IIHS Issues Guidelines for Level 2 Autonomy

Better monitoring and alerts needed to keep drivers engaged

Bollinger Goes Commercial with Electric Chassis

Flexible architecture can support various body styles and applications with up to a 5,000-lb payload

INDYCAR Adds Polycarbonate “AEROSCREEN” to Vehicles

Serious safety added to the open-wheeled racers

Toyota, Partners Ready Real-Time HD Map Updates

Proof-of-concepts demonstrate faster, less expensive mapping techniques

Honda, Autodesk Develop Lightweight Crankshaft

Generative design tools help cut weight by 50% in prototype unit

Audi Revs Up E-Tron with Third Motor

Sport variants get more power and improved handling

The Word: “Disrupt”

Sure, there are some exaggerated claims about things. But this might be a bit too, well. . . .

The Cost of Stealing Google's Autonomous Tech: $179 Million

Pioneering engineer files for bankruptcy and still faces criminal charges

Hengst Develops Reusable Oil Filter Module

Spin-on plastic unit promises to reduce combined steel and oil waste by 642,000 tons per year 

Gumpert Readies Methanol Fuel Cell-Powered Supercar

The $455,000 Nathalie has a 500-mile range and can rocket from zero to 62 mph in 2.5 seconds