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
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
With Drive Pilot, Mercedes accelerates on self-driving vehicles
This is the world's first commercialised Level 3 system, a further step towards automation on vehicles.
Wed May 11 2022
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
Germany adopts self-driving vehicles law
Germany cleared the way for its giant automotive industry to develop and test self-driving cars, when the upper house of its parliament approved a law setting out the conditions under.
Fri May 12 2017
Switching gears, Canada's BlackBerry to open autonomous vehicle hub
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will attend the launch by the Waterloo, Ontario-based smartphone pioneer, the prime minister's office said on Sunday.
Mon Dec 19 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
Porsche CEO has no plans to go down self-driving route
Porsche does not plan to join luxury carmakers who are trying to develop self-driving vehicles, its chief executive told a German newspaper.
Mon Feb 01 2016
Self-driving cars vulnerable to cyberattack, experts warn
Hackers pose a real danger to self-driving vehicles, US experts are warning, and carmakers and insurers are starting to factor in the risk.
Tue Jun 02 2015
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