Author: Pete Bigelow

Waymo is partnering with global supplier Magna to integrate self-driving systems on vehicles produced by Fiat Chrysler Automobiles and Jaguar.

Lyft and Magna formed a partnership last year to develop autonomous vehicles, but the two companies are not putting any dates on when their co-developed self-driving systems will be ready for the road.

Karma Automotive and Italian design and engineering firm Pininfarina said Thursday they’ll join forces to accelerate product development.

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Self-driving vehicle developer Zoox has hired Aicha Evans, a former senior vice president and chief strategy officer at Intel, as its new CEO.

CES, The technology-themed trade show in Las Vegas last week, showcased new technology ranging from a flying taxi to an autonomous truck.

Intel and its Mobileye subsidiary have devoted considerable resources to developing technologies to support fully self-driving vehicles. But they’re no longer waiting for an autonomous era to arrive before deploying them.

Despite the fanfare generated by autonomous technology at CES in recent years, consumers beyond the annual Las Vegas tech showcase remain cool on the prospect of riding in a self-driving vehicle.

A little-known Virginia company called Torc will partner with Transdev on autonomous shuttles. The partnership will focus on providing shuttle service in areas that can complement existing public transportation.