Self-driving vehicles

Tesla’s supervised self-driving system often misreads speed limits, Belgian safety group finds

Tesla’s FSD driver-assistance feature can perform most driving tasks but requires drivers to pay strict attention.

Singapore-UAE team wins autonomous car race in Italy on third attempt

Team Kinetiz with their autonomous race car after placing first in the Abu Dhabi Autonomous Racing League’s race at Italy’s Imola Circuit on Sept 5.

Waymo to start offering driverless ride-share car services in Singapore in 2028

Waymo’s initial fleet will be made up of Jaguar I-PACE sports utility vehicles.

No hands on steering wheel, but fully alert: Safety operators key to success of self-driving vehicles

Sherman Seng (left), a safety operator of autonomous vehicles for Zig Driverless and fleet manager William Tan.

Automation is coming for the gig economy

This bodes poorly when gig platforms have indeed become a safety net for people who have fallen out of – or struggled to access – the formal labour market.

Tesla begins offering rides in a car without a steering wheel

Tesla said in addition to two passengers, the Cybercab would have room for “luggage, golf clubs, scooters and more”.

When self-driving vehicles become the norm, what will professional drivers do?

Free trials of autonomous vehicles are under way in Punggol. Familiarity with the new technology will breed trust, says the writer.

Singapore won’t leave workers to fend for themselves when embracing new tech

Singapore will not hold back on new technologies just because they are disruptive. At the same time, the country will not leave affected workers to fend for themselves.

Tesla teases imminent launch of Cybercab ‘robotaxi’

The gold-coloured vehicle can carry two passengers and marks the first Tesla car with no steering wheel or pedals.

Amazon’s Zoox wins first US approval for paid robotaxis without human controls

Zoox’s electric carriage-style vehicle has two rows of inward-facing seats and a top speed of 120kmh.

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