If you’ve been dying to order a robotaxi in New York City, your wish might be granted soon. The city announced that it’s ready to embrace the future of taxis, but self-driving taxi fleets will have to adhere to a strict set of rules. A key prerequisite for New York robotaxis is that a human … Read more
A cruise ship that lost power during a storm off the coast of Norway and nearly ran aground in 2019 avoided becoming “one of the worst disasters at sea in modern times,” according to a new report looking into the blackout. The Viking Sky was carrying 1,374 passengers when it lost power and became stranded … Read more
Photo: Justin Sullivan (Getty Images) Tomorrow is the perpetual expected delivery date of the first self-driving car, but the fledging systems are far from showroom-ready. However, it’s not clear that the general public would want to ride in or even share the road with a fully autonomous car. A recent survey conducted by the American … Read more
Californians have had enough of self-driving cars running roughshod over two of their largest cities, and now their legislature is doing something about it. California Senate Bill 915 could allow cities to have a say in what happens on their own streets. Pretty novel idea, huh? People Are Relying on ADAS to Do Things it … Read more
Bahamas and Jamaica travel warnings State Department issues travel warnings for the Bahamas and Jamaica 02:18 A 27-year-old Florida woman traveling to the Bahamas on a cruise ship was found dead in her cabin, police said. The Royal Bahamas Police Force said it was investigating the unidentified woman’s death and that an autopsy will be … Read more
A proposed bill in California would require autonomous taxi companies to report extensive data on collisions and safety maneuvers or else face steep daily fines, continuing tough scrutiny on the companies. The vehicles are frequently seen blocking traffic and unable to navigate emergency vehicles in San Francisco, raising safety concerns among Bay Area residents and politicians. The … Read more
Good morning! It’s Monday, March 4, 2024, and this is The Morning Shift, your daily roundup of the top automotive headlines from around the world, in one place. Here are the important stories you need to know. Tesla’s Cybertruck Has Finally Arrived 1st Gear: The Team That Said Musk Was Paid Too Much Now Wants … Read more
Louis Vuitton will stage its cruise 2025 show in Barcelona on May 23, kicking off a wide-ranging collaboration with the Spanish city. The destination runway event, showcasing the latest collection by Nicolas Ghesquière, artistic director of women’s collections at Vuitton since 2013, will be held in tandem with an exhibition, cultural activations and educational programs. … Read more
It won’t exactly be surprising to find out that a passenger aboard Royal Caribbean’s nine-month-long world cruise died earlier this week. The news first spread as a rumor on social media – especially TikTok where the cruise has been blogged about by a number of content creators – but now, Royal Caribbean has confirmed the … Read more
A crowd of people vandalized a Waymo self-driving car on the streets of San Francisco’s Chinatown on Saturday evening, with one man lighting it on fire, the city’s Fire Department said. Video of the incident shows a man stop the passenger-less car in the street and bash it with a skateboard. Soon, a crowd forms … Read more
