autobody News Staff

Automechanika Features Global Vehicle Tech Innovations Headed for U.S. Market

New ADAS calibration equipment, a vehicle damage scanner and a robot that can paint a car were among the advancements exhibited.

Stacey Phillips Ronak

GM Lays Off Half of Remaining Cruise Workforce Amid Shift in Strategy

The layoffs come two months after GM announced it will focus on developing Cruise's autonomous tech for personal cars, rather than robotaxis.

Autobody News Staff

Waymo to Expand Self-Driving Testing to Several Cities in 2025

Autonomous ride-hailing services will be tested in San Diego, Las Vegas and other cities that will be announced later.

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CES 2025 Provides Look at Future Trends in Automotive Technology

Smart transportation, EVs, AI and software-defined and autonomous vehicle technology were on display at CES 2025.

Stacey Phillips Ronak

Waymo Robotaxi Glitch Drives Passenger in Dizzying Loop

The robotaxi remained stuck in its loop in a parking lot until Waymo’s team remotely regained control of it.

Autobody News Staff

NHTSA Investigates Tesla's ‘Actually Smart Summon’ Crashes

The federal safety agency has received complaints about crashes linked to the feature, which allows Teslas to autonomously navigate parking lots at low speeds.

Autobody News Staff