Tesla promises paid robotaxis next year, but significant hurdles remain
Elon Musk said the electric vehicle maker will roll out driverless ride-hailing services to the public in California and Texas next year.
Thu Oct 24 2024
INSIGHT - Tesla gambles on ‘black box’ AI tech for robotaxis
The automaker is widely expected to showcase a prototype called the "Cybercab" rather than a road-ready driverless taxi.
Fri Oct 11 2024
Drivers more likely to be distracted while using partial automation tech, study shows
Major automakers are racing to deploy tech that partially automates driving tasks to enhance safety, ease, and revenue.
Sun Sep 22 2024
Robotaxi company Cruise withdraws all cars from San Francisco streets
The move was to regain trust while investigations are being carried out, after a Cruise driverless car dragged a woman several metres.
Wed Nov 15 2023
We were told we'd be riding in self-driving cars by now. What happened to the promised revolution?
Proponents woefully underestimated the technological challenges and as it turns out, developing a truly driverless vehicle is hard.
Thu Mar 23 2023
In Texas, driverless trucks are set to take over roads
The futuristic idea may seem surreal but Texas has become the epicentre of a rapidly developing self-driving vehicle industry.
Sun Jan 23 2022
Dangerously trending: Driverless Tesla videos on social media
It was a boozy joyride captured for TikTok with a soundtrack provided by Justin Bieber and with a Tesla serving as the "Designated Driver".
Mon May 31 2021
Two dead in Tesla crash in Texas that was believed to be driverless
Two men died after a Tesla vehicle, which was believed to be operating without anyone in the driver's seat, crashed into a tree.
Mon Apr 19 2021
Singapore launches new self-driving bus trial
Singapore has moved a step closer to a driverless public transport network with the launch of a new trial of self-driving buses.
Fri Jan 29 2021
Signalling problem causes delays in Kelana Jaya LRT service
The service disruption which started at 6.30am involved the Taman Paramount and Taman Jaya stations.
Mon Apr 24 2017
Driverless future? Not so fast, say Americans
Americans prefer the option to drive, even in a world where cars can drive themselves.
Sun Oct 02 2016
Barack Obama hails self-driving cars' huge potential
President Barack Obama gave an enthusiastic endorsement to self-driving vehicles that, when safe, could prove "transformative".
Tue Sep 20 2016
Uber launches groundbreaking driverless car service
Uber launched a groundbreaking driverless car service Wednesday, jumping ahead of Detroit auto giants and Silicon Valley rivals with technology that could revolutionize transportation.
Wed Sep 14 2016
For some safety experts, Uber's self-driving taxi test isn't something to hail
Uber's decision to bring self-driving taxis to the streets of Pittsburgh on Wednesday is raising alarms among a swath of safety experts.
Mon Sep 12 2016
Inside the story of how Uber launched its self-driving cars in Pittsburgh
Last month, Uber made a surprise announcement: The company would let Uber customers hail self-driving cars on the streets of Pittsburgh.
Mon Sep 05 2016
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains
Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award
Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM
The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays
KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024
Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity
The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024
NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections
The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.
Fri Nov 22 2024