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- 1Comma faces investigation after two fatal crashesโComma's hands-off driving tech under investigation after 2 fatal crashes
US authorities have opened an investigation into Comma.ai's hands-off driving system following two fatal crashes involving vehicles using the technology. The probe will examine how the aftermarket driver-assistance device performs and whether its safeguards are adequate. The news is drawing wide attention, with debate over how much oversight open-source automotive software should face and what it means for the broader self-driving industry.
- 2Range Rover Sport Electric Debuts With More for LessโThe Range Rover Sport Electric Arrives With More for Less
Land Rover has unveiled the electric version of the Range Rover Sport, which WIRED says offers 'more for less'. The new model brings the brand's performance SUV into the electric era, and coverage is focusing on what buyers get for the price compared with existing versions. Details on specifications, range and pricing are driving interest among automotive watchers.
- 3Henry Payne tests the Ford Mustang Dark Horse SCโPushing the envelope in the Ford Mustang Dark Horse SC | Payne
The Detroit News has published a review by auto writer Henry Payne of the Ford Mustang Dark Horse SC, in which he pushes the performance coupe to its limits. The piece joins ongoing coverage of Ford's track-focused Mustang variant as enthusiasts weigh its supercharged power against rivals.
- 4Boston Dynamics robot dogs dance for Detroit auto congressโFour dancing robot dogs from Boston Dynamics greet attendees of the Automotive News Congress in downtown Detroit.
Four Boston Dynamics Spot robot dogs performed choreographed dance routines for attendees at the Automotive News Congress in downtown Detroit. The demonstration showcased advances in quadruped robotics to an audience of automotive industry leaders, drawing attention as carmakers weigh automation and robotics for factories and beyond.
- 5Boston Dynamics robot dogs dance at Automotive News CongressโAutomotive News Congress showcases Boston Dynamics' dancing robot dogs
Boston Dynamics' Spot robot dogs performed a choreographed dance routine at the Automotive News Congress, drawing attention from attendees and media. The demonstration highlighted the robotics company's quadruped machines, known for their agility and entertainment value, and underscored growing interest in robotics within the automotive industry.
- 6CarIX.AI raises seed funding for Gulf car-buying AI platformโCarIX.AI raises seed round for Gulf car-buying AI platform
CarIX.AI has raised a seed funding round to develop its artificial intelligence platform for car buying in the Gulf region. The startup is positioning itself in the growing market for AI-driven automotive retail tools in the Middle East, though details of the investors and funding amount were not disclosed.
- 7Study maps how connected cars share your dataโThis study looks at how and with whom connected # cars share your data In news that should surprise very few, connected
A new study examines how connected cars collect and share driver data, and with which third parties. The findings confirm what privacy advocates have long argued: modern vehicles function as data-gathering machines, transmitting information about drivers to a range of companies. Researchers say the study offers a clearer picture than before of exactly what data cars give away and who receives it, renewing calls for stricter rules on automotive data collection.