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Intel Teams Up with Mobileye, Delphi to Create Self-Driving Cars

Nov 30, 2016 08:09 AM EST

With the PC market’s current decline, Intel is looking for other outlets of business. The chipmaker recently established the Automated Driving Group, a new division that will develop technologies for autonomous driving cars.

Baidu and BMW confirmed they are cancelling their autonomous car testing collaboration in China and the US.

Baidu, BMW Call Off Autonomous Car Collaboration

S. Rina |

Nov 20, 2016 05:54 AM EST

Chinese search engine giant Baidu has called off its joint research partnership with German auto manufacturer BMW. The partnership involved testing of autonomous cars in China and the US. Baidu is now said to be looking for new research partners.

Intel Plans to Invest $250 Million Towards Development of Self-Driving Cars

Phenny Lynn Palec |

Nov 18, 2016 02:18 AM EST

During his keynote speech at the LA Auto Show on Tuesday, Intel chief executive officer Brian Krzanich said that the chip manufacturer will invest $250 million within the next two years towards the development of autonomous cars. It is a major investment for Intel, and it clearly shows how committed the company is towards the future of self-driving cars.

Inside of the 'The Boss' a driver-less automobile is seen at the 2008 International Consumer Electronics Show at the Las Vegas Convention Center January 9, 2008 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

China Issues Roadmap to Speed Up Development of Autonomous Cars

Charissa Echavez |

Oct 27, 2016 03:52 AM EDT

China has issued a long-term roadmap through 2030 that could pave way to commercializing highly or fully autonomous driving vehicles as early as 2021, Reuters reported citing an official on Wednesday.

A Chinese man walks past the office building of Shanghai Automotive Industry Corp. (SAIC) on April 12, 2005 in Shanghai, China.

Savari, SAIC Motor Team Up to Bring V2X Sensor Technology to China

Charissa Echavez |

Oct 26, 2016 07:29 AM EDT

US sensor maker Savari Inc announced on Tuesday that it has inked a deal with Chinese car maker SAIC Motor Corp. Ltd. to manufacture and distribute Savari's V2X communications solutions in China and other markets in Southeast Asia.

Amazon Announced Impressive Result for the First Quarter of 2016

Tesla Wants All of its Cars to be Fully Autonomous

Phenny Lynn Palec |

Oct 20, 2016 08:58 AM EDT

Tesla recently announced that all of the company's upcoming cars will be installed with a hardware that will allow them to have "full self-driving capabilities."

Baidu plans to bring its first autonomous car to the market by 2018 and start mass production by 2020.

Baidu Plans to Lead the Autonomous Driving Market by 2018

Ellie Froilan |

Sep 29, 2016 07:20 AM EDT

Baidu is planning to take the lead on artificial intelligence for autonomous driving in China by bringing its first autonomous car to the market by 2018, while its mass production is expected to commence by 2020.

China's LeEco raised $1.08 billion to develop its electric sports car LeSee.

China's LeEco Raises Over $1B for Electric Sports Car Project

Charissa Echavez |

Sep 21, 2016 11:19 AM EDT

China's web video firm LeEco has raised a staggering $1.08 billion from Chinese investors to develop its LeSee electric sports car.

Transportation Sec'y Foxx Discusses Future Transportation Trends With Google CEO

China Prohibits Autonomous Car Testing on Highways

Charissa Echavez |

Jul 20, 2016 08:38 AM EDT

China has pressed a break on carmakers testing autonomous cars on the country's highway until the legislation is implemented.

Baidu Plans to Commercialize Driverless Cars by 2021

Baidu's Self-Driving Cars to be Introduced in China by 2021

Rina S. |

Jun 04, 2016 03:33 AM EDT

Chinese search engine behemoth Baidu is looking to diversify its portfolio. The company announced on Friday that it is looking to start mass producing self-driving cars in five years' time period.

Baidu Chooses Inspur's Platform to Support Driverless Vehicles

Sami Ghanmi |

May 22, 2016 12:39 PM EDT

Chinese information technology company Inspur has announced that search engine giant Baidu plans to use the "NF5568M4 server" to support its autonomous vehicle technology.

Baidu is in Full Gear: Company Plans to Test Driverless Vehicles in the City of Wuhu

Sami Ghanmi |

May 19, 2016 04:27 PM EDT

Chinese search engine giant Baidu Inc. recently unveiled plans to launch a trial area for autonomous vehicles in the city of Wuhu located in the southeastern province of Anhui, China.

Otto was founded by former Google employees Lior Ron, Anthony Levandowski, Claire Delaunay and Don Burnette.

Otto Wants to Develop Driverless Trucks

Phenny Lynn Palec |

May 17, 2016 05:54 PM EDT

Self-driving cars are without a doubt the future of the car industry, with tech giants like Uber, Google, and Apple headlining the development of the platform. Now, startup company Otto is also focusing on autonomous cars, with the aim of shaping the future of self-driving trucks.

BMW Plans to Roll out Fully Autonomous Cars by 2021

Phenny Lynn Palec |

May 14, 2016 04:10 PM EDT

BMW chief executive officer Harald Krueger has revealed that the company is planning to release its first fully driver-less car by 2021. Krueger shared his visions about the future of driverless cars during BMW's annual shareholder meeting in Munich.

A prototype self-driving car by Google is shown in this publicity photo released to Reuters June 27, 2014.

Regulators Ease up on Self-Driving Cars

Phenny Lynn Palec |

Dec 18, 2015 11:50 PM EST

It has been a promising year for the autonomous car market. While no self-driving car has yet to hit the road, advances in technology and the continued easing up of regulations have pushed the boundaries in favor of automakers and tech companies.

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