![Crowd sets Waymo self-driving vehicle ablaze in San Francisco Crowd sets Waymo self-driving vehicle ablaze in San Francisco](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-02/81707702847_robotaxi.jpg)
Crowd sets Waymo self-driving vehicle ablaze in San Francisco
Waymo said someone threw a firework inside, which set the vehicle on fire. According to Waymo said someone threw a firework inside the self-driving car, which set the vehicle on fire.
Mon Feb 12 2024
![Ford's dozing engineers side with Google in full autonomy push Ford's dozing engineers side with Google in full autonomy push](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-02/81487399369_FordMotor.jpg)
Ford's dozing engineers side with Google in full autonomy push
Company researchers have tried to roust the engineers with bells, buzzers, warning lights, vibrating seats and shaking steering wheels.
Sat Feb 18 2017
![Grab expands self-driving car trial in Singapore Grab expands self-driving car trial in Singapore](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-09/81474630211_nuTonomy.jpg)
Grab expands self-driving car trial in Singapore
The revolutionary technology will be used to ferry passengers as well as a safety driver and an engineer around One North, a research campus with limited traffic.
Fri Sep 23 2016
![Apple tapping brakes on self-driving cars: report Apple tapping brakes on self-driving cars: report](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-06/71466573482_Apple.jpg)
Apple tapping brakes on self-driving cars: report
Apple is tapping the brakes on its self-driving car project as it maps a new route, The New York Times reported Friday.
Sat Sep 10 2016
![Google hires Airbnb exec to commercialize self-driving cars Google hires Airbnb exec to commercialize self-driving cars](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-08/81472226585_VivaTechnology.jpg)
Google hires Airbnb exec to commercialize self-driving cars
Alphabet Inc's Google self-driving car project took a step closer to market with the hire of a top executive from Airbnb, the online vacation home rental marketplace.
Fri Aug 26 2016
![Ford plans self-driving car for ride share fleets in 2021 Ford plans self-driving car for ride share fleets in 2021](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-08/71471422353_Ford.jpg)
Ford plans self-driving car for ride share fleets in 2021
Ford Motor Co plans to offer a fully automated driverless vehicle for commercial ride-sharing in 2021.
Wed Aug 17 2016
![Google shows off its self-driving car prototype Google shows off its self-driving car prototype](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-09/41443607012_GoogleCar.jpg)
Google shows off its self-driving car prototype
Google shows off its self-driving car prototype
Wed Sep 30 2015
![Google does not intend to become a carmaker - executive Google does not intend to become a carmaker - executive](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-09/41442219850_JohnKrafcik.jpg)
Google does not intend to become a carmaker - executive
Although the tech giant is working on cars in partnership with the auto industry, it doesn't intend to become a vehicle manufacturer.
Wed Sep 16 2015
![Google hires Truecar's Krafcik to head its driverless car unit Google hires Truecar's Krafcik to head its driverless car unit](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-09/41442219850_JohnKrafcik.jpg)
Google hires Truecar's Krafcik to head its driverless car unit
Google Inc said it named auto industry veteran John Krafcik as chief executive of its self-driving car project from late September.
Mon Sep 14 2015
![Self-driving cars, smart street furniture: 76 Designs of the Year nominated Self-driving cars, smart street furniture: 76 Designs of the Year nominated](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-02/71424521353_120x90.jpg)
Self-driving cars, smart street furniture: 76 Designs of the Year nominated
Paris's Foundation Louis Vuitton, the iPad app Monument Valley and Google's self-driving car are among the 76 projects chosen for the shortlist of the Design of the Year awards.
Sat Feb 21 2015
![Google says driving forward on autonomous car Google says driving forward on autonomous car](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2013-04/41364802079_295x200.jpg)
Google says driving forward on autonomous car
Google said Monday it has made progress on its self-driving car and was "more optimistic" about its goal of developing a vehicle that can operate "without human intervention."
Mon Apr 28 2014
![1MDB: Azam Baki instructed me to continue probe until solid evidence was obtained - witness 1MDB: Azam Baki instructed me to continue probe until solid evidence was obtained - witness](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2019-05/81557207470_ONEMDB.jpg)
1MDB: Azam Baki instructed me to continue probe until solid evidence was obtained - witness
MACC officer says Tan Sri Azam Baki said the information gathered during 2015 Saudi trip was insufficient and needed solid evidence.
Thu Feb 13 2025
![Thailand receives 260 victims of human trafficking from Myanmar, army says Thailand receives 260 victims of human trafficking from Myanmar, army says](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/51739446694_tbMyanmarscamcent.jpg)
Thailand receives 260 victims of human trafficking from Myanmar, army says
The massive repatriation comes amid a mounting crackdown on scam centres operating along a porous border.
Thu Feb 13 2025
![All of Donald Trump's tariffs and threatened trade actions All of Donald Trump's tariffs and threatened trade actions](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/51738727270_tbDonaldTrump.jpg)
All of Donald Trump's tariffs and threatened trade actions
Here is a roundup of Trump's trade-related steps and threats.
Thu Feb 13 2025
![Jasin house fire: Man recalls last screams of wife, four children Jasin house fire: Man recalls last screams of wife, four children](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/81739445127_tbkeluargarentung.jpg)
Jasin house fire: Man recalls last screams of wife, four children
The man survived but his wife and four children tragically lost their lives in the incident.
Thu Feb 13 2025
![Egypt's President Sisi to stay away from White House if Gaza displacement on agenda Egypt's President Sisi to stay away from White House if Gaza displacement on agenda](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/71739443112_tbEgyptianPresident.jpg)
Egypt's President Sisi to stay away from White House if Gaza displacement on agenda
Egypt's President and Jordan's King urge that Gaza should be rebuilt without displacing Palestinians, the Egyptian presidency said.
Thu Feb 13 2025
![R. Kelly's sex trafficking conviction upheld R. Kelly's sex trafficking conviction upheld](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2019-02/61550964340_RKellyJudgeSets.jpg)
R. Kelly's sex trafficking conviction upheld
Federal appeals court conclude that the singer exploited his fame for over a quarter century to sexually abuse girls and young women.
Thu Feb 13 2025
![Trump’s tariff war pushes Malaysia to accelerate reforms - Rafizi Trump’s tariff war pushes Malaysia to accelerate reforms - Rafizi](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/61739435582_tbRafiziRamli.jpg)
Trump’s tariff war pushes Malaysia to accelerate reforms - Rafizi
Malaysia is no exception, especially as we are a major trading nation and the US is one of our largest trading partners, says Rafizi.
Thu Feb 13 2025
![Hamas says it will continue implementing Gaza deal, including hostage exchange Hamas says it will continue implementing Gaza deal, including hostage exchange](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/71739442111_Demonstration.jpg)
Hamas says it will continue implementing Gaza deal, including hostage exchange
Hamas says it will continue the hostage exchange as scheduled.
Thu Feb 13 2025
![Several injured after car drives into crowd of people in Munich Several injured after car drives into crowd of people in Munich](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-11/51636234879_Germany.jpg)
Several injured after car drives into crowd of people in Munich
The incident appears to have affected people participating in a demonstration linked to a strike organised by the Verdi union.
Thu Feb 13 2025
![Suspected gas blast at Taiwan mall kills four, injures 26 Suspected gas blast at Taiwan mall kills four, injures 26](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/81739435910_GasexplosioninTa.jpg)
Suspected gas blast at Taiwan mall kills four, injures 26
The blast occurred on the 12th floor of the building where construction was taking place, with damage starting from the 9th floor.
Thu Feb 13 2025