microsoft Microsoft Faces $800 Million Loss Following GM Cruise Robotaxi Shutdown Microsoft takes a massive $800 million impairment charge after General Motors abruptly ends its Cruise robotaxi program. The financial hit drops the tech giant's quarterly earnings per share by approximately nine cents.
sony Sony Honda Mobility Reveals Afeela Electric SUV Concept at CES 2023 Sony and Honda officially debut their collaborative electric SUV, formerly known as the Vision-S 02, under the new brand name Afeela. The vehicle features 45 total cameras and aims to begin deliveries in spring 2026.
sony Sony Honda Mobility Unveils AFEELA Prototype Equipped With 45 Sensors Sony Honda Mobility introduces its new AFEELA brand at CES 2023, showcasing a prototype vehicle packed with advanced safety sensors and Qualcomm Snapdragon chips. The company plans to begin North American pre-orders in 2025 and start deliveries by spring 2026.
tesla Automated Driving Systems Linked to Nearly 400 US Crashes in 11 Months U.S. safety regulators reveal that automakers report nearly 400 crashes involving partially automated driver-assist systems over an 11-month period. Tesla accounts for the vast majority of these incidents, though officials warn against direct comparisons between manufacturers.
tesla Regulators Report Nearly 400 Crashes Involving Partially Automated Driving Systems U.S. safety regulators reveal that automakers report nearly 400 crashes over 11 months involving partially automated driver-assist technology. Tesla accounts for the vast majority of these incidents, though officials warn against direct comparisons between manufacturers.
cruise Cruise Secures First California Permit for Driverless Passenger Rides GM-backed Cruise earns the initial California permit to transport passengers in fully driverless vehicles, though it cannot yet charge for the service.
honda Honda Legend Becomes First Car to Earn Level 3 Autonomous Driving Approval Honda achieves a major automotive milestone as the Legend sedan becomes the first vehicle to receive official government approval for Level 3 self-driving technology. The new Traffic Jam Pilot system takes full control of the car in congested highway conditions.
honda Honda Releases First Certified Level 3 Autonomous Vehicle for $102,000 Honda unveils a limited lease of 100 Legend sedans equipped with the world's first government-certified Level 3 autonomous driving system. The vehicle operates hands-free in congested highway traffic after undergoing extensive testing and simulation.
honda Honda Secures World's First Legal Approval for Level 3 Autonomous Vehicles Honda makes history by earning the first-ever government approval to sell Level 3 self-driving cars in Japan. The automaker plans to launch the equipped Honda Legend before March to handle congested highway traffic.
honda Honda Leases First Level 3 Autonomous Vehicle to Japanese Drivers Honda releases 100 units of its flagship Legend sedan equipped with a Traffic Jam Pilot system, making it the first approved Level 3 self-driving production car available to consumers.
sensetime SenseTime Opens Self-Driving Facility in Japan SenseTime, the world's highest-valued AI startup, opens a self-driving facility in Japan.
sensetime Valued AI Startup SenseTime Opens Self-Driving Test Center in Japan Chinese artificial intelligence firm SenseTime launches an autonomous driving research and testing facility in Joso, Japan. The move aligns with Japan's goal to deploy driverless vehicles ahead of the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.
honda Japan Grants First Regulatory Approval for Honda Level 3 Self-Driving Tech Japan officially approves Honda's Level 3 autonomous driving system, allowing the vehicle to take full control in heavy expressway traffic. The automaker plans to release this technology in the Honda Legend before the fiscal year ends.