The DOT Says Federal Oversight of Autonomous Cars Is a Must

AUTOWEEK

US Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg made a virtual address to CES yesterday, playing up the role of government in making cars—and planes, trains, and even drones—safe for Americans. Buttigieg singled out autonomous cars in particular as needing government guidelines for safety. He even mentioned Tesla, which has had its share of autonomous-mode crashes, by name. read more »

GM recognizes California's authority to set vehicle emissions rules

REUTERS

General Motors Co (GM.N) on Sunday said it had agreed to recognize California’s authority to set vehicle emission standards under the Clean Air Act. read more »