The Autonomous Report: Volvo has a kangaroo problem; Bosch reports increased demand for sensor systems
By Jeff Sanford Toronto, Ontario — July 9, 2017 — In this week’s Autonomous Report, we look into the spread of “cartapping” by police, Volvo’s kangaroo problem, Bill Ford’s thoughts on autonomous vehicles (AVs) and much, much more! – Auto component maker Bosch reports that the company has experienced, “… a surge in demand for […]
The Autonomous Report: Survey says majority believe AVs will outnumber normal cars
By Jeff Sanford Toronto, Ontario — June 11, 2017 — In this week’s Autonomous Report, we look at Alberta’s reaction to autonomous vehicles (AVs), BlackBerry’s latest product, Nissan’s emergency braking tech and much, much more! – Waterloo, Ontario-based tech company OpenText recently conducted a survey of 2,000 Canadians on their feelings and attitudes toward AI […]
The Autonomous Report: Jim Hackett to lead Ford into the self-driving era
By Jeff Sanford Toronto, Ontario — June 5, 2017 — In this week’s Autonomous Report, we look at what Jim Hackett’s ascension to CEO and President of Ford means for the company’s autonomous vehicle (AV) efforts, Intel’s latest study on the coming “Passenger Economy,” why electric cars may not be the “greenest” option and […]
Report: KPMG predicts sharp dive in OEM collision parts sales
Detroit, Michigan — May 21, 2017 — OEMs may see a substantial reduction in their collision parts revenues as a result of fully self-driving cars, according to a new report from the KPMG US Manufacturing Institute Automotive Center. The report indicates that OEM parts sales may fall by as much as 48 percent. The KPMG […]
The Autonomous Report: Busting self-driving myths; Volvo’s autonomous garbage truck
By Jeff Sanford Toronto, Ontario — May 21, 2017 — In this week’s Autonomous Report, robotics expert Hod Lipson busts some of the myths surrounding autonomous vehicles (AVs), we learn about Volvo’s new project to build an autonomous garbage truck, how even a limited number of AVs could decrease traffic congestion and much, much more! […]
Guild 21: Autonomous vehicles and the future of bodyshops
By Jeff Sanford Toronto, Ontario — May 16, 2017 — Organizers promised the latest Guild 21 conference call would be provocative. Listeners were not disappointed. The special guest presenter, Hod Lipson, answered the one question on everyone’s mind: “When will autonomous vehicles (AVs) really arrive?” His short answer: “Ten years from now.” At that point […]
The Autonomous Report: Toronto attracts investment; Detroit attracts high-tech talent
By Jeff Sanford Toronto, Ontario — May 14, 2017 — In this week’s Autonomous Report, we look into the latest autonomous vehicle (AV) investment to hit Toronto, the beginnings of Detroit’s high-tech rebound, how one writer predicts a future of automated onsite repairs and much, much more! – The biggest news in the Canadian autonomous […]
Robotics expert Hod Lipson to guest on next Guild 21 call
By CRM Staff Newport Beach, California — May 9, 2017 — The next Guild 21 Conference Call has a topic that’s sure to be provocative, as the special guest presenter seeks to answer the question “Autonomous Vehicles: Will We Need Bodyshops?” The special guest for the call is Hod Lipson, Professor of Engineering and Data […]
Uber launching self-driving research centre in Toronto
Toronto, Ontario — May 8, 2017 — Uber has announced that Toronto will be home to its first Advanced Technologies Group branch outside the US. Raquel Urtasun will head up Uber’s efforts in Toronto. Urtasun is an associate professor at the University of Toronto. According to a statement from Uber, she is one of the […]
The Autonomous Report: Tesla to open shops; AV impacts on urban planning
By Jeff Sanford Toronto, Ontario — May 7, 2017 — In this week’s Autonomous Report we look into statements that Tesla will open corporate bodyshops, how cities might supplement existing transit with fleets of autonomous vehicles (AVs), the coming impact on urban planning and much, much more! – Tesla is probably most well-known to the […]
