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To Make Autonomous Vehicles Safe, We Have to Rethink "Autonomous" and "Safe"

Coming generations of AVs won’t be risk-free in all circumstances, but that’s not necessarily a bad thing

Since last month’s pedestrian death at the hands of a self-driving Uber car, many have clamored for stronger safety guidelines for autonomous vehicles (AVs). The simplest form for such guidelines would be strict, across-the-board standards, perhaps demanding that any AV match or surpass humans on a comprehensive driving test. read more »

After Diesel Scandal, VW Turns To New Leadership And Electric Cars

Volkswagen is trying yet again to turn the page after its emissions cheating scandal — leaving diesel behind in favor of electric cars.

The major shift comes as the German automaker — the world's largest in term of cars sold — has a new leader in Herbert Diess.

The company admitted to installing "cheat devices" that covered up how polluting its diesel vehicles were. Michael Horn, who was then the CEO of Volkswagen Group of America, took to a Brooklyn stage in 2015 for what would be the first of many apologies by company leaders.

"Our company was dishonest with the EPA and the California Air Resources Board and with all of you," Horn said. "And in my German words, we have totally screwed up." read more »

Audi recalls 1.2 million cars and SUVs because of fire risk

Audi is recalling about 1.2 million cars and SUVs worldwide because the electric coolant pumps can overheat and possibly cause a fire.

The recall covers the 2013 to 2016 A4, the 2013 to 2017 A5, the 2012 to 2015 A6, and the Q5 SUV from 2013 to 2017. All have 2-liter turbocharged engines. read more »